Watchdog looking at fines for banks to stop high street closures
Banks could face fines or be blocked from closing branches under plans to protect cash use. City watchdog the Financial…
Regus owner IWG buoyed by boom in hybrid working
Inquiries for office space bounced back to pre-Covid levels in the second quarter, according to IWG, as the world’s biggest…
TUC calls on Treasury to create permanent furlough scheme
The TUC is urging the government to abandon plans to scrap the furlough scheme at the end of next month…
John Lewis to open warehouse employing 500 to meet online demand
John Lewis is to open a 1m sq ft warehouse in Milton Keynes that will employ 500 people as it…
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…
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…
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…