Industry figures argue that new bureaucratic regime is endangering the future of the industry

It may continue to be weighed down by steep Opec+ output cuts, economic challenges in advanced and major economies

Investor sentiment buoyed by United States stimulus hopes

Fears of slow vaccine roll-out retarding global economic recovery rises

Traders who banded together over Reddit and other social media platforms have used online trading platform to make their massive share purchases

Tech innovator to run immigration system from March this year to August 2025

Messages on social media giant's apps will tout benefits of targeted ads ahead of privacy move by phone-maker

Higher open due to buying momentum in key heavyweights

Tech giants Microsoft, Google and Amazon join funding

But pandemic woes offset long-term hopes for economic recovery

Unemployment figures precede release of latest GDP figures, which are expected to show a record shrink

British energy giant will retain 40% stake and continue to operate the block

Business not affected despite 2-week closure