Kazakhstan’s flag carrier Air Astana has reported an 18.5 per cent rise in quarterly passenger traffic after floating on London’s equity markets earlier this year. The increase brings the figure …
April 2024
Who are the runners and riders to succeed Noel Quinn as HSBC boss?
In a shock announcement this morning, Noel Quinn announced that he is drawing the curtain on a nearly four-decade career at HSBC. So, who are the leading contenders to succeed …
‘So special’ Jofra Archer backed to be fully fit for T20 World Cup after England selection
England cricket boss Rob Key insists they are confident Jofra Archer will be back at 100 per cent for the T20 World Cup after naming him in the squad for …
9 amazing things to do in London this May, from festivals to art
You may not believe this but that fiery orb visible in the sky yesterday was in fact the sun. Despite being subjected to a cold, wet and generally miserable start …
Red Driving School gears up for acquisitions as demand fuels sales acceleration
High demand for lessons helped turnover grow at the group behind Red Driving School as it eyes making new acquisitions in the coming year. The Yorkshire-headquartered company has posted a …
Nato needs enhanced capabilities, not just more funding
Extra defence spending is welcome but not enough. Europe needs to be able to defend itself with a credible military capability within Nato, says Daniel Sleat Ongoing wars in Ukraine, …
Stellantis: Vauxhall owner struggles after record 2023
Vauxhall owner Stellantis missed forecasts on Tuesday after first-quarter revenue dropped 12 per cent to €41.7bn (£35.6bn) on lower sales and foreign exchange effects. Shares in the Dutch carmaker, which …
Barclay family set to lose control of Very Group as Redbird looks to kick off sale
The billionaire Barclay family is rumoured to be on the very of losing control of Very Group after their Gulf and American-based backers began to plot a sale of the …
Impact of Bank of England interest rate hikes wanes as mortgage approvals rise
The impact of higher interest rates waned further in March with a sixth consecutive increase in mortgage approvals and greater consumer borrowing, new data shows. Bank of England figures showed …
Losses balloon to £44m at Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday and The i
Associated Newspapers, owner of the Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday, and The i, made a loss of over £44m last year due to lower revenues and increased printing costs. Associated …