CBI boss John Cridland tells parties to slash the deficit and roll back EU “lifestyle” regulation December 30, 2014 The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has urged all parties to keep cutting the deficit as a top priority after next year's general election. The CBI's director general John Cridland used his new year statement to warn that the major parties weren't giving the public a clear picture of the major reforms needed to keep [...]
TfL issues advice for how to get home safely in London on New Year’s Eve 2014 December 30, 2014 Planning to hit central London for New Year’s Eve? Now that you’ve no doubt sorted out your plans for the party, you also need to work out how you’ll get there and back. Transport for London has once again said it will provide free travel between 23:45 on the big night and 4:30am on January [...]
UK wage growth will struggle until 2016, says Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development December 30, 2014 Anyone hoping for a significant increase in their pay packet next year could be disappointed, according to new research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). The human resources organisation said employers finding it easier to find and keep staff will hold back wage growth until 2016. While wages should still grow between one [...]
Bodies recovered close to site of missing AirAsia flight QZ8501 December 30, 2014 Bodies have been found near the area where AirAsia QZ8501 with 162 people on board went missing, according to Indonesian officials. The National Search and Rescue Director SB Supriyadi announced the bodies had been brought on board a naval vessel. No life jackets were found on the bodies which were recovered from the sea. They [...]
Next’s share price soars as profit guidance raised and special dividend declared December 30, 2014 Next’s share price has soared this morning on the back of a new forecast, revising its profits back up. Christmas at Next was at the better end of the retailer’s forecast, with sales for the 58 days until Christmas Eve up 2.9 per cent year on year. Much of that came from Next Directory, which [...]
UK properties: Environment Agency warns 7,000 houses could be lost on coastline because of rising sea levels December 29, 2014 As many as 7,000 properties on the English and Welsh coastlines could be lost in the next 100 years, according to the Environment Agency. The government body warns that the rising sea level – a product of climate change – will erode the coast and cause damage to so many homes that protecting all of [...]
Stuart Hosie say SNP and Labour alliance would be a positive step if it stops David Cameron coming into power again December 29, 2014 The Scottish National Party (SNP) has argued that it would not find it difficult to maintain a UK government without the presence of the Conservative Party – England’s largest political party. In doing so, it has dismissed claims that the party would encounter difficulties if such a situation arose in the future. The comments follow [...]
This is what the new £100 coin looks like December 29, 2014 The Royal Mint will ring in the new year by releasing Britain's first £100 commemorative coin. Collectors and new year enthusiasts will now be able to grab one of the 50,000 coins, each about 40mm in diameter and containing two ounces of silver, whose design was inspired by London's iconic Big Ben. Source: The Royal [...]
How to lose weight and get healthy for the new year: A City worker’s guide December 29, 2014 Indulging a little more over the Christmas period is to be expected – with so many mince pies and other tasty treats around, it would be difficult not to. And it’s not just the food that leads to a slightly sluggish feeling after the festive season. It’s also the booze, the parties and all the [...]
Greece is teetering on the edge of a new political crisis December 29, 2014 Greek stocks were pummelled today after a key vote failed to result in a new president, pushing the country towards early general elections in January. Greece's blue chip index closed down around 3.9 per cent today, having fallen as much as 11 per cent earlier, dragged down by banks such as the National Bank of [...]