By Ilaria Grasso Macola Icelandic legacy carrier Icelandair remains “cautiously optimistic” about the next year, as it plans some moderate growth despite the current inflationary headwinds. “We are in a very good position,” chief executive Bogi Nils Bo…
Sacked Tory chair: Suella Braverman had ‘multiple breaches of ministerial code’
By Jack Mendel The sacked Conservative Party chair Jake Berry has claimed Suella Braverman was forced to quit over “multiple breaches”, including one relating to national security. The deposed head of the party under Liz Truss made his comments during …
‘A lot of errors’: Drax hits back at tree-hacking claims
By Nicholas Earl There were “a lot of errors” in the BBC Panorama’s expose of Drax’s logging practices, argued Dr Alan Knight, director of sustainability for the power group. He told the Environmental Audit Committee the BBC’s claim 11 per cent of its …
So-so energy: Supplier’s push for funds is a worrying sign for the market
By Nicholas Earl So Energy’s scramble for funds this winter reflects the stark reality that even with historic levels of financing and Government support for households, businesses and suppliers – the crisis is far from over. It raises troubling questi…
Best Halloween drinks to stock up the drinks cabinet
By Adam Bloodworth Halloween means different things to different people. For some it’s a theatrical celebration of the macabre, for others an opportunity to explore the darker aspects of the supernatural, and then there are those for whom it’s just abo…
Deutsche Bank posts ninth successive quarterly profit as turnaround efforts yield gains
By Jack Barnett ONE OF Europe’s biggest lender’s Deutsche Bank has notched its ninth successive quarterly profit, marking a big turnaround after years of being mired in scandal and losses. The German giant said today profits hit €1.12bn (£975m) in the …
Car industry calls on UK to deliver regulation on self-driving cars by 2025
By Ilaria Grasso Macola Automotive industry leaders have called for the UK Government to deliver its regulatory framework on self-driving cars by 2025. David Wong, senior technology and innovation manager at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trade…
Roy returns for England ODI squad against Australia
By Matt Hardy Jason Roy has been recalled by England’s one-day selectors having been dropped from the limited-overs side ahead of the ongoing Twenty20 Cricket World Cup in Australia. The 15-man squad will play three matches against Australia in an inte…
So Energy seeks tens of millions in extra cash amid UK energy crisis
By Millie Turner So Energy is reportedly seeking tens of millions of pounds worth of additional funding to help navigate the UK’s energy crisis. The energy firm, which supplies power to more than 300,000 households, in August urged the government to ac…
BUCS the trend? Why Uni rugby should be at the core of English reformation
By Matt Hardy University rugby (BUCS) has all the capabilities to be the next generator of internationals should the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Premiership Rugby restructure its pathways. A week ago, the RFU’s chief executive Bill Sweeney stated th…