Vauxhall says the global shortage of microchips has forced it to cut 100 jobs at its Luton van plant. Affected staff at the plant, which makes the Vivaro van, are set to leave by the end of the week. It was initially feared up to 200 positions might go […]
EA says NFTs are part of the future of games industry
Game publisher Electronic Arts (EA) has told investors that collectible NFTs are “an important part of the future of our industry”. NFTs have erupted in popularity in recent months as a way to buy and sell digital-only art and collectible items. EA makes the Fifa football series, which uses […]
EA says NFTs are part of the future of games industry
Game publisher Electronic Arts (EA) has told investors that collectible NFTs are “an important part of the future of our industry”. NFTs have erupted in popularity in recent months as a way to buy and sell digital-only art and collectible items. EA makes the Fifa football series, which uses […]
Oldest department store to reopen in Derby as pop-up
A shop that was billed as the “world’s oldest department store” prior to its closure in 2019 is to reopen as a pop-up store. Bennetts, in Derby – which opened as an ironmongers in 1734 – was bought out of administration by local businessman Paul Hurst. Mr Hurst said […]
Oldest department store to reopen in Derby as pop-up
A shop that was billed as the “world’s oldest department store” prior to its closure in 2019 is to reopen as a pop-up store. Bennetts, in Derby – which opened as an ironmongers in 1734 – was bought out of administration by local businessman Paul Hurst. Mr Hurst said […]
Supermarkets promise to halve environmental impact by 2030
Five of the UK’s biggest supermarkets have promised to halve the environmental impact of a weekly food shop by the end of the decade. Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Co-op and M&S said they would reduce carbon emissions, deforestation and the food waste and packaging they produce. Their efforts will be […]
Supermarkets promise to halve environmental impact by 2030
Five of the UK’s biggest supermarkets have promised to halve the environmental impact of a weekly food shop by the end of the decade. Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Co-op and M&S said they would reduce carbon emissions, deforestation and the food waste and packaging they produce. Their efforts will be […]
UK business output falls for sixth month in a row amid supply chain crisis
British businesses’ output has fallen for the sixth month in a row amid a supply chain crisis, energy price rises and a shortages of workers. UK business output hit its lowest level since March during the last national coronavirus lockdown, according to the accountancy firm BDO. Its measure fell […]
UK business output falls for sixth month in a row amid supply chain crisis
British businesses’ output has fallen for the sixth month in a row amid a supply chain crisis, energy price rises and a shortages of workers. UK business output hit its lowest level since March during the last national coronavirus lockdown, according to the accountancy firm BDO. Its measure fell […]
EU could shelve Brexit trade deal if UK triggers article 16
The prospect of a trade war between the UK and the EU has edged closer, with Ireland giving the clearest hint yet that Brussels plans to suspend the entire trade deal struck last December if the British government suspends the Northern Ireland Brexit protocol. The Irish foreign minister, Simon […]