In an impassioned dialogue with Eleni Myrivili, Global Chief Heat Officer, UN Habitat & Arsht-Rock, delves into the core of her mandate and the fervent efforts she leads to address …
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James Bond studio Pinewood hails ‘resilience’ to US actors’ strikes as Amazon and Netflix deals boost outlook
The group behind James Bond studio Pinewood has said it remained “largely resilient” to the US actors strike during the final three months of 2023. In its third-quarter results, Pinewood …
Coca-Cola HBC buys vending machine firm BDS to grow in Ireland
Coca-Cola HBC, the European bottling partner of Coca-Cola, has acquired Irish vending machine group BDS Vending Solutions. Founded in 1993, BDS Vending has around 2,000 vending machines spread across Ireland. The firm …
Lombard Odier called in to build £5bn ESG fund for UK pension savers
One of the UK’s biggest pension schemes has called in Lombard Odier to build a £5bn ESG fund to pump into companies tackling climate and social issues. Nest, which represents …
Footballer Dani Alves sentenced to four years in prison for sexual assault
Former Brazil and Barcelona footballer Dani Alves has been sentenced to four years and six months in prison after being convicted of sexual assault. The 40-year-old was found guilty of …
London Marathon announces equal pay for wheelchair and able-bodied winners
The London Marathon has become the first marathon to offer equal pay for wheelchair and able-bodied races. The prize money has jumped by $54,500 (£43,000) to take the wheelchair prize …
Recession ‘already over’ as economic activity picks up again but inflationary pressures grow
The UK is already powering away from the shallow recession recorded in the second half of last year as business activity picked up again in February, a closely watched survey …
Tortilla Mexican Grill says adios to long serving chief
One of London’s most popular Mexican chain restaurants, Tortilla Mexican Grill, has announced the departure of its long-serving boss and their successor. Andy Naylor is the new CEO of Tortilla …
FTSE 100 live: London flat on busy results morning dominated by Lloyds
London’ FTSE 100 was relatively flat following a busy series of results from Lloyds, Rolls-Royce, Beazley and Indivior, the latest firm to jump from the capital’s markets. The capital’s blue-chip …
Lloyds, HSBC, Barclays and Natwest post record £44bn profits from global interest rate hikes
The UK’s biggest banks notched their highest combined annual profits ever last year as interest rate hikes around the world gave lenders gaping margins. A City A.M. analysis of company …