Tag: business

Private equity firm LDC looks to increase north west investment LDC – the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group – said it is seeking to increase investment into north…

Ovo Energy to pay £8.9m for overcharging customers Image copyright Getty Images Ovo, which may become the UK’s second-largest energy company, has been forced to pay £8.9m by regulators after…

GWR ‘transformation’ sees boost in happy passenger numbers, transport watchdog finds Great Western Railway has seen a rise in the number of happy passengers using its services, an independent watchdog…

Coronavirus: Starbucks closes 2,000 Chinese branches Image copyright Getty Images Starbucks has closed half of its outlets in China to protect its staff and support government efforts to contain the…

Sacha Lord welcomes business rates cuts – but says ‘we need to go further’ to support night time economy Sacha Lord, the night time economy adviser for Greater Manchester, has…

Will the Bank of England cut interest rates? Image copyright Getty Images The Bank of England is set to announce whether or not it will change or hold interest rates…

Neil Woodford: Investor ‘feels let down’ over losses Image copyright Anne Sweeney Image caption Anne Sweeney says she feels let down Anne Sweeney was hoping her investments with Neil Woodford…

Inside Arco’s £30m National Distribution Centre ahead of Hull opening Arco’s new National Distribution Centre will become operational next month, marking a significant milestone in the company’s 135-year history in…

Huawei set for limited role in UK 5G networks The UK has decided to let Huawei continue to be used in its 5G networks but with restrictions, despite pressure from…