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10.02.2023 - 09:34
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Evening Standard
University staff and ambulance workers stage fresh strikes in pay dispute
University staff and ambulance workers staged more strikes on Friday as the wave of industrial unrest over issues including pay, staffing and jobs continued to sweep across the country.University staff continued a 48-hour strike despite an announcement of fresh talks at the conciliation service Acas next week.Members of the University and College Union (UCU) remained …
10.02.2023 - 09:23
Business
Evening Standard
UK narrowly avoided recession last year, official figures show
Britain’s flatlining economy narrowly avoided sliding into recession by the smallest of margins at the end of last year, official figures revealed on Friday.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said output in December fell 0.5 per cent.That means the economy was flat over the fourth quarter and did not quite meet the technical definition of …
10.02.2023 - 09:17
Business
Business Live
Northern Ireland new car sales jump as supply chain issues continue to ease
It was a busy start to the year for Northern Ireland’s car retailers with a jump in sales reported in January. Latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders showed that 4,687 new cars were registered during the month, up 12.6% on the year. The move follows a relatively solid performance for the …
10.02.2023 - 09:14
Business
Business Live
National Apprenticeship Week – SGS College opens new campus
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College (SGS) has formally opened a new campus to mark National Apprenticeship Week. Based within one mile of the education institute’s current Filton Campus, the facility – named SGS Horizon -will specialise in the training of construction apprentices. The 1,580 mt sq building includes purpose-built workshops, classrooms and IT suites, with …
10.02.2023 - 09:08
Business
Evening Standard
Bank profits poised to top £40 billion while UK economy struggles
BRITAIN’S top banks are poised to report record annual profits of about £40 billion, results that are likely to generate public anger and calls for a windfall tax on the industry.This week the Commons Treasury select committee gave bank bosses a hostile grilling for putting up mortgage prices due to higher interest rates while failing …
10.02.2023 - 08:57
Business
Evening Standard
UAE’s biggest bank says no takeover offer for global bank Standard Chartered
Shares in global bank Standard Chartered have dipped after First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) confirmed that a takeover offer is not currently on the cards.The United Arab Emirates’ biggest bank told investors on Friday: “First Abu Dhabi Bank notes the recent press speculation in relation to Standard Chartered and reiterates that it is not evaluating …
10.02.2023 - 07:00
Business
Sky News
UK economy narrowly avoids recession despite December hit from strikes and World Cup
The economy narrowly avoided recession in the second half of last year, according to early official figures, despite growth going into a sharp reverse in December partly due to the impact of strikes and lack of Premier League football.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that output between October and December was flat at 0%. …
10.02.2023 - 06:05
Business
Sky News
Used car sales find reverse gear on supply squeeze
Sales of used cars fell by 8.5% last year, according to industry figures highlighting a squeeze on stocks.The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said 6.9 million vehicles changed hands in 2022 – only slightly more than the sum achieved in COVID-hit 2020. The total was down from 7.5 million during the previous 12 …
09.02.2023 - 14:20
Business
Sky News
Deliveroo to cut hundreds of jobs globally – and UK to be worst hit
Takeaway delivery platform Deliveroo has announced it is to cut roughly 350 jobs, equivalent to about 9% of the company workforce.Roles across the global Deliveroo business will be impacted, founder and chief executive Will Shu told staff, but it is understood that UK employees will be worst hit by the losses. The majority of employees …
09.02.2023 - 12:14
Business
Sky News
Sunak to meet business leaders for talks on boosting economy
The prime minister will hold talks on Friday with executives from some of the world’s biggest companies as he seeks fresh ideas to boost Britain’s economic prospects.Sky News understands that Rishi Sunak will attend a meeting of the UK Investment Council, which counts executives from Airbus, HSBC, the 3 UK owner Hutchison Whampoa, Nestle and …
09.02.2023 - 11:16
Business
Sky News
Nursery fees ‘to rise by £1,000 this year’ – forcing parents to quit work
The soaring cost of childcare in the UK is revealed in new figures today, suggesting nurseries will raise fees by £1,000 this year.A survey of 1,156 providers by the Early Years Alliance found nine out of 10 expect to increase fees, typically in April, and by an average of 8% – higher than in previous …
09.02.2023 - 10:21
Business
Business Live
From farming robots to coral reef ‘cubes’: The tech firms named ones to watch in the South West
Farming robots, ‘Google Maps for boats’ and artificial coral reef cubes are amongst the technologies celebrated in the first ever Tech South West Ones to Watch company showcase in 2023. Nominated by tech hubs, clusters and science parks across the South West, the Ones to Watch project showcases 22 of the tech sector’s most exciting …
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