Gold prices have surged to fresh record highs, breaching $3,900 an ounce for the first time as investors sought refuge from global economic and political uncertainty. The precious metal traded at $3,956.19 per ounce in late deals, extending this year’s gain to almost 50 per cent. The rally has beenContinue Reading
Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s petrochemicals group Ineos has announced plans to cut 60 jobs at its Hull Acetyls plant in East Yorkshire, citing “dirt-cheap, carbon-heavy imports from China” and “sky-high” UK energy costs. The redundancies represent around a fifth of the site’s workforce, and follow the closure earlier this yearContinue Reading
UK investors withdrew a record £3.6 billion from equity funds during the third quarter, marking the worst three-month run for stock market investments since Calastone began compiling data in 2015. The figures highlight growing caution among investors who have been spooked by high valuations and global uncertainty, prompting a decisiveContinue Reading
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Ask Dr. Markus Rechlin what matters most in business and he won’t point to balance sheets or market forecasts. He will tell you about people. One story he often recalls comes from his time at SLM Solutions, when a young assistant revealed untapped potential and reminded him that real leadershipContinue Reading
Choosing the right plastics manufacturing partner is a critical step for SMEs and scale-ups aiming to grow their product lines efficiently and cost-effectively. The wrong supplier can lead to delays, quality issues, and increased costs, while the right partner can accelerate development, ensure consistent quality, and provide valuable technical expertise.Continue Reading
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The world may be reaching a “crucial turning point” in the shift towards clean power,Continue Reading
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Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Sir Keir Starmer’s cabinet is deeply divided over economic policy, with senior ministers fearful further measures to target the rich inContinue Reading
Rachel Reeves is poised to unveil a package of planning reforms and tax increases in her first full Budget on 26 November, as the Chancellor faces the daunting task of closing a £30 billion shortfall in the public finances. The Treasury is said to be exploring a range of measuresContinue Reading
