Frightful Friday for travellers arrives, as Christmas strikes kick off
Border Force, Royal Mail and rail workers will all strike in the coming days, setting the scene for Christmas disruption
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Landlords see digital tax scheme delayed amid 'challenging economic environment'
Government plans to digitalise the tax system used by landlords and self-employed workers have been paused for two years
Airports targeted as more strikes get underway, Royal Mail, nurses, rail disputes continue
More strike action will start this week with airport staff and ambulance workers among those set to walk out in the coming days.
Report exposes flaws in UK carbon offsetting market
Limited data, scarce financing and the lack of a universal code are all issues found within the UK’s carbon offsetting market
Green jobs’ being created at four times the rate of the wider UK labour market
The number of green jobs being advertised has increased by 118% since 2021, according to PwC
Harland & Wolff secures titanic defence contract
Belfast shipyard’s iconic yellow cranes to return to action
Liverpool dockers strikes end after “inflation busting” pay offer
Liverpool Dockers accepted pay increases of between 14%-18.5%, ending nearly two months of action.
AmeraMex International lands $7.1 million rental deal from the US military
“We like rental agreements as they generate steady cash flow and, after an agreement expires, we refurbish the equipment, if necessary, and sell back into the open market," said AmeraMex founder CEO Lee Hamre
Mondi impresses with ability to skirt European energy problems
The paper and packaging group said most of its pulp and paper mills generate the majority of their energy internally from biomass burning
FedEx delivers disappointing 1Q 2023 results; reveals rate hikes and cost cutting measures
Revenues came in at US$23.3 billion, missing analysts' expectations of $23.59 billion. Adjusted earnings per share were US$3.44, below estimates of $5.14
King Charles III's reign begins
King Charles has been proclaimed and a new era has officially started.
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RPM Automotive motors to 74% growth in quarterly revenue compared to 2021 quarter; annual revenue up 84%
“RPM enters FY23 with an annualised revenue run rate of over $120 million and increased operating leverage to underpin sustainable earnings growth moving forward,” said CEO Clive Finkelstein.
UK's Financial Conduct Authority to regulate funeral plan providers
"With the new rules in place, consumers will be better protected when they need it the most"
British exporters blame post-Brexit delays for stagnating trade
The most common barriers cited by businesses were customs checks and border queues, with only 29% stating sales increased in the second quarter - and were the same for the fifth consecutive quarter
RPM Automotive Group completes AFT acquisition and boosts ARR to more than $120 million
“Over the past year, we have successfully executed on our strategic plan, exceeding our expectations through the delivery of strong organic revenue growth and continued margin expansion. We are building a vertically integrated business acro