Panmure Liberum: Two City brokers merge into new investment bank led by Rich Ricci – with Bob Diamond providing the financing January 16, 2024 Two of the City's leading brokers have struck a deal to merge today to create the UK's largest investment bank focused on smaller and mid-sized listed firms.
Vue plans debt-for-equity swap after Hollywood strikes delay blockbuster films January 14, 2024 Europe's largest independent cinema operator is prepping to restructure its debt after the Hollywood actor's strike pushed back the release of a number of movies.
Cameron: We’ll strike the Houthis again if attacks continue January 14, 2024 The UK is “prepared to back our words with actions”, David Cameron has said, after military action was taken against the Houthis over their attacks in the Red Sea.
US team heads to Taiwan as island slams China’s ‘fallacious’ election comments January 14, 2024 Taiwan has condemned what it said were “fallacious comments” by China following the self-governing island’s presidential election.
Gleneagles staycation: How to take advantage of this amazing Scottish hotel January 13, 2024 The Long Weekend: Take someone special to Scotland’s famous Gleneagles Hotel for the ultimate bonding trip, says Justine Gosling Where would you like to go?” I asked my beaming but bemused 65 year-old dad as we stood scanning the departures list in Gatwick’s north terminal on a grey November morning. “Somewhere warm?” Was his excited [...]
Ofwat is hiring a £70,000 media chief. The key skill? Crisis communications January 11, 2024 The embattled water regulator is hiring a head of media relations to lead its communications efforts – with the right candidate an expert in ‘crisis communications.’ Ofwat has been criticised by campaigners and politicians alike for the sorry state of the nation’s water infrastructure. The right candidate will have the “ability to rapidly brief on [...]
Mark Kleinman’s City column: Why BAE chief Woodburn could be a slick choice for BP and more January 11, 2024 Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City Editor and is the man who gets the City talking in his weekly City A.M. column. This week he asks who might take the reins at BP, what next at Endeavour Mining, and a new retail platform BP’s board might legitimately be accused of many things in its handling [...]
Rolls-Royce and Boeing-backed rocket maker Reaction Engines looks to cut costs ahead of cash deadline January 10, 2024 Hypersonic rocket-engine developer Reaction Engines is cutting costs as cash dries up and has warned it could run out by June.
Zahawi: ‘An honour’ to chair The Telegraph as rumours swirl of boardroom appointment January 10, 2024 Tory MP Nadhim Zahawi said on Wednesday it would be "an honour" to chair The Telegraph, if the opportunity arose.
The Boys In The Boat review: George Clooney flops again January 10, 2024 The Boys In The Boat aims for the kind of nostalgic sentiment that made films like Field of Dreams and A League of Their Own hits in the 90s