Some pivotal economic data will be lined up and drive the financial market sentiment this week. Investors will focus on the Eurozone’s flash first-quarter GDP and the final CPI for April. More importantly, the US is also set to release its April inflat…
The Big Question: Is a business degree the key to success?
Formal education isn’t for everyone but we’re often led to believe that it’s the only path to success. When looking at Forbes’ Global 2000 of 2023, the ranking of the world’s biggest companies, almost all of the CEOs or senior leaders of the top 10 com…
UK stakes its claims to second spot in worldwide online gambling
The UK has bagged second spot in the top online gambling nations list in 2024, with a projected revenue of about £11.01 billion (€12.80 billion), according to Statista data about gambling revenue, compiled by the Japanese online casino guide for 61 cou…
BMW unveils AI driven plans for it’s Munich plant to go electric only
Paving the way is a €650million investment that’s already seen construction begin on a new assembly line and body shop; space was freed up when internal combustion engine production halted in 2023, moving overseas to other BMW facilities. “Munich is th…
Ravenswood Pet Rescue Centre in Wisbech is seeking help after a large pet rescue which included tiny puppies
Fenland’s Ravenswood Pet Rescue is calling for support in caring for animals saved in a large rescue – among them young puppies. Three cats and 19 dogs were rescued in a joint operation between police, Fenland District Council and other partners. Two o…
Meet the fund manager: Finding the best ideas in the world
By Elliot Gulliver-Needham In this weekly series, investment reporter Elliot Gulliver-Needham sits down with a fund manager for a Q&A. This week, we’re hearing from Gerrit Smit, manager of the Stonehage Fleming Global Best Ideas Equity fund. How does y…
‘What’s the point in being here’… Paul Merson says Man Utd player should be fuming with selection decision v Arsenal
There was one combination Manchester United fans desperately did not want to see against Arsenal, the defensive partnership of Casemiro and Jonny Evans. Erik ten Hag said late last week that Lisandro Martinez would not be risked just yet, despite retur…
Exiled Hong Kong activist: HSBC ‘short-sighted’ for lobbying Sunak to ease China crackdown
By Lars Mucklejohn A leading Hong Kong pro-democracy activist has called major firms like HSBC and Standard Chartered “short-sighted” for lobbying the UK government to ease its planned clampdowns on China. A number of major British companies with conne…
King’s Lynn man Sean Keeble stole taps and washing pods ‘out of desperation’
A shoplifter admitted in court that he stole taps and washing pods. Sean Keeble, 32, of Hillen Road in Lynn, appeared at the town’s magistrates’ Court on Thursday where he admitted to three counts of theft. Prosector Lesla Small said that the first off…
London’s strength suggests economic recovery has further to run
By Chris Dorrell London was once again the UK’s fastest growing region, according to a new survey, helping to drive a continued uptick in business activity across the country. Natwest’s London purchasing managers’ index (PMI), a measure of activity in …