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UK economy ‘flatlining’ as services sector records weakest growth since the aftermath of the EU referendum December 5, 2018 Business activity fell to its lowest rate of growth since the aftermath of the Brexit vote, according to a closely followed measure of services sector activity. The slowdown in both ongoing business and new work saw the UK services purchasing managers’ index (PMI) hit 50.4 last month, down from 52.2 in October to count as [...]
Big Four firm KPMG comes through bruising year with strong set of results December 5, 2018 Big Four audit firm KPMG has pushed past the fallout from the collapse of outsourcer Carillion to deliver strong revenue and profit growth. The UK arm of the firm boosted revenue eight per cent to £2.338bn and underlying profit 18 per cent to £356m in the year to 30 September. The strong growth comes despite [...]
No-deal Brexit is ‘default option’ if May’s withdrawal agreement voted down, says Leadsom December 5, 2018 A no-deal Brexit would be the “default” outcome if parliament votes against the Prime Minister’s Brexit deal next week, according to the leader of the House of Commons. “Unless government were to do something completely different to change tack, or indeed to pass this deal, then we will be leaving the EU on 29 March [...]
Turkish prosecutors seek arrest of Saudi officials for Khashoggi killing December 5, 2018 Turkish authorities have called for the arrest of the Saudi head of foreign intelligence and a top aide to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The chief prosecutor in Istanbul has filed arrest warrants after concluding there was “strong suspicion” that Saud al-Qahtani and General Ahmed al-Asiri were involved [...]
UAE asked Matthew Hedges to spy on the UK, freed academic says December 5, 2018 British student Matthew Hedges, who was sentenced to life in prison in the United Arab Emirates, was asked to turn double agent and spy for the gulf state, he revealed in his first interview since being pardoned. The 31-year-old was interrogated for up to 15 hours a day, sometimes stood up in ankle cuffs, and [...]
Podcast platform Acast secures $33m funding amid rise in on-demand listening December 5, 2018 Podcast startup Acast has secured $33m (£25.9m) in Series C funding as it cashes in on the surging popularity of on-demand listening. Acast, which helps podcast makers distribute and monetise their content, said the funding will be put towards growth as the platform looks to expand internationally. “This has been the biggest year in our [...]
Ryanair faces enforcement action after rejecting compensation claims for strike disruption to flights December 5, 2018 Ryanair faces enforcement action over its refusal to reimburse customers for strike disruption over summer, it emerged this morning. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said it decided to act after the budget airline decided to terminate its relationship with a body designed to resolve customer complaints. Passengers whose flights were cancelled or delayed by industrial [...]
Joules shines amid retail gloom as it prepares for Brexit December 5, 2018 Fashion retailer Joules has bucked the gloomy trend in retail with a strong first half as it prepares for Brexit. Joules, which sells colourful styles inspired by English country life, grew revenue 17.6 per cent to £113.1m in the 26 weeks to 25 November, compared to the same period last year. In a pre-close trading [...]
The EU has hit a home run with the most one-sided treaty in history December 5, 2018 In baseball, a game unfamiliar to many in the UK, when a player hits a home run it is normally considered good manners – and a sign of respect for your opponent – not to gloat, but to run the bases quickly without admiring the ball as it clears the fences, and certainly without making [...]
DEBATE: In light of the ongoing court case, should ‘ethical veganism’ count as a protected belief? December 5, 2018 In light of the ongoing court case, should “ethical veganism” count as a protected belief? Beth Hale, technical director at CM Murray, says YES. It is likely that Jordi Casamitjana, the claimant in this case, will be successful in persuading the tribunal that “ethical veganism” is a protectable belief under the Equality Act 2010. Provided he can show [...]