One of the heads of the UK’s North Sea oil and gas industry has said that forcing the net zero transition on people ultimately damages the global net zero journey. …
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Spring Budget 2024: Jeremy Hunt expected to announce new tax on vaping
Jeremy Hunt is expected to announce a new tax on vaping products at next week’s Spring Budget. The Chancellor is considering the fresh levy, according to the Times which first …
Christian Horner could learn fate today as Red Bull F1 chiefs meet to discuss probe
Red Bull chiefs will meet today to discuss the investigation into allegations against Formula 1 team boss Christian Horner, according to reports. A decision on the future of one of …
XR activists occupy four City insurance HQs including the Walkie Talkie building and Threadneedle St, arrests made
Extinction Rebellion activists have been occupying the offices of four major City insurance firms this morning, with the police arresting a number already. Campaigners descended on the lobbies of the …
Court of Appeal: Legal regulator to face human rights solicitor over prison sentence
In a long-running legal fight, the legal regulator is set to face a former human rights lawyer for an appeal on her second prison sentence. Sophia Khan, formerly of Sophie …
Ed Miliband blasts ‘inertia’ over climate policies at key London energy conference
Shadow energy secretary Ed Miliband has criticised the Conservative government over inaction on climate policies in a key speech to the energy industry. Speaking at London’s International Energy Week event, …
Mission: Nutrition brand backed by Jake Humphrey and Michael Vaughan seeking extra investment
A nutrition brand backed by the likes of Jake Humphrey and Michael Vaughan is seeking to raise an extra £1.5m as it eyes turning a profit for the first time …
Shein mulls London IPO after pressure from US regulators
Chinese fast fashion giant Shein is considering switching its blockbuster IPO plans from New York to London in what would be a major boon to the beleaguered London Stock Exchange, …
Homebase could be on the market again after £1 sale
Homebase could reportedly be put up for sale again after it was sold for £1 to Hilco Capital back in 2018. A number of parties have reportedly held talks with …
FTSE 100 live: London markets flat despite inflation boost, miners rise
London’s FTSE indexes got off to a slow start on Tuesday morning despite fresh data suggesting the UK’s battle against inflation is nearing an end. The FTSE 100 was trading …