New Environment Secretary Steve Reed will set out reforms aimed at stopping the “unacceptable destruction of our waterways” as he meets all the water companies in England and Wales. Mr Reed will meet with executives at a crunch point for embattled water firms, which are under fire over sewage pollutionContinue Reading
Royal Mail will ditch its own fleet of trains as part of major changes to how it delivers post. The postal service said on Wednesday that its almost 30-year-old freight trains are at the end of their operational lives and that it will not be buying new trains. The firmContinue Reading
Top US and European stock markets moved higher on Wednesday, with London’s FTSE 100 lifted by gains for airlines and miners after a sluggish start to the week. The UK’s blue-chip index gained 53.7 points, or 0.66%, to close at 8,193.51. Endeavor Mining and Fresnillo, and British Airways owner IAGContinue Reading
UK businesses are being invited to take part in a major trial of a four-day working week, as campaigners hope to persuade the new Labour Government to back its ideas for a shift in how people work. The six-month pilot will begin in November and also experiment with different formsContinue Reading
Barratt Developments has said it will build fewer homes next year despite respite from soaring building costs and Labour’s pledge to cut planning red tape. The group said it expects new home completions to drop by up to another 7% in its new financial year, having plunged by nearly aContinue Reading
Sir Keir Starmer is set to present Labour’s investment agenda to global financial leaders at a conference in early October, aiming to attract tens of billions in foreign capital. The summit, scheduled for around 8 October, aligns with Labour’s pledge to host the event within 100 days of taking office.Continue Reading
The Irish government has announced a nearly 7% increase in public spending as part of its pre-election budget. This move comes despite a previously set rule in 2021, which capped public spending growth at 5% annually. The government cites a faster-than-expected population increase as the primary reason for this deviation.Continue Reading
S&P Global has issued a stark warning about the UK’s fiscal outlook, highlighting the nation’s high debt levels as a significant weakness for its sovereign debt status. The ratings agency has indicated that the incoming Labour government will face substantial challenges due to the constrained fiscal environment. According to S&P,Continue Reading
Digitalisation has profoundly transformed numerous industries, and the gambling sector is no exception. It has enabled casinos and betting companies to reach a global audience, offering a diverse range of games and betting options that were previously unimaginable. Online platforms provide users convenience and flexibility, allowing them to gamble fromContinue Reading
The gaming industry in the UK has been a burgeoning market for years, with diverse opportunities ranging from video gaming to iGaming. As we move into 2024, exploring the potential for starting a gaming business in the UK requires understanding various segments of the market, regulatory environments, and technological advancements.Continue Reading
