Demand for data centres has exploded over the past five years due to increased adoption of AI and cloud computing, both of which require massive amounts of computing power. But …
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Burberry set to re-enter the FTSE 100 in March reshuffle
Burberry looks set to re-enter the FTSE 100 in March after its shares doubled since their lows in September. The luxury brand fell out of the FTSE 100 in its …
Checkatrade CEO: ‘My plan to get Britain growing again’
The chief executive of Checkatrade has revealed what he would like the government to change in order to boost British businesses and get the country growing again. Speaking during an …
British Gas owner hikes dividend as earnings beat forecasts
British gas owner Centrica has hiked its dividend and promised further buybacks as full-year earnings beat consensus forecasts. The FTSE 100 energy firm reported earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and …
Lloyds misses profit estimates and increases motor finance provisions
Lloyds Banking Group’s profit has taken a hit after the firm set aside additional funds for potential motor finance payouts. The FTSE 100 lender’s pre-tax profit was down 20 per …
Hays: Profit cut in half at recuiter
Hays has reported another drop in profit as it struggles amid a long-running in the recruitment sector. Group net fees, a key performance indicator in the recruitment sector, dropped 13 …
Tennis sceptics have got it wrong – we need more mixed-sex sport events
Some players aren’t happy with the US Open’s drastic rethink of mixed doubles, but tennis should be applauded for a move that is good for women’s sport, says Ed Warner. …
What happened when Latin America’s most free economy elected a socialist?
Chile was the most capitalist country in Latin America and had prospered as a result. But since the election of socialist Gabriel Boric in 2021, all that has changed, says …
The Capitalist: Misbehaving MPs, right-wing foot fetishists and a Kate Spade handbag
Misbehaving MPs, right-wing foot fetishists and a Kate Spade handbag. Catch up on the latest gossip in this week’s edition of The Capitalist 1987 and all that The City might …
To defeat our enemies, the West must remember how it won the Cold War
A system that funded defence initiatives while simultaneously delivering prosperity showed up the Soviet Union for what it was. Economic freedom is our most powerful weapon, says Matthew Lesh How …