British firms fear rise in protectionism November 15, 2017 British companies are at risk from protectionist measures once the UK leaves the EU, according to a study published today. The UK is the eighth biggest victim of protectionist trading measures, research by law firm Gowling WLG shows. Some 85 per cent of director-level workers surveyed by the law firm believe some countries are increasing [...]
London protest disruption: A student march is causing disruption in central London November 15, 2017 A student protest march is causing disruption in the centre of London today. The marchers are calling on the government to scrap tuition fees and make education free. The march is making its way to Parliament Square, via Montague Place, Russell Square, Southampton Row, High Holborn, Shaftesbury Avenue, Great Windmill Street, Haymarket, Pall Mall, Cockspur [...]
Holiday Homes: Ardent skiiers can snap up a bargain at Fiederbrunn, the low risk investment at high altitude November 15, 2017 Bricks and mortar, despite the current dip in the market, still appear to be one of the safest investment choices out there. You just have to find out where to actually invest without having to dig too deep into your pockets to do it. Savvy buyers want to get a decent return, so they look [...]
The craft beer revolution has led many microbrewers to set up shop on regeneration sites – and developers are loving it November 15, 2017 There was a time in the recent past when the arrival of a farmers market signalled that your up-and-coming corner of London had practically up and went. Where once, organic cheese and sourdough were the harbingers of hipsterdom, now, it’s morel likely to be a microbrewery. Hop Stuff, founded by former City banker James Yeomans, [...]
Opinion: If the Mayor of London wants to serve everyone, he’ll keep flexible tenancies November 15, 2017 Sadiq Khan recently announced his draft housing strategy, in which he hopes to use the proposed London Model for renting to improve the private rented sector. Initially, this will bring together tenants and landlords to consult upon reforms, including the proposal for longer term tenancies. All contract lengths are negotiable between the landlord and tenant [...]
Dyson is suing former CEO Max Conze November 15, 2017 Dyson became embroiled in a legal row with its former chief executive today, after it filed papers with the High court alleging he had leaked confidential information to third parties. It is understood Max Conze, who stepped down suddenly in October after six years as chief executive, is accused of leaking company secrets, using company [...]
Area guide for property in Richmond November 15, 2017 In a list compiled by accountancy firm Grant Thornton last year of the most “vibrant” places in England to live and work, Richmond-upon-Thames was the only place in London to qualify for the list. With more green space than anywhere else in the capital – and its biggest, most deer-stuffed Royal Park – Richmond is [...]
European Central Bank to international banks: Your Brexit plans are not up to scratch November 15, 2017 Banks’ plans for operating in the EU after Brexit are not yet good enough, the European Central Bank (ECB) warned today. International banks currently using London as their base for operations are likely to have to establish a new subsidiary in the Eurozone to continue to take advantage of passporting, which allows them to service [...]
Train delays in and out of London Liverpool Street due to signal failure: Greater Anglia; London Overground; Stansted Express; TfL services disrupted November 15, 2017 There are delays on services in and out of London Liverpool Street rail station this afternoon due to a signalling issue. A problem at Liverpool Street means that trains to and from the station are disrupted, National Rail said. Trains will be cancelled or delayed until 14:15. The disruption is affecting Greater Anglia, London Overground, [...]
Brexit rebels warn EU Withdrawal Bill “shall not pass” without key amendments – but insist they’re not frustrating the process November 15, 2017 Brexit rebels have told City A.M. the government’s new law “shall not pass” unless key amendments are made – but stressed they are not frustrating the process. Several Conservative MPs were outed by the whips’ office last night as “mutineers”, who are seeking to thwart the process. But today they have fought back, insisting they [...]