UK economy grows by 4.8% but misses Bank of England forecasts
UK economic growth rose by 4.8% between April and June, according to official figures, falling short of Bank of England…
UK’s quarantine hotel rules face legal challenge
A law firm representing travellers is challenging the UK’s quarantine hotel policy and seeking a judicial review. Currently, passengers must…
Boohoo to create 5,000 jobs as part of five-year investment plan
The online fashion retailer Boohoo has revealed plans to create 5,000 new jobs in the UK over the next five…
Pupils celebrate highest ever GCSE results with 30 per cent at top grades
Pupils celebrated the highest ever GCSE results this morning with three in 10 results at the top grades. The figure…
Climate not considered a top 10 risk by CEOs – survey
DAVOS, Switzerland — Climate issues are set to be one of the main talking points at the World Economic Forum…
Oil and gas industry needs to do more to address climate change, IEA report says
CALGARY — The oil and gas industry needs to increase efforts to address climate change or risk becoming socially unacceptable…
Tax revolt? Unpaid taxes from energy companies to Alberta towns more than double
Alberta’s rural municipalities say the amount of unpaid property taxes they’re owed by oil and gas companies has more than…
Trump heads to Switzerland with Senate trial to reconvene
WASHINGTON — When President Donald Trump’s historic impeachment trial is called to order in the Senate this week, he won’t…
TekSavvy appeals directly to consumers in battle with big phone, cable companies
TORONTO — TekSavvy Solutions Inc. is appealing to Canadian consumers for support in a politically charged battle between Canada’s independent internet…
Huawei exec extradition hearing begins in Canada
VANCOUVER — The first stage of an extradition hearing for a senior executive of Chinese tech giant Huawei started in…