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Jersey homeless charity concerned over energy costs
Some islanders are struggling to heat their homes in cold temperatures, a homeless charity boss has warned. The Shelter Trust chairman Mike Powell said he was concerned some people were “effectively rough sleeping at home” because they could not afford energy bills. “We think with more cold months likely to come the problem will become…
Nandy minded to intervene in Skys £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm
But Nandy has told Sky and ITV that she is considering issuing a public interest intervention notice (PIIN) to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and regulator Ofcom, forcing an investigation into the tie-up. In a letter to both companies, she said she was minded to order the probe to address public interest considerations including:…
US stock market ends 2025 on a high note after volatile year
Danielle KayeBusiness reporter Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images It’s been a roller-coaster year for financial markets – but US stock investors are heading into 2026 on a high note. US President Donald Trump’s global trade tariffs sent shockwaves through markets in the spring. But by summer, the US saw record highs fuelled by strong company…
‘Failings at every level’ led to botched insulation scheme
A botched net zero scheme which has caused damp issues in thousands of homes was the result of ”serious failings at every level”, a UK government official has said. Last month, the National Audit Office found that 98% of the 23,000 homes that had external wall insulation installed under two separate schemes will result in…
Lush co-founder takes pride in being a woke nerd
Pritti MistryBusiness reporter Lush Most companies and bosses would squirm at the idea of being called “woke” and may even regard it as an insult. But not Mark Constantine. Lush’s outspoken co-founder and chief executive wears it like a badge of honour and is not ashamed of turning it into a business philosophy. The firm…
