Sigmaroc booked £214m in revenue in the last quarter as its chief hailed a “transformational” €1bn (£853m) deal to acquire a string of European lime businesses. The AIM-listed building materials …
April 2024
The SEC Takes A Swing At Decentralised Exchange Uniswap
The United States’ Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) has struck against crypto once again. Their latest Wells notice, a warning indicating the regulator’s intent to pursue legal enforcement, targeted one of …
National Grid reforms set to drive returns at Gresham Energy Storage Trust and Harmony Energy
Gresham Energy Storage Trust and Harmony Energy Income have put the ‘battle’ in ’embattled’ over the past year, but a glimmer of a potential light has now appeared at the …
Reconnect with nature on walking-inspired spa breaks
For most of us, walking is just a way to get around, often overlooked as exercise, despite its significant mental health benefits. Walking outdoors is reported to have a more …
Brompton pedals out free bike hire for London Marathon spectators
Heading to the London Marathon next weekend? Brompton is offering spectators free bike hire so you can see the action from every point of the city. In the next couple …
Vodacom Bulls have chance at shock Champions Cup upset
And then there were eight. The Investec Champions Cup round of 16 threw up a couple of incredible ties as those with hopes of lifting club rugby’s most prestigious trophy …
Recovery from recession continues as strong manufacturing sector drives growth in February
The recovery from last year’s recession gathered steam in February as the UK economy posted its second consecutive month of growth, new figures show. The UK economy grew 0.1 per …
New laws don’t stop crime
Politicians love creating specific new offences to look like they’re tackling a problem, but all it does is make the statute book more complicated without addressing the root of the …
FTSE 100 today: London markets braced for quiet start; Q1 earnings and UK monthly GDP in spotlight
Moving markets today: Asian stocks subdued, gold hits record highs, oil prices climb, Amazon sets new record, Fed officials cautious about rate cut; Focus turns to Q1 earnings and UK …
How has opinion of John Lewis’ brand image changed over Sharon White’s tenure?
As John Lewis appoints a new chair, how have the brand’s public perceptions changed over the past few years? Jason Tarry will take over as Chairman of John Lewis Partnership …