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09.03.2023 - 10:51
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Sky News
Parts of HS2 to be delayed for two years, government announces
The government has announced the construction of sections of HS2 will be delayed by two years to save money. The high-speed railway was initially set to link London and the West Midlands with a further phase extending to cities in the North. However, Transport Secretary Mark Harper said: “We have seen significant inflationary pressure and …
09.03.2023 - 10:28
Business
Business Live
10 questions for Catherine Coulter of BeaconHouse Events
Catherine Coulter has worked in event management since 2007 with a specialism in outdoor. In 2014 she co-founded BeaconHouse Events and has brought together a team that now delivers more than 100 events annually, working with companies such as Fenwick, Bridgestone and the Great Run Company. What was your first job (and what did it …
09.03.2023 - 09:52
Business
Business Live
Telecoms equipment firm 4Com expands with fourth deal in 10 months
Fast-growing telecoms equipment supplier 4Com has continued its recent expansion with the acquisition of Reach Digital Telecoms. The deal is Bournemouth-based 4Com’s fourth in 10 months. With its latest purchase, the company has now added 3,000 acquired customers. Shropshire-based Reach Digital Telecoms provides phone systems, mobile apps, and broadband services to 1,200 business customers, which …
09.03.2023 - 09:34
Business
Evening Standard
Shell’s former boss saw pay swell to £9.7m in 2022
Shell has reignited calls for a beefed-up windfall tax on the sector after the oil giant revealed its former boss saw his pay package soar by more than 50% to £9.7 million last year.Shell’s annual report showed that Ben van Beurden’s pay jumped by 53% from £6.3 million in 2021, with the 2022 figure including …
09.03.2023 - 09:32
Business
Evening Standard
From the mess of Commercial Accident, a strong Aviva finally emerges
ON February 25 1998 a corporate calamity was born.Commercial Union merged with General Accident – two companies who were supposed to measure risk but plainly could not – in a deal that quickly became known as Commercial Accident.In search of yet more excitement, they added on the newly stock market listed Norwich Union to form …
09.03.2023 - 09:12
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Sky News
China hits out at Dutch plan to limit export of semiconductor tech
China has criticised a Dutch plan to restrict the export of semiconductor equipment – a vital part of the high-tech supply chain.The Netherlands‘ government announced on Wednesday it would introduce limits to “protect national security”, following similar measures brought by the US last year. For the American curbs to be effective, other key suppliers had …
09.03.2023 - 09:09
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Business Live
Retail giant JD Sports adds former Asos chairman to board
JD Sports has added a former chairman of Asos to its board. The Greater Manchester-headquartered retail giant has appointed Ian Dyson as a non-executive director. He will join the Audit and Risk Committee and the Remuneration Committee. Mr Dyson is currently chair of Currys and has previously served as chairman and senior independent director at …
09.03.2023 - 09:00
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Business Live
Top flight production studio launches at Gateshead’s PROTO to bolster region’s TV and film prowess
An industry-leading production studio has launched at Gateshead digital centre PROTO as part of a £2m investment by Innovate UK. AMP at PROTO will provide filmmakers and games development firms with access to virtual production and 3D technology. The facility includes a curved LED screen on huge 8×3.5m scale, of the type used in global …
09.03.2023 - 08:56
Business
Evening Standard
WANdisco discovers major fraud and asks for its shares to be suspended
WANdisco, the data company that only days ago was eyeing a US listing for its shares, today asked for them to be suspended in London discovering a major fraud that threatens it as a going concern.In a shock announcement to the stock exchange this morning it tore up its guidance for 2022 and said an …
09.03.2023 - 08:56
Business
Evening Standard
WANdisco discovers major fraud and asks for its shares to be suspended
WANdisco, the data company that only days ago was eyeing a US listing for its shares, today asked for them to be suspended in London discovering a major fraud that threatens it as a going concern.In a shock announcement to the stock exchange this morning it tore up its guidance for 2022 and said an …
09.03.2023 - 08:53
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Sky News
Ex-Barclays boss Staley sued by JPMorgan Chase over links to Jeffrey Epstein
JPMorgan Chase has sued former executive Jes Staley, the ex-Barclays boss, over his links to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.The Wall Street bank filed two complaints at a New York court that sought punitive damages for “outrageous” conduct. They seek to hold Mr Staley personally liable for any financial penalties that JPMorgan may have to …
09.03.2023 - 08:24
Business
Evening Standard
Domino’s Pizza serves up record number of orders amid World Cup and app boost
Domino’s Pizza has reported a record number of orders in the last three months of 2022, as it enjoyed a boost from the World Cup and a surge in collections.The UK and Ireland takeaway giant said it had 18.5 million orders in the fourth quarter, its best ever quarter, with total orders up 4% and …
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