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23.08.2022 - 08:54
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Evening Standard
BT takeover could be back on after govt waves through French billionaire stake
THE chances of a £20 billion takeover of BT by French billionaire Patrick Drahi grew today when the government waved away security concerns and said it would take “no further action” over his 18% stake.Drahi’s Altice group took a 12% stake in the telecom giant a while ago, and has increased it since.While City insiders …
23.08.2022 - 08:43
Business
Sky News
Gatwick cancels easyJet flights at last minute
Airport staff sickness has led 26 easyJet flights to and from Gatwick to be cancelled at the last minute.Apologising for the latest inconvenience to passengers, the London hub blamed the disruption on late-notice absence in its air traffic control tower. The scratching of the flights coincided with Gatwick posting its half-year results in which it …
23.08.2022 - 08:41
Business
Business Live
Itec opens new premises at Eastgate House on Cardiff’s Newport Road
Itec has opened additional premises in Cardiff’s city centre as the organisation celebrates 40 years in business. The specialist Wales-wide training provider, which reported a £12m turnover in 2021, is headquartered on Penarth Road in the capital. However, the company has now taken on a 7,500 sq ft premises at Eastgate House on Newport Road …
23.08.2022 - 06:43
Business
Sky News
National Grid doubles emergency planning exercises amid concerns over energy supplies
National Grid has doubled its emergency planning exercises as concerns over energy shortages this winter grow.Potential scenarios – including the rationing of electricity – will be wargamed over four days, instead of the usual two, as part of ‘Exercise Degree’. “The aim of this exercise is to demonstrate that the gas industry is prepared and …
23.08.2022 - 06:36
Business
Sky News
Usain Bolt moves to trademark signature victory pose
Athletics superstar Usain Bolt is looking to trademark a logo of his legendary victory pose.The retired Jamaican sprinting legend and eight-time Olympic gold medallist submitted an application with the US Patent and Trademark Office last week. The filing indicates he will use it to market a range of products including sunglasses, jewellery, bags and sporting …
22.08.2022 - 17:44
Business
Sky News
Shoppers ‘struggling to find the best deal’ due to unclear food pricing
Supermarkets are confusing shoppers with unclear product pricing, according to Which?.The consumer group said that some versions of the same product can cost up to 346% more per unit at the same supermarket and that clear and consistent pricing is vital to help people to get the best value. In a survey of 2,000 adults, …
22.08.2022 - 15:15
Business
Sky News
British Airways to cancel thousands more flights
British Airways (BA) has announced it will be making “some further cancellations” up to the end of October, and cutting thousands of flights from its winter schedule.It follows the decision by Heathrow to continue its passenger cap, introduced in July because of staff shortages. More than 600 round trips will be cancelled up to 29 …
22.08.2022 - 14:58
Business
Sky News
Apple employees fight back against Tim Cook’s return-to-office order
Apple staff are fighting back against the company’s return-to-office order, saying it risks stifling diversity and wellbeing.The group – called Apple Together – has launched a petition demanding “location flexible work”, saying that work arrangements should be between a worker and their “immediate manager”. Apple’s chief executive Tim Cook told employees in and around the …
22.08.2022 - 14:36
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Sky News
Ministers line up WH Smith’s Staunton to chair embattled Post Office
Ministers are lining up the outgoing chairman of WH Smith to chair the state-owned Post Office as it navigates the financial fallout of Britain’s biggest miscarriage of justice.Sky News has learnt that Henry Staunton, a former ITV finance chief, has been identified as the leading candidate to succeed Tim Parker later this year. If it …
22.08.2022 - 13:07
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Sky News
Energy bills forecast to top £5,300 a year in April’s price cap
Energy bills are expected to top £5,300 annually in April next year, a massive increase from previous predictions.The dire news comes from energy consultancy Cornwall Insight in its final forecast before Ofgem confirms October’s price cap this Friday. Cornwall Insight’s forecast for October this year has fallen very slightly from £3,583 for the average household …
22.08.2022 - 12:40
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Sky News
Can I be cut off from my energy supply if I can’t pay?
With energy prices rising again last Saturday, many are worried that they could end up with no power and gas to their home if they cannot keep up with payments.But what are the consequences of not being able to pay energy bills – and can companies cut you off from your supply? Here’s what our …
22.08.2022 - 11:02
Business
Sky News
UK inflation to top 18% as gas prices soar, banking giant forecasts
UK inflation is set to top 18% in January – the highest point in more than 40 years and nine times the Bank of England’s target – due to rocketing wholesale gas prices, a global investment bank has forecast.Citi has predicted the retail energy price cap would surge to £4,567 in January and then £5,816 …
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