British Business – March 10,
These are the most popular stories in the British business pages. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these reports.
The Times
Britain advises Ukraine on how to handle peace talks with the United States, while President Zelensky is on his way to Saudi Arabia. He had said that Russia was responsible for hundreds of attacks against his people over the last week.
BP CEO Murray Auchincloss said that a decision to increase fossil fuel output and abandon green energy goals is "resonating", as he races against time to convince investors that he can change the fortunes of the oil giant.
The Guardian
Alteri and Modella Capital remain the only two parties in negotiations to purchase the struggling high street division of retailer WH Smith.
British Senior Minister Pat McFadden pledged to introduce "radical" changes to the civil service, including digitisation, and stricter performance goals for officials to mimic private sector practices.
The Telegraph
Starlink has been awarded a contract by the NHS in the UK worth 85,000 pound ($109,905) for providing internet services to North East and North Cumbria GP offices and administrative offices.
Sky News
Bain and WPP are the owners of Kantar Group's global market research arm, Worldpanel. They will explore the possibility of selling the Worldpanel division for at least 5 billion pounds ($6.47 billion).
($1 = 0.7734 pounds) (Compiled by Bengaluru newsroom) - A man accused of intentionally or recklessly causing public nuisance, and trespassing at a protected area has scaled down the lower sections of Big Ben’s Elizabeth Tower in London's Palace of Westminster. (Compiled and published by Bengaluru Newsroom)
(source: Reuters)
