Royal Mail (LON:RMG)‘s stock had its “sell” rating reiterated by Liberum Capital in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, November 21st, Stock Target Advisor reports. They presently have a GBX 175 ($2.29) target price on the stock, down from their prior target price of GBX 185 …
Read More »Men ‘framed by corrupt detective’ in 70s have names cleared
Three men who were convicted and imprisoned on the evidence of a corrupt police officer nearly 50 years ago have had their sentences overturned by judges. Winston Trew and Sterling Christie, both 69, and George Griffiths, 67, were among a group – known as the “Oval Four” – who were …
Read More »Labour promises to create business advocacy group : CityAM
Labour has pledged to create a state-run business support agency as part of a spate of policies intended to help small to medium enterprises (SMEs). If elected, the party wants to a create the Business Development Agency, which would assist companies “access business advice, finance and large scale government contracts”. …
Read More »UKPN launches vehicle-to-grid hub | theenergyst.com
UK Power Networks has pulled together details of vehicle-to-grid trials around the world at V2G Hub. The distribution network operator is involved in various EV trials exploring smart charging and flexibility, including Optimise Prime, which includes Royal Mail, Centrica and Uber fleets (though the DNO is still trying to recruit …
Read More »The story behind the bizarrely dressed man who goes around making Swansea people smile
If you’ve paid a visit to Swansea city centre recently, chances are that one individual in particular will have caught your eye. You can hardly miss him. Dressed from head to toe in all sorts of regalia, from Christmas tree decorations to traffic cones, with a pink dyed beard and …
Read More »Electric/Hybrid – Research Shows UK?s Electric Car Uptake Remains Stubbornly Low
Thursday, 05 December 2019 The UK’s electric car uptake remains low with just 0.50% of vehicles now plug-ins, hardly changed from 0.46% last year, according to UK private equity investment firm Growthdeck. Growthdeck states the lack of infrastructure has been a key impediment on the adoption of plug-in vehicles across …
Read More »Labour nationalisation will ‘slow’ climate change fight
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption‘Private investment is bringing down the cost of renewable energy’ Nationalising UK energy companies will delay the UK’s move towards a zero carbon future according to the chief executive of Scottish Power, Keith Anderson. He said that investment by the private sector …
Read More »How Meghan and Harry’s new public approach is affecting relationships
Ever since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex earlier this year released candid interviews detailing their struggles with royal life, there have been reports of tension between the couple and the rest of the royal family. Meghan Markle has also launched a lawsuit against the British tabloid The Mail on …
Read More »Royal seal of approval for Adam’s new book!
A Holton le Clay author has received two letters of thanks from Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace after his new children’s book took the literary world by storm. Adam Richardson, 36, who works as a team manager at Ecotricity in Louth, had been writing his fantasy adventure novel ‘Orbs and …
Read More »FTSE 250 movers: Dunelm surges, AJ Bell stumbles
London’s FTSE 250 was 0.20% higher at 20,706.34 in afternoon trade on Thursday, with Dunelm leading the charge upward. Shares of the homeware retailer surged after it said full-year pre-tax profit was set to come in higher than previous expectations. AJ Bell analyst Russ Mould said: “A lot can happen …
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