Any investor in Kenmare Resources plc (LON:KMR) should be aware of the most powerful shareholder groups. With 63%, institutions own the maximum shares in the company. That is, the group will benefit most when the stock goes up (or lose most when it goes down). Losing money investing is something …
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Tucked away in central London is a high-tech greenhouse that grows thousands of plants for the city’s parks
If you’ve ever been to London, you’ve probably visited one of the eight Royal Parks. This wide green spaces in the middle of the city which includes Hyde Park, Green Park and St James’ Park are filled with stunning greenery and flowers. But this spectacle of beautiful landscaping is no …
Read More »“Unprecedented deal” with Swiss will boost economy | Politics | news
In 2020, the UK was the second largest exporter of services to the world, valued at £266.8 billion. Switzerland was the 12th largest at £89.6 billion. Now the Department of International Trade is launching an eight-week consultation asking companies and the public to comment. Switzerland is a key partner for …
Read More »Sancus joins the UK team with Clare Tiffany Cuff from Together
Peer-to-peer home loan platform Sancus has continued its hiring spree with the appointment of Clare Tiffany Cuff. Cuff will join the Sancus UK team from May 3rd. She was previously Regional Development Director at specialist lender Together, which she left in December 2020. After leaving Together, she took some time …
Read More »Kremlin denies allegations of blackmail in cutting off gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria
International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan speaks to CNN on April 27. (CNN) There will be “a case to be answered in due course” on Russia’s alleged war crimes in the Ukrainian city of Bucha, International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan told CNN on Tuesday. “We’re …
Read More »Machine Safety Market Size, Scope and Outlook
New Jersey, United States – The study is a professional and comprehensive assessment of the Machine Safety Market with a focus on extensive market data analysis. The purpose of the study is to provide a quick understanding of the business as well as a comprehensive categorization of the Machine Safety …
Read More »Lloyds earnings beat forecasts despite inflationary threats to UK economy
An ATM at a branch of Lloyds Bank in central London, Britain February 25, 2016. REUTERS/Paul Hackett Sign up now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com to register LONDON (Reuters) – Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L) on Wednesday reported better-than-expected earnings for the first three months of the year as Britain’s …
Read More »British digital bank Starling is valued at £2.5 billion
British digital bank Starling has doubled its valuation to over £2.5 billion ($3.15 billion), the Financial Times reported on Tuesday (April 26). Starling is reportedly trying to build on the expansion it has experienced during the pandemic and is considering an initial public offering (IPO) within a few years. That …
Read More »Industrial Internet Connectivity Trackers Market Size, Outlook and Forecast
New Jersey, United States – That Industrial Internet Connectivity Tracker Market The research report provides comprehensive coverage of Industrial Internet Connectivity Tracker Market during forecast period 2022-2029. It provides historical, current and future market trends to assist in developing a robust market strategy. Additionally, it provides value chain analysis, key …
Read More »River Road Golf Course Clubhouse in London, Ontario. demolished after arson 2021 – London
Nearly six months after suspected arson burned down the River Road Golf Course clubhouse in east London, Ontario, crews are demolishing the building. On the morning of Sunday November 6, 2021, a fire at the clubhouse caused around $1 million in damage, which London Fire later ruled was arson. The …
Read More »Consumers face a summer of shipping chaos as lockdowns in China wipe out £40bn from the FTSE 100
GGood Morning. Markets will start the week firmly lower as fears of rising inflation, slowing economic growth and lockdowns in China weigh on sentiment. Asian markets plummeted overnight, with Chinese stocks on track to hit their lowest levels since May 2020. The FTSE 100 was set to follow suit, while …
Read More »Latest data shows “spectacularly strong” Q4 for commercial real estate
New research from Cluttons Investment Management shows total returns remained in line with the MSCI Monthly Index of nearly 20% in 2021, up from 13.4% in 2020 and ahead of industry forecasts, which varied between 10% and 14%. The investment volume increased by 9% …
Read More »THE MONSTER OF LONDON CITY (1964) reviews of Jack the Ripper crime thriller
The Monster of London City is a 1964 German crime thriller film about a modern day Jack the Ripper reenacting real-life murders. Directed by Edwin Zbonek (The crazy executioners) based on a screenplay by Robert A. Stemmle [as R.A. Stemmle] (The crazy executioners; The Curse of the Hidden Vault; The …
Read More »Rishi Sunak is down but not out – if only that could be said for Britain
This may all prove overly depressing, but it’s still pretty hard to see at this point why things should be going much better. Growth heals everything – at least everything economic – but it is particularly scarce. First the pandemic and then the war in Ukraine apparently made the situation …
Read More »Durkan carries out a security review of buildings in the UK in the wake of the Grenfell fire
Irish-owned construction group Durkan Holdings Ltd is investigating houses it has built in the UK for potential safety issues. The UK is revising fire safety laws for flats and houses after a fire that killed 72 people at London’s Grenfell Tower and is asking builders to adapt existing buildings to …
Read More »UK prospectus regime review
background Following the consultations launched by the Chancellor in July 2021 regarding the proposed reform of the UK prospectus regime, the UK Treasury published its response on 1 March 2022. These consultations followed Lord Hill’s recommendations regarding the UK listing regime in the UK For more information on the listing …
Read More »Given the stock’s recent weakness, are Barratt Developments plc (LON:BDEV) fundamentals good enough to warrant a buy?
It’s hard to get excited looking at the recent performance of Barratt Developments (LON:BDEV) when the stock is down 22% over the past three months. However, stock prices are usually driven over the long term by a company’s financials, which in this case look quite respectable. In this article, we’ve …
Read More »The bosses of Mace and Willmott Dixon sit on the building skills task force in London
The City of London Corporation has launched a new ‘Skills for a Sustainable Skyline’ task force which will work to define and address skills gaps around the construction, retrofitting and maintenance of low carbon commercial buildings in Central London boroughs. Among those selected for the taskforce are Hannah Vickers, Mace’s …
Read More »Investing in Venus (XVS) – Everything you need to know
The DeFi sector has revolutionized finance, making it decentralized and accessible to all, without any kind of bias. This is very beneficial when it comes to things like staking and yield farming, but it can lead to life-changing opportunities when it comes to things like lending. As you know, getting …
Read More »A school girl’s fundraiser for the Hampstead Heath play area
Released: 11:47 am April 20, 2022 A school girl calls for more donors to support her bid to rejuvenate the Hampstead Heath Extension play area. Last year, Olivia White decided it needed a refurbishment and started fundraising by selling jam made from blackberries she picked on the moors. The 11-year-old …
Read More »Ukrainian forces have fended off “numerous” Russian attack attempts in the Donbas, says British Defense Intelligence
Russia’s Defense Ministry issued a statement on Tuesday claiming Russian forces had opened an evacuation corridor around the besieged Azovstal Steelworks in Mariupol, a claim denied by a local Ukrainian police officer. “Given the catastrophic situation that has developed at the Azovstal metallurgical plant in the city of Mariupol, and …
Read More »US fintech unicorn Cross River Bank is set to back Revolut’s consumer lending
Alternative Lendingdigital banking A partnership between two highly respected startups on both sides of the Atlantic. Image source: Revolut. Revolut is ramping up its American ambitions with a partnership it says will enable a wave of consumer credit, including credit and personal loans, for its US customers. The partnership is …
Read More »Howden Joinery Group Plc (LON:HWDN) Stock Is Down But Fundamentals Look Strong: Is The Market Wrong?
With the stock down 10% over the past three months, it’s easy to disregard Howden Joinery Group (LON:HWDN). However, stock prices are usually driven by a company’s financial performance over the long term, which in this case looks quite promising. In particular, we have chosen to examine Howden Joinery Group’s …
Read More »Mariupol in last siege; Ukrainian armed forces ‘will fight to the end’
Placeholder when loading item promotions Ukrainian forces resisted Russian demands to surrender in the key port city of Mariupol by Sunday, although the situation appeared grim as forces holed up in the bombed-out city, where tens of thousands of stranded civilians are struggling to access basic necessities. Analysts expect Russia …
Read More »UK furniture prices soar as war in Ukraine drives up timber costs | manufacturing sector
Shoppers are warned that the cost of a new sofa and other furniture will skyrocket as the war between Russia and Ukraine drives up the cost of key materials like wood. “We’ve never seen anything like this in terms of general price increases for materials,” said Sean Holt, managing director …
Read More »Ukraine War: Russia imposes travel bans on Boris Johnson and other British officials
The diplomatic rift between Russia and the West widened further on Saturday when Moscow barred British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and a dozen other senior British officials from entering the country in response to British sanctions. The ministry’s statement cited “unprecedented hostile actions by the UK government, particularly in the …
Read More »The UK’s best pubs and bars have been unveiled just in time for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend
The bars have a huge reach from Clackmannanshire to Cornwall and operators are hoping this is the stepping stone they need to continue the rising trade Almost 100 pubs and bars will party after being voted the best in Britain ( Image: Bloomberg via Getty Images) Britain’s best pubs and …
Read More »Covid News: FDA approves first coronavirus breath test
After receiving a first dose of Pfizer’s BioNTech vaccine in San Francisco last year.Recognition…Mike Kai Chen for the New York Times A company announcement Thursday that a small clinical trial showed that a booster shot of Pfizer’s BioNTech coronavirus vaccine boosted the immune responses of 140 children ages 5 to …
Read More »Are Innovative Financial ISAs Worth the Risks?
Innovative financial institutions invest in P2P loans that can pay attractive interest rates This type of debt carries a number of risks, including default, bankruptcy and lack of liquidity For retail investors, there are fewer P2P options than there used to be Innovative Finance Individual Savings Accounts (Ifisas) have their …
Read More »London City Council is providing $71,000 to move a chapel for fugitive slaves
Breadcrumb Trail Links local news Publication date: April 12, 2022 • 3 hours ago • 2 minutes read • 5 comments Dawn Miskelly, left, Chief Executive of Fanshawe Pioneer Village, and Christina Lord, member of the London Black History Coordinating Committee, point out the proposed location of the Fugitive Slave …
Read More »Extinction Rebellion protests are forcing Lloyd’s of London staff to work from home
GGood Morning. There is one more reminder of the cost of living crisis this morning, with the latest ONS figures showing wage growth lagging well behind rising inflation. While average earnings excluding bonuses rose 4.1 percent year-on-year in February, they fell 1.3 percent on a price-adjusted basis — the biggest …
Read More »Blend secures £120m raise to give UK property developers extra ‘muscle’
Monday, April 11, 2022 4:33 p.m Property equity firm Blend Network has secured a record £120m boost to lend that extra ‘muscle’ to UK developers. Blend, backed by OakNorth Bank chairman and former Barclays vice chairman Cyrus Ardalan, snagged the sum from a syndicate of six major family offices “Receiving …
Read More »Offshore Oil and Gas Seismic Equipment and Acquisitions Market Size, Trends and Forecasts
New Jersey, United States – Verified Market Research offers an encyclopedic study of the Offshore Oil and Gas Seismic Equipment and Acquisitions Market with holistic insights into important factors and aspects affecting the future growth of the market. Offshore Oil and Gas Seismic Equipment and Acquisitions Market has been analyzed …
Read More »CoLA meets Solent Kestrels in the WNBL D1 Playoffs Finals
Credit: Luke Simcock/LSMedia The City of London Academy and Solent Kestrels will contest the finals of the WNBL D1 Playoffs later this month after surviving opposing semi-final encounters. The league champions swept past Anglia Ruskin University in a 67-38 win, while seventh-seeded Kestrels battled past the Thames Valley Cavaliers on …
Read More »Ukraine LIVE: Putin’s plans in shambles with Russia to withdraw debt as economy collapses | world | news
Another senior Russian general has died in combat in Ukraine, Viségrad reports 24. Colonel Alexander Bespalov, the commander of the 59th Guards Tank Regiment, was reportedly killed in action by Ukrainian defense forces. It would contribute to the deaths of 16 of Vladimir Putin’s senior military officials, including five named …
Read More »Putin humiliated as terrified soldiers exit TANKS in ‘hasty’ retreat | world | news
After temporarily relocating from the Ukrainian capital to Poland following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the European Union is resuming its diplomatic presence in Kyiv, it announced on Friday. EU Ambassador to Ukraine Matti Maasikas “returns to Kyiv to increase EU presence and ensure support from our Ukrainian partners,” the bloc …
Read More »Any Chance On CVS Group plc (LON:CVSG) 37% Undervaluation?
In this article, we’re going to estimate the intrinsic value of CVS Group plc (LON:CVSG) by projecting its future cash flows and then discounting them to today’s value. The discounted cash flow (DCF) model is the tool we will use for this. Don’t be put off by the jargon, the …
Read More »Macron looks to the stronghold of London in the tight elections in France
Emmanuel Macron once described London as the sixth largest city in France because many French people live and work there – and he could need their help when a tense presidential election begins on Sunday. A late sprint by far-right challenger Marine Le Pen threatens to cause an upset in …
Read More »ALEX BRUMMER: Britain better without Chancellor’s tax attack
ALEX BRUMMER: Britain would be in a much better position to shoulder its burden without the Chancellor’s tax attack: Gloss is tarnished for Rishi Sunak Sunak misjudged the economy that emerged from the Covid crisis and is embroiled in Ukraine The Chancellor’s acclaimed reputation rested on an intelligent response to …
Read More »Herdy founders honored for their work promoting Herdwicks
Herdy and Armstrong Watson have collaborated to produce new characters The founders of the popular Herdy brand have been granted freedom from the City of London in recognition of their commitment to the Herdwick breed. Spencer and Diane Hannah were also inducted into the Worshipful Company of Woolmen. Spencer said: …
Read More »Resolutions of the Annual General Meeting and Board of Directors of Harvia Plc on 7 April 2022
Harvia Oyj LISTING April 7, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. EEST The annual general meeting of Harvia Plc, held on 7 April 2022, approved the financial statements and discharged the directors and the company’s CEO for the financial year 2021. The annual general meeting, in an advisory resolution, approved the remuneration …
Read More »Shell writes off up to $5 billion after leaving Russia; UK house price rises continue – Business Live | company
6m ago02:48 House prices in the UK hit a new high in March House prices in the UK continued to rise over the past month, taking the average house price to a new record high of over £282,000. But pressure on the cost of living could take some of the …
Read More »UK shoppers at Westfield Malls get the BNPL option
Customers at more than a dozen stores at Westfields shopping centers in London and Stratford City can now use the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) option when shopping, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday (April 6). Clearpay Finance Solutions, a payment processing provider based in Manchester, England, has entered into a partnership …
Read More »Process and control today | Intelligent Machine Safety Monitoring: New Metrix 5580 Series Signal Converters and Switches Available from Ixthus Instrumentation
06/04/2022 Ixthus Instrumentation Limited Metrix, the US-based vibration measurement and condition monitoring specialist, recently announced its new 5580 series of intelligent vibration signal conditioners and switches. Available with full UK support from Metrix’s distributor Ixthus Instrumentation, the new units provide a 4…20mA output proportional to the sensed variable of accelerometers, …
Read More »Western student wants security concerns related to monitored points of use to be addressed by Carepoint
A Western University freshman has some major security concerns around the entrance to his Dundas Street apartment building. Nic Nemisz says the only access to his unit is through an alleyway, which is also used by people using Carepoint – a safe consumption and treatment service that helps the city’s …
Read More »Fintech Freetrade starts in Sweden
British fintech Freetrade announced its upcoming launch in the Swedish retail market. They recently received regulatory approval from financial inspectionsa first step towards possible expansion into other EU countries. free tradea seven-year-old startup with more than 1 million customers, has raised funds through a mix of investors including Left Lane …
Read More »Global Functional Safety Devices Market Size, Growth, Report Study 2029
This practical and detailed Functional Safety Devices market report provides a clear picture of trade regulation, Functional Safety Devices market expansion, new product launches and innovations. It identifies Functional Safety Devices market trends and future market growth in 2022-2029. Also, the Functional Safety Devices market competition is introduced among the …
Read More »Sunak despises the OBR’s dire warnings – but the facts speak for themselves | Richard Partton
Rishi Sunak should be used to gloomy economic forecasts. During his two years as chancellor, he was warned to prepare for the worst jobs crisis since the 1980s, an unprecedented recession in three centuries and the biggest shock to public finances since World War II. Not everything has come true. …
Read More »“I went in search of London’s ‘hardest pub to find’ and it was so worth it” – Amber-Louise Large
London is a city full of secrets and hidden treasures; and there’s great satisfaction in smugly telling your friends you know a place they’ve never heard of when you’re all discussing where to go for a drink on a Friday night. Ye Old Miter, a pub in Holborn, is the …
Read More »Great Portland Estates Plc (LON:GPE) On The Up But Financial Outlook Looks Pretty Poor: Is The Stock Overpriced?
Great Portland Estates (LON:GPE) stock is up a whopping 6.0% over the past month. However, we wanted to take a closer look at the key financial indicators as markets usually pay for long-term fundamentals and in this case they don’t look very promising. Today we will be paying special attention …
Read More »Your complete guide to applying to universities in the UK
The UK is home to some of the best educational institutions, featuring in both QS World University and Times Higher Education rankings. With a range of Bachelors and Masters programs and a vibrant atmosphere, these institutes attract thousands of international students who prefer to go to the UK for the …
Read More »Wirex consumers’ crypto concerns need to be addressed
In this week’s top news from Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), not everyone has been buying cryptocurrencies, but crypto awareness has gone through the roof; and Dutch payments group Adyen unveils a range of embedded financial products. Also, London-based real estate tech startup Goodlord raises £27 million (about US$35.4 …
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