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11.04.2023 - 09:14
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BP buys into £7b Viking CCS South Humber Bank carbon capture and storage project
BP has bought into a huge carbon capture and storage scheme lined up to serve the South Humber Bank and beyond. The oil and gas giant has taken a 40 per cent stake in Harbour Energy’s Viking CCS project, in an undisclosed deal described as bringing together two of the most experienced operators in the …
11.04.2023 - 08:44
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Employers body the CBI sacks its director-general Tony Danker
Employers organisation the CBI has sacked its director-general Tony Danker with immediate effect following the conclusion of an independent probe into complaints of workplace misconduct. The investigation, carried out by leading employment law firm Fox Williams, followed allegations over Mr Danker’s conduct involving a female employee. Three other CBI employees are now also suspended pending …
11.04.2023 - 08:41
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Black Sheep Brewery explores possible sale amid funding crunch
Independent beer maker Black Sheep Brewery is considering a sale or merger of its business as part of a newly-launched strategic review. The North Yorkshire-based firm, which produces beers sold in pubs and shops across the country, told investors that funding constraints caused by the “prevailing economic conditions” had spurred it to appoint financial advisors …
10.04.2023 - 09:40
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Midlands universities launch new £250m investment vehicle
A £250 million investment vehicle has been established by eight Midlands universities to accelerate and enhance university spin-out companies in the region. The group has created the new venture with the aim of boosting the commercialisation of spinouts and early-stage businesses rich in intellectual property. Called Midlands Mindforge, it has been co-founded by Aston University …
10.04.2023 - 08:54
Business
Evening Standard
NHS leader urges Acas intervention to avert ‘catastrophic’ junior doctor strikes
An NHS leader has urged the Government and junior doctors’ unions to call in the Acas conciliation service to end their stalemate and avoid “catastrophic” strikes.On the eve of what is set to be the most disruptive walkout in NHS history, chief executive of the NHS Confederation Matthew Taylor has said the likely impact is …
10.04.2023 - 08:00
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Logistics firm Owens Group expands operations with warehouse deal
Transport and warehousing firm Owens Group is expanding its operations with a new 60,000 sq ft warehouse in south Wales. The Llanelli-based family-owned firm has signed a five-year lease for the space at C1 trade park in Aberaman. Comprising a warehouse and distribution unit previously occupied by Rocialle Healthcare, the site forms part of Aberaman …
09.04.2023 - 08:00
Business
Evening Standard
Tesco profits to come under pressure amid soaring food inflation
Tesco is expected to reveal a dip in profits for the past year as the supermarket group grappled with rampant food and drink inflation.The UK’s largest retailer will update investors and analysts over its financial performance for the year to February in an update on Thursday April 13.A consensus of analysts has said Tesco is …
08.04.2023 - 07:24
Business
Sky News
Compass points to US as Paddy Power owner lines up new chairman
The FTSE-100 gambling giant behind Paddy Power is lining up a US-based businessman as its next chairman – a move that will further cement plans to abandon its presence on the London stock market.Sky News has learnt that Flutter Entertainment, which also owns SkyBet and Betfair, is in advanced talks to appoint John Bryant to …
07.04.2023 - 17:30
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Evening Standard
Ministers insist junior doctors must call off strike action before pay talks
Talks on junior doctors’ pay will only be held if the British Medical Association (BMA) calls off its planned strike, the Government said.Patients face disruption from a four-day strike next week as medics in England walk out in the bitter pay dispute.The BMA had suggested that a “credible” offer from Health Secretary Steve Barclay could …
07.04.2023 - 16:34
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Evening Standard
Offshore workers to stage 48-hour strike in pay dispute
More than 1,300 offshore workers are to stage a 48-hour strike in a dispute over pay.Unite warned that dozens of oil and gas platforms will be brought to a “standstill” by the walkout from April 24.The union has previously warned of a “tsunami” of industrial unrest in the offshore sector over pay and conditions.Unite general …
07.04.2023 - 16:12
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Business Live
Tough decisions on holidays and a Welsh tourism tax
With the Easter break upon us, it would be expected that many families would be packing their suitcases and going away for their first proper holiday of the year. However, many of those in the tourism and hospitality industry have expressed major concerns that the current cost of living crisis will have an adverse effect …
07.04.2023 - 16:10
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Sky News
Pensions lifeboat seeks ‘Kodak Moment’ with sale plot
Britain’s pensions lifeboat is to hoist a ‘for sale’ sign above Kodak Alaris, the photographic equipment group it took control of as part of a rescue of its retirement schemes.Sky News has learnt that the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has kicked off talks with bankers about an auction of the company behind the ‘Kodak moments’ …
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