Bussiness
CMA provisionally clears sugar deal
T&L Sugars Limited (TLS) announced their deal to buy Tereos UK & Ireland’s retail sugar business from Tereos SCA (Tereos) in November 2023. The busin
UK construction sector grows at fastest pace in more than…
Growth in the UK construction sector hit its highest level in more than two years last month amid optimism that Labour’s shake-up of planning laws would boost
Big UK banks need to do more to be ready…
The Bank of England has told big UK banks including Barclays and Standard Chartered that they need to improve their preparations for a potential failure as it p
Construction industry ‘roaring ahead’ after rebound in house building
The UK's construction industry appears to be in the early stages of a "strong recovery”, a closely watched survey has suggested.Last month the s
HSBC lures top British diplomat amid geopolitical headwinds
HSBC Holdings has lured one of Britain's top diplomats to fill one of its most senior executive roles as it braces for an intensification of globa
Top UK lenders could be dismantled smoothly in crisis, says…
Being able to resolve or shutter an ailing major bank without destabilising the financial system or calling on taxpayers was a core lesson from the global finan
Thames, Yorkshire and Northumbrian Water face £168m fines over sewage…
Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water face £168m fines by the industry regulator over historic sewage spills.The proposal will now go to public
How short-sighted computers fuelled the stock market crash
If you’re asked to imagine a trading floor during a market meltdown, images of umpteen bankers running amok may spring to min
British defence projects at risk as one of last microchip…
The factory’s closure threatens to reduce the UK’s domestic capabilities and potentially force Leonardo to source the chips
Shop workers ‘fearing for their safety’ after rioters loot stores
Several high street stores have been the victim of lootings and attacks during the wave of violence that has spread across citi
Japan stocks rebound a day after major rout
Japanese shares rebounded in Tuesday morning trade after plunging on Monday in a rout that sent shockwaves through global financial markets.The Nikkei 225 stock
UK Labour Government + Immigration policy = More Quangos. UK…
A month on from Labour winning the UK general election, we now have a hint of what we can expect to see in the fast-paced, politically charged arena of UK immi
