Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Bank of England inflation report: Five things to watch

Ahead of the Bank of England's inflation report, here's what to watch out for.

Railway arches sale overlooked tenants, says spending watchdog

Network Rail only considered tenants "late in the process" of selling its commercial property, says watchdog.

Meet the fish leather pioneers

How the growth in making leather from fish skins could help the fashion industry reduce its environmental impact.

US Fed defies Trump and holds interest rates

The central bank has left borrowing costs unchanged despite the president calling for a 1% cut.

Huawei leak: Defence Secretary sacked

No 10 says Theresa May had "lost confidence in his ability to serve" in his role.

Fracking boss Jim Ratcliffe hits out at 'pathetic' government

Jim Ratcliffe, Britain's richest man and owner of Ineos, says ministers should look at the science.

Vegan food firm could raise $1.5bn on Wall Street

Could this vegan food firm raise $1.5bn on Wall Street?

UK government cancels Brexit ferry deals

The cancellation of contracts for extra Brexit ferry services could cost the taxpayer more than £50m.

Heathrow campaigners lose challenge against third runway

High Court judges rule in favour of the government's decision to approve airport expansion plans.

Failed Asda bid cost Sainsbury's £46m

The supermarket chain reveals the cost of its failed Asda merger as it reports a slip in sales.