The split between US asset managers on issues around social and environmental policies has continued to widen, according to a new analysis of their proxy voting policies. While the asset …
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Nikki Haley to pull out of Republican race as Trump locked in to face-off with Biden for President
Republican Nikki Haley is set to pull out of the running in the presidential nomination race, after she suffered a string of significant losses in primaries on so-called ‘Super Tuesday.’ …
Harland and Wolff: Titanic shipbuilder sailing to sunnier shores
Harland and Wolff, the shipyard that built the Titanic, looks to be sailing to sunnier shores just a few years after it was saved from administration. The Belfast-based firm was …
Global appoints STV boss Simon Pitts as new chief amid boardroom reshuffle
Global Media Group has appointed Simon Pitts, former STV boss, as its new chief, effective from the first quarter of 2025. Pitts will succeed Stephen Miron, who announced last week …
Hopes of lower interest rates fuel construction sector optimism amid housebuilding resurgence
A strong recovery in the housebuilding sector helped push activity in the construction sector to its highest level since August last year, a new survey shows. S&P’s purchasing managers’ index …
John Lewis sets out record investment in staff as company battles to retain staff
John Lewis has announced a record investment in staff pay despite troubled finances as it looks to mitigate the cost-of-living crisis and retain staff, according to Retail Week. The pay …
Sheffield Wednesday cancel signing of £20m international over domestic violence claims
Sheffield Wednesday have dropped their interest in signing German defender Nico Schulz following pressure from fans concerned at allegations of domestic violence against him. Schulz is a former Germany international …
UK supermarket giants launch £675m cartel lawsuit against fish farmers
Several UK supermarket giants have bound together to launch a competition claim against different fish farmers, accusing them of operating a cartel-like operation. Asda, Iceland, Marks and Spencer, Ocado, Morrison, …
DS Smith: Amazon packaging giant silent on takeover bid as box volumes stay flat
Packaging giant DS Smith has omitted mention of a potential takeover bid in a trading statement, instead noting that box volumes remained flat over the last three months. In a …
Insurer Lancashire plans £93m special dividend after swinging to profit
City-based insurer Lancashire has unveiled a special dividend aiming to award around $119m (£93m) to shareholders after swinging to an annual profit. The group’s pretax profit came in at $321.5m …