Offshore Wind Slowed by Broken Blades Rising Costs and Angry Fishermen

Trump fears overshadow US offshore wind gathering

A victory for the Republican candidate in next week’s election could all but bring the sector to a standstill

World - Financial Times - October 31

Ocean Winds and UFRN sign MoU for offshore wind energy in Brazil

World - Yahoo News - October 28

OW and Eletrobras partner to explore offshore wind energy in Brazil

World - Yahoo News - October 23

European leaders meet to re-energise offshore wind power

World - Yahoo News - October 24

Sweden stops plans for 13 offshore wind farms over security concerns

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

GE Vernova Finds Further Problems With Its Wind Turbine Blades

The company said other blades had a “manufacturing deviation” similar to a blade that shattered in July off the coast of Nantucket.

Business - The New York Times - October 23

Big offshore wind project proposed for New York as other sites are evaluated in 3 states

Offshore wind energy projects in New York, New Jersey and Maryland are moving forward, as federal regulators examine the proposals and opponents increase their legal challenges to the work

Tech - ABC News - October 22

Offshore wind industry says 'misinformation' from foes is a strong headwind it must fight

The offshore wind energy industry says it needs to fight back against disinformation being spread by opponents of wind farms

Tech - ABC News - October 29

U.S. dollar jumps as Donald Trump recaptures the White House

The U.S. currency's gains extended as former President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the U.S. presidential election.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Cost of upgrading six miles of A9 rises to £308m

The total cost of the dualling project was originally estimated to cost £197m.

Fortescue Iron Ore Shipments, Costs Rise

The company reiterated an annual production forecast of between 190 million and 200 million tons for the year through June 2025.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

UK ministers pledge crackdown on rising car insurance costs

Watchdogs, industry and consumer groups instructed to join taskforce as part of push to tackle ‘spiralling’ prices

Business - Financial Times - October 15

The difference between Harris and Starmer

A cautious politician is easier to elect than an ambiguous one

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Empty Tables and Rising Costs Push More Restaurants Into Bankruptcy

Red Lobster, Roti and other chains are closing locations as chapter 11 filings grow.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

UK to slash overseas aid in Budget as asylum seeker costs rise

International development organisations warn country’s contribution could slump to its lowest level in 17 years

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Rising insurance costs are another storm gathering over commercial real estate

Skyrocketing insurance premiums are a growing problem — and not only for homeowners.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

U.K. borrowing costs rise in volatile trade after budget delivered

U.K. government bond yields were volatile on Wednesday as traders initially welcomed news that the government would prioritize tax rises ahead of increased borrowing as it strives to fill a fiscal ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

UK borrowing costs rise as Reeves’ spending plans unnerve investors

Ten-year gilt yield hits five-month high after chancellor’s first Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 30

The cost of rising number of injuries in European soccer nears $800 million, report finds

An annual report says the rising number of injuries to top soccer players came at a cost of nearly $800 million across Europe’s leading leagues last season

Sports - ABC News - October 15

Rio Tinto's Australian Iron Ore Output Rises, but Miner Cautions on Cost Inflation

The world’s second-biggest miner by value said it produced slightly more iron ore from its Australian operations in the third quarter of 2024 but cautioned on inflation pressures.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

FirstFT: US consumers continue to spend, spend, spend

Also in today’s newsletter, North Korea fires its longest-ever test missile, and the activists ready to challenge the election result

World - Financial Times - October 31

UK’s borrowing costs rise as Reeves’s budget prompts fears of slower interest rate cuts

Markets conclude higher level of public spending could lead to higher inflation, making cuts in Bank of England rate less likely. . UK government borrowing costs have risen to their highest level ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Shares in UK retailers fall as sector counts cost of NICs tax rise – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Tariffs, tech and Taiwan: how China hopes to Trump-proof its economy . Yesterday’s cut to UK interest rates doesn’t seem to have ...

World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago

Is Germany’s business model broken?

All three of the country’s major industries are in crisis, and the economy is flatlining. Are politicians finally waking up?

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

The pet I’ll never forget: Shirley the much-loved dog, who couldn’t stop chasing fishermen

She was the result of a ‘street accident’ and was an adorable puppy who saw me through a lot – from my son leaving home to the end of my marriage. My family had always wanted a dog. We had tried ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages

Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.

Angry Kenyans' comments crash Senate email address

World - Yahoo News - October 25

Highway agency tells angry bird to 'myna its own business' after it photobombs traffic cam

An angry-looking myna bird has become a viral video star after landing directly in front of a highway traffic camera in New Zealand.

More EU leaders expected to back calls for offshore asylum centres

Migration to dominate summit as four people including two toddlers die after falling from crowded speedboat off Kos. A growing number of European leaders are expected to back calls for offshore ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Russia halting strikes on energy targets could lead to peace talks, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian president floats mutual cessation of aerial attacks on power grids as first step towards ending war

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Sweden scraps plans for 13 offshore windfarms over Russia security fears

Decision comes after military concludes projects would complicate defending Nato’s newest member against attack. Sweden has vetoed plans for 13 offshore windfarms in the Baltic Sea, citing ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Iberdrola, Masdar complete wind turbine installation at Baltic Eagle wind farm

World - Yahoo News - October 16

‘Blade Runner 2049’ Producers Sue Elon Musk Over ‘Robotaxi’ Imagery

Alcon Entertainment, the Hollywood company behind “Blade Runner 2049,” said it had denied a request to use images from the movie but that Mr. Musk did so anyway.

Business - The New York Times - October 21

The production company behind the sci-fi movie “Blade Runner 2049” is suing Elon Musk and Tesla Inc. for copyright infringement, claiming an image from the movie was improperly used to promote ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 22

Blade Runner 2049 maker sues Musk over robotaxi images

Alcon Entertainment says it denied a request to use material from the film at the Tesla cybercab event.

'Blade Runner 2049' producers sue Elon Musk over AI image

A film production company that helped make “Blade Runner 2049” has sued Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk for using an AI-generated image resembling a scene from the science fiction movie to market ...