Lockdown saw the country’s appreciation of nature and wildlife increase. As one of the UK’s largest independent suppliers of garden wildlife products this trend shows no sign of stopping … Sean began Ark Wildlife 16 years ago when he found problems with the bird food market’s quality and service. […]
P131-B loss seen if fuel tax suspended
Local pump prices have gone up for the eighth straight week as oil firms on Monday raised gasoline prices by P1.8 per liter (/L), and increased diesel and kerosene prices by P1.5/L and P1.3/L, respectively. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS THE SUSPENSION of excise taxes on petroleum would result in […]
Philippine stocks extend rally on recovery hopes
SHARES extended their climb on Wednesday on hopes of global economic recovery and as the country’s pandemic situation continued to improve, as well as anticipation for the release of third-quarter corporate earnings. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) went up by 30.77 points or 0.42% to close at 7,297.08 on […]
Shares climb further as COVID-19 cases decline
STOCKS went up on Tuesday on the back of the improving coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation in the country and the implementation of the new alert level system in other areas besides Metro Manila. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose 46.50 points or 0.64% to close at 7,266.31 […]
There’s a shortage of bouncers – and nightclub bosses fear it could put public safety at risk
The nightclub industry has become the latest to be hit in the UK’s supply crisis – with bosses calling for urgent government action due to a shortage of bouncers. Industry leaders have warned the issue could become a “threat to public safety” as some venues are struggling to find […]
More than 1,400 firms went bust last month in England and Wales
The number of businesses going bust in England and Wales jumped last month to its highest level since the start of the pandemic, as experts predicted that the end of government support for indebted firms would lead to a surge in insolvencies next year. Some of the energy industry’s […]
BSP to continue to support recovery
PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS THE CENTRAL BANK will continue to maintain support for the economy’s weak recovery, as inflation is expected to slow down in the last months of the year, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno said. “The BSP will remain vigilant over the current inflation […]
Shares drop further as IMF cuts growth outlook
PHILIPPINE shares declined on Wednesday after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) lowered its economic growth outlook for the country and as investors remained cautious ahead of the announcement of new quarantine restrictions. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) lost 38.90 points or 0.54% to close at 7,068.92 on Wednesday, while […]
Shares drop further as IMF cuts growth outlook
PHILIPPINE shares declined on Wednesday after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) lowered its economic growth outlook for the country and as investors remained cautious ahead of the announcement of new quarantine restrictions. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) lost 38.90 points or 0.54% to close at 7,068.92 on Wednesday, while […]
Philippines OK’s Ronapreve for emergency use
The Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday said it had approved American and Swiss-developed Ronapreve for the emergency treatment of the coronavirus. The drug may be used for people aged 12 and above, FDA Director-General Rolando Enrique D. Domingo told an online news briefing. Ronapreve could cut the […]