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 SSE announces plans to invest billions as operating profit rises

SSE announces plans to invest billions as operating profit rises

May 24, 2023 02:50 PM AEST | By PAMEDIA

The FTSE 100 firm’s operating profit climbed to £2.53 billion and it announced plans that could see it invest up to £40 billion over the next decade.

 Fashion tycoon named richest person in Scotland for second year running

Fashion tycoon named richest person in Scotland for second year runn...

May 19, 2023 06:00 AM AEST | By PAMEDIA

Billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen has been named as the richest man in Scotland for the second year running, the Sunday Times Rich List revealed.

 Slender uptick for Scottish retail sales as inflation eats away at growth

Slender uptick for Scottish retail sales as inflation eats away at g...

May 16, 2023 03:42 PM AEST | By PAMEDIA

In April, sales north of the border went up by just 0.3% last month once inflation was taken into account, the Scottish Retail Consortium said.

 Ayrshire firm fined £75,000 in Scottish first

Ayrshire firm fined £75,000 in Scottish first

May 16, 2023 12:15 PM AEST | By PAMEDIA

Gas leaked out of four water chillers, according to environmental body Sepa.

 European growth forecast raised to 1.1% after winter recession avoided

European growth forecast raised to 1.1% after winter recession avoid...

May 15, 2023 09:12 AM AEST | By PAMEDIA

Europe had faced expectations of a winter energy catastrophe after Russia cut off most supplies of natural gas to the continent.

 John Wood Group suitor drops £1.7bn takeover plans

John Wood Group suitor drops £1.7bn takeover plans

May 15, 2023 06:47 AM AEST | By PAMEDIA

US firm Apollo Management said it would not be making an offer for Aberdeen-based Wood Group, just two days before the deal deadline.

 G7 finance leaders vow to contain inflation as talks in Japan wrap up

G7 finance leaders vow to contain inflation as talks in Japan wrap u...

May 13, 2023 04:58 AM AEST | By PAMEDIA

The finance leaders’ talks laid the groundwork for a summit of G7 leaders in Hiroshima next week.

 G7 talks focus on ways to fortify banks as China accuses group of hypocrisy

G7 talks focus on ways to fortify banks as China accuses group of hy...

May 12, 2023 09:08 AM AEST | By PAMEDIA

Tensions with China and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine loomed large over talks in Niigata.

 Yellen warns US default would be ‘a catastrophe’ as G7 finance ministers meet

Yellen warns US default would be ‘a catastrophe’ as G7 finance minis...

May 11, 2023 07:01 AM AEST | By PAMEDIA

The impasse over spending risks leaving the US government unable to pay for teachers and medical care for veterans.

 Construction begins on ‘carbon neutral’ Sutherland Spaceport

Construction begins on ‘carbon neutral’ Sutherland Spaceport

May 04, 2023 03:46 PM AEST | By PAMEDIA

Sutherland Spaceport will be home to the rocket company Orbex.

 European Central Bank announces quarter-point rise in interest rates

European Central Bank announces quarter-point rise in interest rates

May 04, 2023 12:32 PM AEST | By PAMEDIA

The decision comes a day after the US Federal Reserve also approved a quarter-point increase.

 Scottish college lecturers start boycott as part of industrial action

Scottish college lecturers start boycott as part of industrial actio...

May 02, 2023 01:58 PM AEST | By PAMEDIA

EIS-Fela members will not enter students’ marks into college systems as part a dispute over pay.

 European Central Bank set to raise interest rates after inflation edges higher

European Central Bank set to raise interest rates after inflation ed...

May 02, 2023 09:33 AM AEST | By PAMEDIA

The inflation rate in the eurozone rose to 7% in April.

 Europe’s economy barely grows as inflation pinches consumers

Europe’s economy barely grows as inflation pinches consumers

April 28, 2023 10:45 AM AEST | By PAMEDIA

The 20 countries that use the euro currency picked up speed in the first quarter after zero growth in the last three months of 2022.

 20% of people ‘less confident than six months ago about paying rent or mortgage’

20% of people ‘less confident than six months ago about paying rent...

April 23, 2023 01:45 AM AEST | By PAMEDIA

HSBC UK and housing charity Shelter have announced a new partnership to support the financial health of people and communities.

 Credit Suisse investors sue after facing billions in losses

Credit Suisse investors sue after facing billions in losses

April 21, 2023 01:24 PM AEST | By PAMEDIA

The investors are contesting an order by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority that wiped out billions in higher-risk bonds.

 Nokia warns over economic situation as it reports lower profits than expected

Nokia warns over economic situation as it reports lower profits than...

April 20, 2023 09:50 AM AEST | By PAMEDIA

The wireless and fixed-network equipment maker reported net profit of 342 million euros (£300 million) for the January-March period.

 Credit Suisse accused of hindering probe into Nazi-linked accounts

Credit Suisse accused of hindering probe into Nazi-linked accounts

April 19, 2023 10:35 AM AEST | By PAMEDIA

US senators said some accounts linked to Nazi Germany were open until just a few years ago.

 Rex International Says Lime Petroleum AS Engaged ABG Sundal Collier ASA To Carry Out Tap Issue Of Up To US$4.8 Mln

Rex International Says Lime Petroleum AS Engaged ABG Sundal Collier...

April 18, 2023 12:55 AM AEST | By Reuters

April 17 (Reuters) - Rex International Holding Ltd : * LIME PETROLEUM AS ENGAGED ABG SUNDAL COLLIER ASA TO CARRY OUT TAP ISSUE OF UP TO US$4.8 MILLION...

 Legion Consortium Says Lee Yu Juan Appointed As CFO

Legion Consortium Says Lee Yu Juan Appointed As CFO

April 18, 2023 12:54 AM AEST | By Reuters

April 17 (Reuters) - Legion Consortium Ltd: * LEE YU JUAN APPOINTED AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Further company coverage:

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