Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has said he will leave “no stone unturned” in trying to find a future for workers at Grangemouth, after ministers from the Scottish and UK governments met its owners. It is understood a report called Project Willow, worth around £1.6 million and funded by both governments,Continue Reading
The FTSE 100 nudged upwards on Friday – driven higher by several utilities, housing and mining stocks. The blue-chip index rose 30 points to end the week on 8,253, a 0.4% uplift. Investors were buoyed this week by stronger-than-expected gross domestic product news in May on Thursday. Early in theContinue Reading
Preparations for the Euro 2024 final are reaching fever pitch with pubs preparing for another welcome economic boost as an extra 10 million pints will be poured on Sunday. Publicans have laboured under tough trading conditions in recent years as they’ve battled closures during the Covid-19 pandemic, inflation and theContinue Reading
Carpetright is set to enter administration, putting the future of its more than 1,800 staff at risk. The carpet and flooring retailer has filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators. It is understood that experts from PwC are set to be appointed as part of the process, who willContinue Reading
Apple’s Vision Pro headset, which blends the real world with digital content in front of the wearer’s eyes, has gone on sale in the UK for the first time. The “spatial computing” device – which is in essence a wearable computer that overlaps apps and other content on top ofContinue Reading
Supermarkets and pubs are preparing for a hectic weekend as fans are set to tune in to the Euro 2024 final. England will play Spain on Sunday following a last-minute 2-1 victory over the Netherlands. The clash is set to take place in Berlin, Germany, with kick of at 8pm.Continue Reading
Asset manager Ashmore Group has said cautious investors have pulled around two billion dollars (£1.6 billion) from its funds. The emerging markets specialist blamed the higher outflows from its funds on “subdued” risk appetite from institutional investors. The London-listed firm said it also saw investment losses of 400 million dollarsContinue Reading
Rachel Reeves is set to announce the establishment of an Economic Advisory Council to spearhead Labour’s primary “national mission” of economic expansion following the party’s recent landslide victory in the general election. The council will be chaired by John Van Reenen, a distinguished innovation expert and former Downing Street policyContinue Reading
Industrial cladding sprayers have revolutionised the application of industrial coatings, providing efficiency, precision, and quality finishes. We will explore the types of industrial cladding sprayers available, how they work, and the key benefits they offer. Industrial Cladding Sprayers are game-changers for various industries, bringing benefits such as time and costContinue Reading
UK investors were in good spirits on Thursday and the pound hit a four-month high, as official data showed the economy was in better-than-expected health. The Office for National Statistics said the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) edged up by 0.4% in May, following no growth in April. Some analystsContinue Reading
