After the Nvidelity comes the Huangover. Jensen Huang joins long list who confused boardroom and bedroom
Brits overestimate costs of making homes greener July 6, 2023 Brits vastly overestimate both the cost and time to install green upgrades in their homes, according to a new study from Barclays and Ipsos.
Ed Warner: Thompson’s ECB era will always have report in its shadow July 6, 2023 Ed Warner writes about ECB chair Richard Thompson and how his tenure – much like Seb Coe’s – will always have its connotations despite best efforts. Through the cloud of orange powder, I couldn’t check the privilege of the protester hauled off the Lord’s pitch by Jonny Bairstow last week to see whether he is [...]
The Notebook: Victoria Scholar on good news for inflation, the economics of Taylor Swift and the state of crypto July 6, 2023 Where the City’s movers and shakers get a few things off their chest. Today, it’s Victoria Scholar from Interactive Investor Supermarkets sound a positive note on inflation Some good news on inflation at last – Sainsbury’s says food inflation is starting to fall. Its CEO Simon Roberts said the company is “putting all our energy [...]
Thames Water backer USS faces grilling from pensions watchdog July 5, 2023 The UK’s largest pension scheme faces a grilling from the regulator over its investment in troubled utility giant Thames Water.
“The future might belong to India”: In conversation with Ebookers founder Dinesh Dhamija on the UK’s future ties with India July 5, 2023 Chris Jackson speaks to Dinesh Dhamija about the UK's sometimes complicated relationship with India - and where a trade deal might emerge from
Ofwat boss fails to rule out more supplier struggles after Thames Water woes July 5, 2023 Water suppliers will not be allowed to rack up debts and underinvest again following Thames Water’s financial troubles, Ofwat vowed yesterday.
Ofwat boss fails to rule out more supplier woes after Thames Water troubles July 5, 2023 Water suppliers will not be allowed to rack up debts and underinvest again following Thames Water’s financial troubles, the boss of industry watchdog Ofwat vowed yesterday. Chief executive David Black told the House of Lords yesterday that it can now “stop dividends” and “lock cash coming out of companies” if water firms are not in [...]
Teachers need the help of parents to come out of this time of crisis for education July 5, 2023 Teachers are leaving the profession in droves, and those who aren't are currently on strike. The education sector needs the support of parents to exit from this time of crisis, writes Maria Taylor
Sunak REFUSES to put percentage on chances of halving inflation this year July 4, 2023 Rishi Sunak has refused to put a percentage figure on his chances of halving inflation this year. The prime minister appeared at parliament’s Liaison Committee this afternoon where he was quizzed by MPs on subjects from Ukraine and national security to the cost of living. It came almost exactly six months after he made his [...]
Shapps: Labour ‘sponsored by Just Stop Oil’ in light of ‘bonkers’ fossil fuel project ban July 4, 2023 Shapps has reaffirmed his support for domestic fossil fuel projects, as approval for the largest undeveloped oil and gas field looms.