Carlos Ghosn’s wife arrives at Tokyo court for questioning into his alleged financial misconduct April 11, 2019 The wife of former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn has returned to Japan and is set to be questioned over her husband’s alleged financial misconduct. Japanese prosecutors called on judges to force Carole Ghosn to give evidence last week after she initially turned down a voluntary request. Read more: Watch: Ghosn claims he is the victim [...]
Israel has voted for a dose of reality when it comes to the peace process April 11, 2019 It would be fair to say that Benjamin Netanyahu is not high on the list of many people’s favourite politicians. Bibi, as he is known, rarely engenders cheers of joy when he bounds onto television screens presenting his latest commentary on Israel’s turbulent neighbourhood, often with forensic PowerPoint presentation in hand. Yet against all odds, [...]
Look to Finland for the secret to happiness April 11, 2019 My morning on Wednesday 20 March was idyllic. As I woke from a deep restorative sleep, birds chirped playfully in the warming sun. Scents of fresh bread wafted through my windows, and neighbours greeted me with hugs on the way into work. It was, after all, the United Nations’ International Day of Happiness. And my [...]
DEBATE: Are MPs right that the UK needs an independent watchdog to regulate internet sites? April 11, 2019 Are MPs right that the UK needs an independent watchdog to regulate internet sites? Ruth Manielevitch, vice president of global business development at Taptica, says YES. At a time when concerns over our data, privacy, and wellbeing on the internet are growing at a rapid rate, this new regulation would reassure millions of UK consumers [...]
Banking’s data revolution needs ethics as well as innovation April 11, 2019 With 2.5 quintillion bytes of data created every day, the exchange of information has become integral to the way we live. The opportunities data analytics can create for consumers are vast – as is the commercial potential. There are now more than 4,000 data brokers worldwide. Governments across the world are grappling with questions over [...]
Don’t take a backseat over staff posture April 11, 2019 You might be surprised by the impact that back issues could be having on your business. One in every five office absences are caused by back pain and related illnesses – it’s the second-highest reason staff give for needing time off work, beaten only by minor illnesses like colds or stomach bugs. This all adds up. [...]
London house prices: Brexit uncertainty to send property prices dropping over 2019 April 11, 2019 Brexit uncertainty is weighing heavily on London and the south east’s housing markets as house prices are expected to continue to drop over the next 12 months. Read more: Steep London house price drop drags back UK housing market Buyer demand is dropping with new enquiries falling for the eighth month in a row, according [...]
The Economist branches out with new Birmingham tech hub April 11, 2019 The Economist is set to launch a new technology innovation unit in Birmingham as it looks to boost in-house support for its digital services. The new hub, which will be the company’s first UK site outside London, will house roughly 45 members of staff focused on development and support for the magazine’s website, mobile apps [...]
Ofgem announces tougher new rules for fledgling energy companies April 11, 2019 UK energy regulator Ofgem will make companies applying for a license to supply energy undergo more stringent tests from June in a bid to drive up standards in the industry. Read more: Homes switch energy supplier at record rate Prospective energy companies will need to show they can properly fund their activities for their first year [...]
WH Smith profits suffer after £155m purchase of US airport store In Motion April 11, 2019 WH Smith suffered a huge drop in profit in its half year as the costs of its purchase of US airport retailer In Motion grounded its bottom line. The figures Group revenue grew eight per cent year on year to £695m for the six months to the end of February as the stationery chain relied [...]