How to bring the UK’s 1.5m unbanked into the digital economy before cash is displaced | City A.M. April 12, 2018 Last month’s inaugural Spring Statement had everything one might expect from a chancellor more renowned for fiscal prudence than visionary reform. Philip Hammond did, however, acknowledge the rapid pace of change in financial technology, launching a consultation to ensure “our economy is fit for the future and keeps pace with changes in the ways that [...]
London’s housing demand has fallen for eleven straight month in March, per RICS survey April 12, 2018 London’s housing woes continue as buyer demand has fallen for the eleventh straight month, according to a new UK residential survey by RICS. The research shows that interest from London buyers waned once again in March, with 25 per cent of respondents seeing demand fall away. The survey also indicated that sales in the capital [...]
Advertising boss Johnny Hornby, CEO of The & Partnership, cancels yacht party saying it would be “inappropriate” after sexism scandal April 11, 2018 This year hasn’t all been plain sailing for advertising boss Johnny Hornby, a fact which he recognised as he revealed he would not be hosting his annual yacht party at the Cannes Lions festival this year. The chief executive of advertising firm The & Partnership said hosting the party would be “inappropriate” in the wake [...]
Grand National 2018: Aintree officials expect ground to stay soft at best for three-day Festival April 11, 2018 Aintree officials have indicated that conditions are likely to remain soft at best for the three-day Grand National Festival, which starts on Thursday. Heavy rain earlier in the week and a shortage of spring sunshine left the going soft on the National course and good to soft on Aintree’s other two courses on Wednesday. The [...]
City of London Corporation in fintech partnership with Indian High Commission April 11, 2018 The City of London Corporation has teamed up with India’s High Commission in the UK to boost financial links between the two countries, with a particular focus on fintech. The Corporation today announced it will be a partner with the High Commission on its Access India programme. Access India aims to make it easier for [...]
Facebook latest: Zuckerberg says his data was included in the Cambridge Analytica breach April 11, 2018 In his second day of grilling before US lawmakers, Facebook’s boss Mark Zuckerberg has revealed that his data was included in the Cambridge Analytica breach. Facing questions from congresswoman Doris Matsui, Zuckerberg seemed unable to answer questions over whether users still owned their data once it got into the hands of “data brokers”. He fell [...]
Premier League Golden Boot: Harry Kane boosted in pursuit of Mohamed Salah after Tottenham striker is credited with goal against Stoke April 11, 2018 Tottenham striker Harry Kane’s hopes of finishing as the Premier League’s top scorer for a third year in a row have received a boost after he was credited with an extra goal. Kane has been awarded Spurs’ second goal from their 2-1 win at Stoke on Saturday after persuading league chiefs that he got a [...]
Donald Trump warns Syria and Russia ‘missiles are coming – get ready’ April 11, 2018 Donald Trump has told Russia to “get ready” for missiles fired into Syria, saying in a tweet that “they will be coming”. The US President is widely expected to announce military intervention after the weekend’s chemical attack in Douma, just outside Damascus. The UK appeared willing to support the US-led strike, with Prime Minister Theresa [...]
Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games: Gold for diver Jack Laugher but high-jumper Robbie Grabarz suffers latest Team England disappointment April 11, 2018 English diver Jack Laugher made the perfect start to his bid for a Commonwealth Games treble by retaining his 1m springboard title on the Gold Coast on Wednesday. Laugher, who is also expected to challenge for gold in the individual and synchronised 3m springboard events, comfortably beat the field in Australia with a score of [...]
One in five adults tempted to venture into cryptocurrency market place for first time April 11, 2018 One in five people in the UK who don’t own any cryptocurrencies would consider venturing into the market and buying within three years, according to research out today. Communications company Citigate Dewe Rogerson carried out the research, asking 1,000 adults in the UK their feelings on whether they’d consider buying cryptocurrencies for the first time. [...]