New UK regulatory office ‘to help new tech reach public faster’

A new regulatory innovation office has been launched by the UK government, which it says will help speed access to new technologies which can improve...

Tue, 08/10/2024 - 05:41


Lower risk of Britain losing power in winter than last - grid operator

Britain is less likely to lose power this winter than last year, according to the public body responsible for keeping the lights on.

The National Electricity...

Tue, 08/10/2024 - 05:41


TOP NEWS: UK retail sales grow at strongest pace in six months

UK retail sales picked up in September as the start of the school year saw a boost for children’s clothing, footwear and accessories while food...

Tue, 08/10/2024 - 05:03


Oil price continues to rise, retailers make plea to chancellor on business rates and TGI Fridays to lose jobs and branches despite rescue deal

“As US investors wait for earnings season to shift into gear it’s impossible not to focus on the rising tensions in the Middle East,” says...

Mon, 07/10/2024 - 17:33


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 closes up amid limp start for US peers

Banks and oil majors kept the FTSE 100 in the green at the London close on Monday, while other stocks slipped, joining peers across the...

Mon, 07/10/2024 - 17:13


Why America has the same shrinking stock market problem as the UK

Its stock market listings are down by almost half since 1996, the number of new floats is down by nearly 90% from 2021’s peak and...

Mon, 07/10/2024 - 16:00


Ferrexpo pellet production declines amid challenges in Ukraine

Ferrexpo PLC on Monday announced a lower production amid rising input costs and lower iron ore prices, amid challenges of operating in Ukraine.

The Baar, Switzerland-headquarterer...

Mon, 07/10/2024 - 14:30


Fadel Partners wins $400,000 contract with apparel industry leader

Fadel Partners Inc on Monday announced it has been awarded a two-year contract valued at $400,000 with an unnamed ‘global leader’ in the apparel industry....

Mon, 07/10/2024 - 14:29


John Lewis Partnership to scrap chief executive role next year

John Lewis Partnership boss Nish Kankiwala is to step back from the role of chief executive following the appointment of new chair, Jason Tarry, at...

Mon, 07/10/2024 - 14:09


September retail footfall hit by flooding across UK, figures suggest

Widespread flooding is likely to have contributed to a fall in shopper visits across all UK retail destinations last month, figures suggest.

Footfall levels dropped by...

Mon, 07/10/2024 - 14:07


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