Meet the maritime surveillance chief tackling pirates, smugglers and Red Sea ship attacks from sleepy Bath April 8, 2024 City A.M. meets Simon Tucker. The eccentric chief executive heading up a pioneering Aim-listed maritime surveillance firm.
Braemar holds firm on full-year guidance after dramatic year March 20, 2024 Braemar's 2023 was marred with controversy after its shares were suspended for fourth months
Hapag Lloyd profit falls 83 per cent as Red Sea turmoil makes global shipping downturn worse March 14, 2024 Hapag-Lloyd profit fell 83 per cent last year amid a global shipping crisis caused by disruption in the Red Sea.
Shoe Zone blames higher costs and Red Sea disruption for ‘slower than expected’ sales March 12, 2024 Shoe Zone has blamed higher costs, the disruption in the Red Sea and "slower than expected" sales at the end of 2023 for its reduced performance in recent months.
London remains UK’s strongest region as capital powers country out of recession March 11, 2024 Despite the decrease, the figures still pointed to a "robust expansion in activity" with London remaining the strongest-performing region in the UK.
Hopes of lower interest rates fuel construction sector optimism amid housebuilding resurgence March 6, 2024 The overall construction PMI rose to 49.7, up from 48.8 in January, its highest level since August 2023 and only marginally below the neutral 50-mark.
Shipping giant Clarkson’s caveats record profit year with Red Sea warning March 4, 2024 Red Sea troubles have led to increasingly significant re-routing of ships, longer voyages and an upside pressure on freight rates.
British business feeling the impact of Red Sea disruption as strikes against the Houthis continue February 26, 2024 Research from the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) showed that 55 per cent of UK exporters have been impacted by disruption of shipping to the Red Sea.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today February 26, 2024 Asian markets were mixed as investors awaited inflation data, while oil prices extended their decline. The week ahead promises a flurry of retail and technology earnings reports, offering insights into sector performance and economic trends.
UK off to strong start in 2024 despite recession while Germany and France stagnate February 24, 2024 Despite falling into a shallow recession in the second half of last year, business activity in the UK seems to have bounced back at the beginning of 2024.