Matthew P., Author at Talk Finance

BP is managing debt better than expected

6th April 2021 Matthew P.

BP managed to reduce the debt to $ 35 billion earlier than anticipated. This was announced by the energy company on Tuesday. The debt already amounted to USD…

In Domestic Affairs

Traffic light system and COVID passports officially announced

5th April 2021 Matthew P.

British people may be able to go on holiday to a destination abroad in the summer if there are enough people vaccinated against the coronavirus. Prime minister Boris…

In Money Matters

AZMOL British Petrochemical tries to capitalize on BP name, hides a pretty dark ownership scheme

4th April 2021 Matthew P.

AZMOL is locally-known trademark of budget oils and lubricants made at the Berdyansk plant in Ukraine. When AZMOL suddenly became AZMOL BP many heads were turned. What has…

In Domestic Affairs

UK economy grew stronger than expected in the last quarter of 2020

31st March 2021 Matthew P.

The UK economy grew stronger in the fourth quarter of 2020 than previously thought. According to the UK National Statistical Office, growth was 1.3 percent compared to the…

In Money Matters

Small exporters met difficulties with new set of rules

29th March 2021 Matthew P.

Many small British exporters no longer sell items to the European Union due to the red tape caused by Brexit. According to a survey published on Monday by…

In Foreign Affairs

UK and EU seek common ground on financial rules and regulations

26th March 2021 Matthew P.

For the first time since Brexit, the European Union and the United Kingdom have taken a first step towards agreeing rules for banks, insurers and other financial services.…

In IT, Innovation and Startups

Video kills the business trip star

24th March 2021 Matthew P.

There is a good chance that video meetings will permanently replace some of the business trips. Cost savings from companies and the impact of aviation on the climate…

In Money Matters

Blackstone bids billions on Crown Resorts company

22nd March 2021 Matthew P.

American investment company Blackstone has bid billions on Australian casino company Crown Resorts, which is currently caught up in several scandals. With the acquisition, Blackstone wants to further…

In Money Matters

Deliveroo aims for £ 1 billion

15th March 2021 Matthew P.

British meal delivery Deliveroo wants to raise £ 1 billion, or nearly € 1.2 billion, by selling new shares at the London Stock Exchange. The exact date of…

In Foreign Affairs

Cyprus weights vaccination papers as a single condition to allow British tourists to return to island

6th March 2021 Matthew P.

Cyprus wants to allow British people who have been vaccinated to come on holiday from 1 May. The island in the Mediterranean wants to get tourist traffic up…