UK needs a clear energy policy to boost renewables growth
According to an International Energy Agency (IEA) report, renewable energy will become the world’s largest source of new power generation over the next five...
Teesside Steelworks owner SSI UK enters liquidation
The owner of Teesside Steelworks, SSI UK, entered liquidation today after announcing that it can no longer financially support its UK subsidiary after MPs...
UK construction sector expanded more than expected in September
The UK construction sector expanded at its fastest pace in six months in September.
The CIPS/Markit construction Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) increased to 59.9 in...
Mike Lynch counter sues HP for $150 million
Mike Lynch, co-founder of Autonomy Corporation and the founder of Invoke Capital, has sued tech giant Hewlett-Packard for $150 million over allegations the US company made...
Chinese factory activity beat expectations in September
Chinese factory activity beat expectations in September, picking up more than forecast, according to official government manufacturing data, but it still contracted for the...
London plans to tighten rules for firms like Uber
There could be tighter regulation in store for private hire vehicles (PHV) in London which would affect app-based ride-hailing companies such as Uber.
Transport chiefs in...
UK mortgage lending is on the rise
Mortgage lending in the UK is on the rise. In August lenders approved the greatest number mortgages in over a year and a half.
According...
Companies should be more open about climate change footprint, says Carney
The governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, said that companies across the world need to be more transparent about their “climate change...
Drone “near misses” with aircraft prompts talks about tighter regulation
There could be tighter regulation in store for the use of drones after a string of “near misses” with aircraft close to major airports...
Glencore shares plunge 30 percent, sends FTSE down 2 percent
Glencore shares plummeted 30 percent today amid fears of lower metal prices.
Shares in the commodity giant plunged to a record low of 69p on...