Broadcaster ITV and its production company Independent Television News (ITN) has been hit with legal action by the publisher of The Sun newspaper. The claim was filed by Taylor Wessing, …
April 2024
Pret A Manger names new chair as it sets sights on international expansion
Coffee chain Pret A Manger has named its new chairman and announced the return of one of its co-founders as it shakes up its board amid a period of international …
Fossil fuel generation of UK electricity hits all-time low
Fossil fuels have provided the lowest amount of UK electricity for a one-hour time period on record. Energy think tank Carbon Tracker today said that on Monday, April 15th, just …
Taylor Swift, The Tortured Poets Department review: Cathartic, but lacks a climax
The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift: ★★★☆☆ Can one have too much of a good thing? Some sleep-deprived Swifties who waited up to listen to Taylor Swift’s new album The …
US regulator accepts GSK’s application to expand treatment of cancer drug
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted GSK’s application to expand treatment of its cancer-fighting technology, Jemperli. The treatment, Jemperli, will now be classed as being able to help …
London’s reign as most desirable city for work enters tenth year in boost for Square Mile
London has once again held on to its crown as the world’s most desirable city for work, according to a major study, in a boost for the Square Mile’s reputation …
The AA: Rising insurance premiums help revenue surge but breakdown troubles see profits slashed
Rising insurance premiums helped revenue at The AA surge to almost £1.3bn but a slowdown in its breakdown service saw profits slashed by more than 40 per cent. The group …
Filtronic shares soar 52 per cent after landing Spacex deal and raising guidance
Shares in microwave technology firm Filtronics soared as much as 52 per cent on Wednesday morning after it unveiled a new long-term deal with Spacex’s Starlink platform that could make …
Gold supports Hochschild Mining production outlook as dividend uncertainty continues
A strong gold output to start 2024 has boosted Hochschild Mining’s full-year production forecasts, as its investors hope for a dividend return this year. The London-listed precious-metals miner said today …
Lloyd’s insurance vehicle Inigo surpasses £885m in gross written premium
The specialist insurer Inigo has surpassed $1bn (£800m) in gross written premium as well as reporting skyrocketing results for its profit before tax. Inigo, which was founded in 2020, has …