Energy firms scramble to restore power after Storm Eunice batters Britain February 19, 2022 Energy firms are scrambling to restore power to over 300,000 homes after Storm Eunice swept across the country yesterday, killing at least four people and inflicting severe damage to property.
The sky is the limit: Sustainable aviation does not need to be an oxymoron February 19, 2022 Aviation and sustainability don’t exactly go hand in hand. With aviation responsible for approximately 2.5 per cent of the carbon emissions that are warming the planet, according to the International Energy Agency, clearly something needs to be done. “Businesses and consumers alike agree that flying less is vital today than it has been in the [...]
Two more energy firms bite the dust as market crisis deepens February 18, 2022 Whoop Energy and XCel Power have ceased trading, with Ofgem pledging to protect its customers and designate a new supplier.
Antonio Conte grumbles cast shadow over huge week for Tottenham February 18, 2022 Antonio Conte often cuts an agitated figure on the touchline but the Tottenham Hotspur manager has sounded especially restless ahead of a big week for the club. In interviews that emerged on Wednesday, Conte aired his frustration at the quality and quantity of signings Spurs made in the January transfer window. The Italian also hinted [...]
British Gas owner Centrica pledges to protect £300m customer deposits February 17, 2022 British Gas owner Centrica has said it is committed to protecting its customers' deposits - which currently stand at near £300m.
Power cuts, snow, ice and travel disruption across the UK as Storm Eunice takes over Britain February 17, 2022 The Met Office has issued an amber warning for strong winds covering central Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and northern England above Hull over the evening, with yellow wind warnings in place as far south as Birmingham. The UK faced strong winds and heavy rain last night, causing power cuts and travel disruption with Storm [...]
Ofgem challenged by administrators over suppliers’ billions February 16, 2022 Ofgem is under pressure from a trio of administrators that are challenging its status as a creditor in multiple energy firms.
Liontrust faces shareholder rebellion over plans to hike executive salaries February 15, 2022 London-listed asset manager Liontrust is facing a shareholder rebellion over plans to hike the salaries of its C-Suite executives as Britain faces rampant inflation and a widespread cost-of-living crisis. A significant proportion of Liontrust’s shareholders are expected to vote against the asset manager’s new remuneration policy, at a specially convened general meeting tomorrow, Sky News’ [...]
Used car prices continue to soar despite sky high inflation rates February 15, 2022 Sky high inflation rates have yet to hinder the exponential growth of the used car market, as prices continue to grow for the 93rd consecutive week. According to Auto Trader figures, prices have registered a 29 per cent like-for-like increase on the same period last year, going up to an all time high of £20,340. [...]
Tous à bord: Brits flock to Channel Tunnel for half-term getaway following end of restrictions February 15, 2022 During this half-term, British holidaymakers have flocked to the Channel Tunnel following the end of all travel restrictions for double-jabbed travellers to the UK. Data released today revealed that around 17,000 cars and 50,000 passengers travelled between 11 and 13 February aboard the Eurotunnel’s passenger shuttles. On Friday, Eurotunnel’s Flexiplus tariff recorded its best performance [...]