English Wine Week is upon us: what better way to celebrate than some wine tourism at Gallivant courtesy of Gusbourne, one of the UK’s top producers, says Libby Brodie English …
The Notebook: UK businesses must realign profit with purpose
Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, Simon Milton, founder of Pulse, takes the notebook pen to talk about the urgent need to rebalance the pursuit of …
Tory election victory ‘unlikely’ – Shapps
The Defence Secretary has admitted that a Conservative victory in the general election is “unlikely but possible”. Grant Shapps said he believed the Tories can still win enough voters over …
Lane7: Boutique bowling alley strikes out beyond UK as sales fly
The rapidly expanding boutique bowling firm Lane7 is set to launch its first venues outside of the UK following a year of increased sales and major new openings. The Darlington-headquartered …
Spain’s immunity challenge is back in an English court
The Kingdom of Spain is at the Court of Appeal as it seeks sovereign immunity over a long-running battle over violation to a provision of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT). …
Petrol prices: Supermarkets accused of using election ‘distraction’ to keep prices high
Retailers have been accused of using the general election as a distraction to keep petrol and diesel prices at British pumps high. The RAC said petrol prices are “far higher …
Labour will seek ‘improved’ post-Brexit trading terms with EU, Reeves says
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said that a new Labour government will seek to renegotiate aspects of Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal. Reeves highlighted that she would look to get better …
RSK Group: Environmental consultancy giant secures £500m investment
Environmental consultancy RSK Group, which has a turnover of more than £1bn, has secured a £500m investment. The Cheshire-headquartered company, which employs more than 15,000 people and operates in 40 …
Global Ports shares dip as it moots take private offer
The world’s largest cruise port operator confirmed on Monday it was considering a take private offer from its parent company which would see it delisted from the London Stock Exchange. …
Home REIT refinancing talks fall apart in blow to scandal-hit housing fund
Home REIT’s efforts to renegotiate the terms of its £130m debt pile have fallen apart in a blow to the embattled social housing fund as it scrambles for stability after …