The FTSE 100 closed slightly higher on Thursday following reports that China would soon announce another economic stimulus package after already announcing one earlier this week, pushing up European stocks. London’s blue-chip index rose 16.21 points, or 0.20%, to end the day at 8284.91, with most of its early gainsContinue Reading
Southern Water is drawing up contingency plans to ship water from Norway to mitigate the risk of supply shortages and droughts. The UK utility’s plan aims to import up to 45 million litres of water a day into the areas it covers – Hampshire, Kent, East and West Sussex andContinue Reading
Octopus Energy has said it aims to invest £2 billion in UK clean energy projects between now and 2030. The company said it has just kicked off the investment drive by buying four solar farms which are being built in Bristol, Essex, Yorkshire and Wiltshire this year and next. WhenContinue Reading
Elon Musk has not been invited to the International Investment Summit the UK Government is hosting in October because of his social media posts during last month’s riots. After three children were killed in a stabbing attack in Southport and violence erupted across the UK, X owner Mr Musk postedContinue Reading
Virgin Atlantic is stepping up its efforts to help deaf and hard of hearing travellers, with initiatives including special training for more of its crew. The airline’s team of British sign language (BSL) trained crew has more than doubled since last year, while Virgin announced moves to increase subtitled optionsContinue Reading
Payday loans are a popular short-term financial solution for individuals in need of quick cash to cover emergency expenses. However, not everyone qualifies for a payday loan, and lenders have specific criteria they use to determine eligibility. Understanding the process behind these decisions can help you know what to expectContinue Reading
Scott Yandrasevich, born on February 25, 1964, in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, is an experienced entrepreneur with a strong background in hospitality management. Growing up, Scott Yandrasevich was active in sports and music, excelling in football, baseball, and playing both the cello and drums. These early interests fostered a sense ofContinue Reading
Starting a business in the UK involves several key processes, one of which is recruitment and onboarding. Streamlining recruitment and the onboarding process are essential for ensuring a productive start for your new employees. When you begin planning, prioritize your workforce’s needs from recruitment to development. An effective onboarding processContinue Reading
Meta has unveiled its first pair of augmented reality (AR) glasses, which use holograms to overlay digital content on to the real world around the wearer. Announced during the tech giant’s Meta Connect event, the company said the prototype device called Orion “might be the most challenging consumer electronics deviceContinue Reading
London’s top stock indices faltered on Wednesday with financial firms dragging on the FTSE 100, despite the OECD upgrading its economic growth forecast for the UK. The FTSE 100 dipped 14.06 points, or 0.17%, to close at 8,268.7. Asia-focused financial firms Prudential and Standard Chartered were among the biggest fallers ofContinue Reading
