The European Central Bank (ECB) has left interest rates on hold for the fourth consecutive meeting with policymakers continuing to flag concerns over the persistence of inflation. The decision means …
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Cameron Smith eyes boost as LIV Golf League makes Hong Kong debut
Hong Kong holds some happy memories for Cameron Smith and the Australian will be hoping for a return to form when the LIV Golf League makes its debut on the …
Jeremy Hunt admits National Insurance won’t be scrapped ‘any time soon’
Jeremy Hunt has admitted scrapping National Insurance (NI) won’t happen “any time soon” despite appearing to hint at in Wednesday’s Spring Budget. The Chancellor yesterday said he wants to “end …
‘Men stop behaving like children when women are around’ – we speak to women in hospitality this IWD
As International Women’s Day (IWD) approaches, we decided to hand over our pages to some of the amazing women who are blazing a trail in the world of food, drink …
Embattled energy trust crashes after relisting on London Stock Exchange
The embattled Asian Energy Impact trust that relisted on the London Stock Exchange, has seen its stock price crash from $1.05 to just $0.30 upon opening. The trust began trading …
Lloyd’s of London’s underwriting profit nearly doubled in 2023 following ‘outstanding’ year
Lloyd’s of London saw underwriting profit jump last year as rising insurance premiums and a better-than-expected loss environment benefitted the insurance marketplace. In a trading update published today ahead of …
New London to Scotland rail service gets the go ahead with cheaper fares expected
A new rail service between London and Stirling has been given the green light by the regulator and is expected to lower fares on the West Coast Mainline. The Office …
Pay growth set to stay high in blow to Bank of England interest rate cut hopes
Firms expect pay growth to remain higher than the Bank of England would like over the next year in an indication of the challenges faced getting inflation back down to …
Ronnie O’Sullivan makes $1m golden ball pledge after winning Saudi snooker event
Ronnie O’Sullivan has vowed to bank $1m (£780,000) by potting the golden ball when he returns to defend his World Masters of Snooker title in Saudi Arabia next year. O’Sullivan …
Pennon mega-deal for South East Water facing competition probe
A probe has been launched into Pennon Group’s water mega-deal for Sutton and East Surrey (SES) Water by the Competition and Markets Authority. According to a government update released today, …