Just three months after Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey called their weak share prices a “puzzle”, the UK’s biggest banks have buoyed investors with impressive returns. The FTSE All-Share …
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Octopus is the UK’s top home electricity supplier – what powers its success?
Ofgem recently confirmed that Octopus Energy has edged out British Gas to become the nation’s largest domestic energy supplier. The news follows the company’s takeover of Shell Energy (and its …
FTSE 100 today: London shares poised to rise after US Fed maintains status quo; eyes on Apple and StanChart earnings
Moving markets today: Asia mixed post-US Fed decision, yen surges amid intervention speculation, oil prices up, Qualcomm beats expectations; spotlight on Apple and StanChart earnings In the US, stock markets …
Proposed snooping powers are an incursion into our most basic rights
Slippery slopes are so named for a reason. One step might feel okay; a second, trouble-free. But suddenly momentum builds, and there’s no stopping you. The metaphor could not be …
Premier League hits six major UK internet providers including Sky with legal challenge
The Premier League has issued new legal proceedings in the High Court against several internet service providers, including Sky and BT. On Wednesday, the organisation which runs the world’s richest …
Fed leaves interest rates on hold again as worries about inflation resurface
The US Federal Reserve voted to leave interest rates on hold for the sixth consecutive meeting but policymakers flagged a “lack of further progress” on inflation. The widely anticipated decision …
Brompton boss tells Susan Hall to get on her bike and enjoy the Embankment
The boss of Brompton Bicycles has suggested Susan Hall would benefit from a trip to London’s flagship cycleway along the Embankment, to witness the benefits of green travel firsthand before …
Aston Villa boss Emery suggests English sides hit in Europe by Premier League
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has suggested the competitive nature of the Premier League has had an impact on English club’s ability to challenge in Europe. Out of eight English …
Onlyfans: Ofcom launches investigation into underage access to adult site’s content
Media watchdog Ofcom has opened an investigation into whether adult content site Onlyfans is doing enough to prevent children from viewing pornography on its platform in the UK. Under existing …
Government brings in new scheme to encourage councils to build more homes
The government has bought in a previously announced plan to help councils buy land and develop new homes. The scheme is designed to help councils buy land for development via …