Petrofac, the oil and gas exploration firm was the most shorted stock in the UK as of 5th February according to new data. The firm’s stock price has slumped 64.8 …
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Printworks: Iconic London nightlife venue may return after fresh planning bid
Printworks London could make its return by 2026 as a “permanent” nightlife venue as property developers submit their latest planning application to Southwark council. British Land, the commercial property owners …
Ivory Coast celebrate Afcon triumph with bank holiday
Ivory Coast celebrated winning the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with a public holiday on Monday, announced by President Alassane Ouattara after their 2-1 win over Nigeria. Celebrations across the …
The gender pay gap: Are we approaching it wrong?
The headline good news is that the gender pay gap has fallen by approximately a quarter in the last decade. But despite this being hailed as “great news”, two leading …
Google in talks to participate in Lloyd’s of London captive syndicates
US tech giant Google is reportedly in talks to participate in the City’s insurance and reinsurance market via a captive. The tech giant, it was reported by The Insurer , …
‘Rugby can’t be seen as boring to new fans. It will drive them away’
Deputy Sport Editor Matt Hardy talks England’s Six Nations atmosphere, boring rugby and glorious Ireland in this week’s column. “There was a lot of stopping and starting, nothing seemed to …
UK should resist ‘over-regulating AI’: Founder of British tech start-up hailed by Sunak as ‘revolutionary’
The founder of a fast-growing British tech startup, RobinAI, has said he believes the UK should resist over-regulating artificial intelligence (AI) so it can embrace innovation and create the world’s …
Two-year mortgage rates have biggest monthly drop since 2022 as Santander is latest to cut
Average two-year fixed mortgage rates have seen their biggest monthly drop since December 2022, according to a financial information website, despite mounting economic uncertainty squeezing lenders’ margins. Figures from Moneyfacts …
Year of the Dragon: Top fine-dining Chinese restaurants in London
While there are some real gems in Chinatown, it’s the dazzling fine-dining restaurants that draw our attention during the Lunar New Year. From Peking duck carved tableside to steaming hot …
Zizzi and Ask Italian owner Azzurri heralds strong year as it keeps building after Covid
Hospitality investment firm behind popular eateries such as Zizzi, ASK and Coco reported strong revenue growth last year as it looks to build on new brands. The London-based Azzurri Grup …