With Christmas just around the corner, many people are undoubtedly breaking out the old traditions: stockings, gift cards and chocolates. Although many of the gifts will have a greater impact on themselves, some of them will be able to grow…
Now RAY MASSEY Update: 4:50 pm EST, December 13, 2024 The push for electric cars is heading for a ‘Darwin moment’ that could see many manufacturers forced into bankruptcy, the global CEO of Peugeot has warned. Speaking at the Guild…
Now GEOFF HO Update: 4:50 pm EST, December 13, 2024 The tax rate at NatWest has fallen to below 10 per cent as it nears a full return to private sector control. It came after boss Paul Thwaite said recently…
Now JOHN-PAULO FORD ROJAS Update: 4:50 pm EST, December 13, 2024 The pound fell yesterday as official figures showed a surprise drop in growth for Chancellor Rachel Reeves sparked fears of a recession. Sterling fell by half a dollar to…
Now JOHN HOPKINS Update: 4:50 pm EST, December 13, 2024 A stake formation by an enterprising entrepreneur sparked the boom in blue-chip pest control firm Rentokil Initial. A brief report revealed that Trian Fund Management, one of whose partners is…
Now ALEX BRUMMER Update: 4:50 pm EST, December 13, 2024 Bank of England analysts believe the Monetary Policy Committee will be on its hands next week when it decides on interest rates for the last time this year. If, as…
Record passenger numbers at Heathrow suggest a resurgence in wanderlust, with thousands taking to the skies over the Christmas holiday. The results provide more evidence that we continue to value vacations over other expenses. For many, travel is not just…
Now CALENDAR FISH Update: 16:51 EST, 13 December 2024 Germany’s central bank significantly lowered its growth outlook for the country yesterday. And the Bundesbank also warned the outlook for Europe’s biggest economy could sink further if Donald Trump imposes harsh…
Now GEOFF HO Update: 16:53 EST, 13 December 2024 Rachel Reeves yesterday hailed the upcoming listing of French television and film on the London Stock Exchange as a ‘vote of confidence’ in the UK. Ahead of the LSE’s debut of…
Now CALENDAR FISH Update: 16:54 EST, 13 December 2024 US fast-food chain Chick-fil-A is aiming to avoid another backlash over its billionaire owners’ anti-gay views when it opens in the UK next year. Chick-fil-A took down its Facebook ad after…
