Vishala Sri-Pathma

London

Journalist that pops up on screens and audio waves 📺 📻 @bbcnews. Business, Economics and cake, mostly. Insta @bbcvishalasp

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Energy bills forecast to rise by £85 a year

2 months ago | aol.com | Vishala Sri-Pathma |Kevin Peachey

Domestic energy prices are forecast to rise by 5% from April, adding £85 a year to household bills, according to consultancy Cornwall Insight. The forecaster, which is widely regarded for its accurate predictions, said a household using a typical amount of gas and electricity would pay £1,823 a year. The figures emerged as Energy Secretary Ed Miliband wrote an urgent letter to Ofgem, the regulator which sets the price cap, asking it to move quickly to protect consumers.
Trump steel tariffs negative for UK and US, says Reynolds

2 months ago | aol.com | David Mercer |Vishala Sri-Pathma

Imposing US tariffs on UK steel would be "negative" for both countries, the business secretary has said. Jonathan Reynolds told the BBC the UK and US have a "mutual interest" in negotiating an exemption from President Donald Trump's plans for the 25% import tax, which could come into force in March.
'Our mortgage may now go up by less than £125 a month'

2 months ago | finance.yahoo.com | Vishala Sri-Pathma |Abi Smitton

Jon and Becky Ball say the rate cut may help their mortgage, but hit their savings [BBC] The Bank of England cut interest rates on Thursday from 4.75% to 4.5%, the lowest level for more than 18 months. Lower rates can reduce the cost of borrowing, but could also mean lower returns on savings. The BBC spoke to borrowers and savers about how the rate cut will affect them.
AstraZeneca offered 'significant' sum, says minister

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Vishala Sri-Pathma |Oliver Smith

The government has defended its negotiations with AstraZeneca, after the pharmaceutical giant ditched a planned £450m investment last week, blaming a shortfall in government funding. Science minister Sir Chris Bryant told Parliament that the government had made a "significant offer" of support to the firm, but doing more "simply didn't add up for the taxpayer". AstraZeneca's decision had been "deeply disappointing", Sir Chris said.
Sir Nick Clegg to leave Meta ahead of Trump's return - BBC News

Jan 7, 2025 | bbc.com | Vishala Sri-Pathma |Zoe Kleinman

He will be replaced by Republican Joel Kaplan, a former White House deputy chief of staff under President Bush.
Octopus Energy: Bills will fall in April, says boss

Jan 17, 2024 | bbc.com | Vishala Sri-Pathma |Faisal Islam

The energy company says prices will fall due to lower international wholesale prices.
UK’s largest nightclub proprietor calls in directors - BBC Information

Jan 15, 2024 | pressnewsagency.org | Vishala Sri-Pathma |Sam Gruet

By Vishala Sri-Pathma & Sam GruetEnterprise reporters, BBC Information3 hours in the pastPicture supply, Getty PhotographsThe UK’s largest nightclub operator has stated it plans to herald directors because it struggles with greater payments. Rekom, which owns the Atik and Pryzm manufacturers, stated any restructure of the enterprise might see a few of its well-known nightclubs shut for good. The agency stated the final yr had been a difficult time for the trade.
UK's largest nightclub owner calls in administrators

Jan 15, 2024 | au.sports.yahoo.com | Vishala Sri-Pathma |Sam Gruet

The UK's largest nightclub operator has said it plans to bring in administrators as it struggles with higher bills. Rekom, which owns the Atik and Pryzm brands, said any restructure of the business could see some of its well-known nightclubs shut for good. The firm said the last year had been a challenging time for the industry. It blamed higher energy prices and students cutting back because of the cost of living for its problems.
UK's largest nightclub owner calls in administrators

Jan 15, 2024 | yahoo.com | Vishala Sri-Pathma |Sam Gruet

The UK's largest nightclub operator has said it plans to bring in administrators as it struggles with higher bills. Rekom, which owns the Atik and Pryzm brands, said any restructure of the business could see some of its well-known nightclubs shut for good. The firm said the last year had been a challenging time for the industry. It blamed higher energy prices and students cutting back because of the cost of living for its problems.
Post Office scandal: Met Police investigate potential fraud offences

Jan 7, 2024 | news.zordo.in | Vishala Sri-Pathma |Emma Simpson

Image source, ITVImage caption, ITV's drama starring Toby Jones has sparked renewed debate over the Post Office scandalBy Vishala Sri-Pathma and Emma SimpsonBBC NewsThe Metropolitan Police is investigating the Post Office over potential fraud offences committed during the Horizon IT scandal. Over a 15-year period, more than 700 branch managers were convicted of false accounting, theft and fraud, based on faulty software information.