London’s top stocks dropped further on Tuesday as weaker oil prices and downbeat trading on Wall Street hit equities. A slump in commodity prices dragged mining and oil firms to the bottom of the FTSE, offsetting an improvement in Rolls-Royce’s share price. The FTSE 100 finished 65.38 points, or 0.78%,Continue Reading
Hedge fund tycoon Sir Paul Marshall is poised to buy The Spectator magazine in a deal worth about £100 million. The PA news agency understands that the GB News backer is expected to be announced as the publication’s new owner within days. The deal is likely to conclude a turbulentContinue Reading
Council workers at Scotland’s largest local government union have voted overwhelmingly to reject the latest pay offer from employers amid the threat of bin strikes. Unison members, including bin workers and nursery workers, voted by 86% to reject the latest pay offer from Cosla (the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities),Continue Reading
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has vowed to pursue a £3 billion claim against the estate of Mike Lynch, the founder of British software company Autonomy, following his death onboard the superyacht Bayesian off the coast of Sicily. The tech tycoon and his 18-year-old daughter, Hannah, were among seven victims whenContinue Reading
Raising the windfall tax on the UK’s oil and gas companies could undermine the government’s goal of boosting economic growth, according to industry body Offshore Energies UK (OEUK). The group warns that the planned tax hike could slash investment, resulting in a £13 billion loss to the UK economy fromContinue Reading
The Post Office handled a record £3.7 billion in cash transactions in July, surpassing previous highs set in May, April, and December, as the closure of bank branches continues at an unrelenting pace. Since 2015, over 6,000 bank branches have closed across the UK, averaging about 50 closures per month.Continue Reading
In the fast-paced world of software development, efficiency and collaboration are paramount. DevOps testing tools play a crucial role in bridging development, operations, and quality assurance teams. By enabling automated testing throughout the development cycle, these tools help maintain high-quality software delivery. Automation is a vital aspect of modern DevOpsContinue Reading
The Breeders’ Cup is one of the most thrilling events in the horse racing calendar, drawing fans worldwide. Whether you’re there to watch the magnificent horses, soak in the excitement of the races, or explore the numerous activities, there’s something for everyone. Among the many attractions, betting on the racesContinue Reading
A business network has called for an independent task force to examine the plans for North Sea energy transition and to safeguard about 200,000 jobs. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) made the plea after publishing a report on Monday in which they said there must be a balance thatContinue Reading
A new Bill will allow the Crown Estate to invest more in green energy and help the UK achieve net zero, a Treasury minister has told Parliament. The Crown Estate is a huge collection of assets owned by the British monarchy, which includes vast swathes of urban, coastal and maritimeContinue Reading
