Stocks End Lower as Investors Weigh Ukraine War, Rate Increases
Major stock indexes were down on the day, as investors tried to assess the possibility of a war in Europe.
Valentine’s heartbreak for London traders as Ukraine fears grip global markets
Shares in the FTSE 100 had their second worst day so far this year.
Studio Retail collapses into administration with 1,000 jobs at risk
Requests for additional funding, which the company 'believed was sufficient to enable it to sell through the stock to customers', were rejected by its lending banks.
Rolls-Royce electric passenger plane to take flight by 2025
Rolls-Royce is racing to launch an electric passenger plane by 2025, a year earlier than had been expected, as it accelerates its efforts to replace traditional jet engines.
UK petrol prices surge to fresh record high
The cost of petrol rose to 148.02p a litre for the first time ever, while diesel reached a new high of 151.57p last Thursday.
More than £40bn wiped off London shares as fears build over Ukraine
Troops are gathering around the border between Ukraine and Russia.
European markets suffer Valentine’s Day slump amid Russia-Ukraine conflict
The US warned Russia could launch an invasion of Ukraine within days, while UK prime minister Boris Johnson is set to travel to countries in Europe this week in a bid to unite Western allies.
EY to hire 1,300 in net zero drive
Consultancy firm EY is recruiting more than 1,300 people as it launches a new sustainability offering to help support businesses prepare for net zero.