It’s Quiz-mas! How will you score in Deloitte’s big economics quiz of the year? December 20, 2023 The answers and a brief explanation of the factors at work are at the end of this note. Obviously, our readers won't be cheating....
Roman Abramovich: Ex-Chelsea owner loses legal bid against EU over Putin sanctions December 20, 2023 Abramovich had filed a lawsuit at the EU’s general court against the European Union Council, which imposed the punishment on the oligarch.
Petrol prices could jump after Red Sea attacks send oil prices surging December 20, 2023 Longer oil transportation times could affect Christmas motorists
Sellafield cyber attacks ‘no surprise’, union warns secretary of state December 19, 2023 The UK nuclear industry is awaiting plans to build further infrastructure to compliment plants such as Hinkley Point C (pictured).
Domino’s Pizza Eurasia rejects fresh takeover bid from Indian rival which ‘undervalues’ it December 19, 2023 London listed Domino’s Pizza Eurasia has rebuffed a revised takeover offer from Jubilant Food Works on the grounds that the offer “undervalues” the business. DP Eurasia is the master franchisee for Domino’s Pizza in Turkey, Azerbaijan and Georgia, while Jubilant is the master franchisee for the chain in India. Jubilant recently increased its stake in [...]
H&M sales fall back after warm weather dented September shopping December 15, 2023 H&M Group has reported stagnant sales in recent months as the international fashion retailer faces a slowdown in consumer spending and the knock-on impact of closing stores in Russia. Between September and November, net sales fell by 4% in local currencies compared with the same period last year, totalling 62.6 billion Swedish krona (£4.8 billion). [...]
Brits quit clubbing and booze in fresh blow for late night traders December 14, 2023 Brits are drinking and spending less on a night out, a new report has revealed, as conscious clubbers ditch the booze to protect their pockets and health. When partygoers hit the town they spent an average of £73.19 on a night out, 2.1 per cent less than they did a year ago, a study by [...]
Disgraced BP chief Looney misses out on £32m pay package after ‘serious misconduct’ December 13, 2023 Former BP chief executive Bernard Looney will not receive a £32.4m salary and bonuses package after "serious misconduct".
James Bond would wear this Girard-Perregaux x Aston Martin watch December 13, 2023 Roaring from the pits this month is Girard-Perregaux’s latest mechanical marvel, forged wheel-to-wheel with legendary British carmaker Aston Martin.
How Oris became the coolest watch brand in Switzerland December 13, 2023 In the last couple of years, it has increased its threat from double to triple as Oris has started experimenting with technologies never seen before in watchmaking