Wizz Air passenger numbers surged in January. So did its emissions
Wizz Air’s passenger numbers surged in January, growing 14.2 per cent from last year, as the airline’s level of pollutants grew almost twice as fast as its passengers. In a…
Dutch battery firm Lionvolt saves London-listed AMTE Power from collapse
AMTE Power’s business and assets have been sold out of administration to Dutch battery technology firm LionVolt. The sale ends a process for the beleaguered battery cell manufacturer, the only…
Revolution Beauty ‘contests’ allegation made against it by former shareholder
Scandal-stricken makeup firm Revolution Beauty has said it contests allegations made against it by a former shareholder Chrysalis investments. Earlier this week, Chrysalis’s board said that the company had “potential…
Meta issues first divi and expands buyback after bumper quarter
Meta last night said it was closing in on one of its best years yet with a jump in revenue as the multinational tech giant continues its “longer-term” push into…
Together’s group CEO to step down later this year
Together Financial Services has announced that its group CEO Designate is to step down from his role in spring 2024. Gerald Grimes has served in the role since April 2020…
Six Nations: England savouring renewed title ambitions
It’s amazing isn’t it, how predictions often fall flat on their faces? England, alongside neighbours Wales, were billed as the potential flops at the Rugby World Cup last year in…
Investment in London hotels sinks to lowest in a decade – but rate cut prospect boosts confidence
London hotel investment volumes hit their lowest in the past decade, with total transaction volumes amounting to just over £1bn in 2023. But experts are hoping a fall in interest…
YouGov: Pollsters expect revenue ‘will be strong’ as UK and US elections loom
The market research and pollster firm, YouGov, stated in its half-year update that it is “confident in achieving full year expectations”. Despite the challenging macro-economic environment, YouGov said it has…
FTSE 100 live: London lifted after US rises on Meta, Apple and Amazon stocks
London’s FTSE 100 index rose on Friday on the back of American tech giants Meta and Amazon stocks, after they issued results overnight. The capital’s premier bluechip index was called to…
Fried chicken and Parker pens: A day at Labour’s business bonanza
“I think this is the only job where you can get some positive press just by eating a few prawn cocktails and having some nice dinners.” He was joking, of…