Lockdown fears hit travel, hotel and pub shares
Lockdown fears hit travel, hotel and pub shares Image copyright Getty Images Leading shares across Europe have fallen sharply in morning trading amid fears that a renewed rise in coronavirus…
Historic former Birmingham pub to undergo facelift
Historic former Birmingham pub to undergo facelift A historic pub which has served a Birmingham city district since the 1800s is to be converted into commercial premises. Plans have been…
HSBC’s shares dive to lowest level since 1995 in HK
HSBC’s shares dive to lowest level since 1995 in HK Image copyright Getty Images HSBC’s share price in Hong Kong has fallen to its lowest level since 1995 amid allegations…
The Hut Group: All you need to know about the Manchester e-commerce giant
The Hut Group: All you need to know about the Manchester e-commerce giant Manchester-headquartered e-commerce giant The Hut Group last week raised £1.88bn in a huge UK flotation as it…
Coronavirus: UK firms voluntarily return £215m in furlough cash
Coronavirus: UK firms voluntarily return £215m in furlough cash Image copyright Getty Images UK firms have voluntarily returned more than £215m to the government in furlough scheme payments they did…
WeChat: Judge blocks US attempts to ban downloads of Chinese app
WeChat: Judge blocks US attempts to ban downloads of Chinese app Image copyright Reuters A judge has blocked a US government attempt to ban the Chinese messaging and payments app,…
Hoteliers urge Government to allow bigger gatherings
Hoteliers urge Government to allow bigger gatherings A hotel association has hit out over the new ‘rule of six’ and is urging the Government to do more to help the…
Major companies hiring in the UK
Unemployment is creeping up across the UK as companies battle with the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Many businesses – from major corporates to young start-ups – are being…
Coronavirus: Rolls-Royce considers tapping investors for £2.5bn
Coronavirus: Rolls-Royce considers tapping investors for £2.5bn Image copyright Getty Images Rolls-Royce is considering tapping investors for £2.5bn to boost its finances as coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on global…
Butlin’s: 1,000 jobs at risk when furlough ends
Butlin’s: 1,000 jobs at risk when furlough ends Image copyright Butlin’s Holiday camp operator Butlin’s has yet to tell 1,000 furloughed workers what their future is when the government’s wage…