Louise Haigh warns CrossCountry train company over service reductions
The Transport Secretary said she had ‘little choice’ but to approve the reduced services in order to give passengers some certainty. Evening Standard Business News…
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International Slavery Remembrance Day
On 23 August 1791, enslaved people on the island of Saint Domingue (modern-day Haiti and the Dominican Republic) rose up against French colonial rule. The uprising played a crucial role…
Aston Martin sales stall as company sets aside £2bn for electric cars
The luxury car-maker said new chief executive Adrian Hallmark will join earlier than planned as it seeks to accelerate a turnaround plan. Evening Standard Business News…
YouGov shares crash after shock profit warning in ‘busiest year for elections on record’
Most electoral polls are not a large source of revenue for YouGov, which makes more of its money conducting market research for businesses Evening Standard Business News…
British American Tobacco sales in focus amid UK and US smoking ban uncertainty
BAT will give shareholders an update on its trading performance on Tuesday amid major smoking bans being considered in the UK and US. Evening Standard Business News…
Sports Direct loses Court of Appeal bid over Newcastle United kit deal
The retailer is run by former Newcastle owner Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group. Evening Standard Business News…
Nationwide boss sold £150,000 shares in Virgin Money before bid
Members’ call for vote on the controversial deal grows Evening Standard Business News…
UK and US block trade of new Russian metals at world’s largest exchanges
The move to ban Russian exports is an effort to hinder one of the country’s biggest sources of revenue. Evening Standard Business News…
Morrisons boss says ‘customers are beginning to notice’ improvements as sales rise
Like-for-like sales excluding fuel grew by 4.6% at £3.9 billion Evening Standard Business News…
What did we learn about our banks this week?
City Voices: UK bank shares have been stock market laggards for years Evening Standard Business News…