The founders of new “workplace wellbeing” app Me@mybest believe happiness is the key to bigger profits and faster economic growth November 14, 2017 There was a time when greed was good, lunch was for wimps, and to be successful in the City one was expected to embody an unstoppable juggernaut fuelled by energy drinks or other less-than-legal substances. That, at least, was the Gordon Gekko-inspired stereotype. As with all stereotypes, it was partly absurd, yet also contained traces [...]
David Davis says MPs will vote on Brexit deal, confirms a new bill to cover transition period and citizens’ rights November 13, 2017 MPs will be given a final vote on the Brexit deal agreed in Brussels, the government announced this afternoon – just hours before it faces a backbench rebellion over the latest stage of its Withdrawal Bill. Brexit secretary David Davis confirmed this afternoon that the government would put a withdrawal agreement and implementation bill to [...]
Republic of Ireland v Denmark: Martin O’Neill draws on spirit of 2015 ahead of World Cup play-off November 13, 2017 Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill is hoping to draw on the experience of two years ago when they face Denmark for a place at next summer’s World Cup on Tuesday night. O’Neill’s team held Bosnia 1-1 in the first leg of their Euro 2016 play-off before beating them 2-0 at home in the return [...]
HondaJet review: For the businessman with not a minute to spare, the HondaJet is an exciting entry into the corporate jet market November 13, 2017 Soichiro Honda founded the company with motorcycles but always dreamt of making an aircraft. Others within his firm shared this and, through the years, it has spent billions pursuing it. The result was launched in 2016: the HondaJet. Take that, Mercedes-Benz and BMW: you may have a plethora of luxury cars, but none of you [...]
Race To Dubai 2017: Refreshed Justin Rose ready to pip Tommy Fleetwood at European Tour season finale November 13, 2017 Refreshed world No6 Justin Rose believes that his decision to take time off could prove decisive in his bid to pip fellow Englishman Tommy Fleetwood to the Race To Dubai crown this week. The Olympic champion, 37, sat out last week’s Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa, where Fleetwood extended his lead in the European [...]
Philip Hammond mulls VAT overhaul as Budget day looms | City A.M. November 13, 2017 Philip Hammond is mulling an overhaul to the VAT system that could affect thousands of small businesses as part of next week’s Budget. The chancellor is considering dropping the current threshold – which stands at a turnover of £85,000 – in a move that could raise as much as £2bn in taxes. City A.M. understands [...]
Barclays is working with startup Flux to make your receipts digital and paperless November 13, 2017 Barclays is the latest major bank to turn to a startup as we approach the era of Open Banking, when high street banks will have to work even harder to keep up with newer and more digital rivals. The bank is working with Flux, a UK fintech, for making receipts digital, initially in a trial [...]
UK funerals provider Dignity’s share price falls as competitors cut prices November 13, 2017 Funeral service firm Dignity’s share price fell today after it warned about fierce competition in the industry. At time of writing, Dignity’s share price was down eight per cent to 2,262p. The figures For the 39 weeks ended 29 September, revenue rose from £229.3m to £243.9m, an increase of six per cent. Underlying operating profit [...]
Sabre insurance reveals plans for £213m float with boss saying: “It’s not all young drivers in hot hatches” November 13, 2017 Quirky British car insurer Sabre today announced plans to raise £213m from a London stock market listing. The move will enable private equity firm BC Partners to realise part of its investment into the Dorking-based firm. BC, which paid £240m in 2013 for the firm, will retain a “significant stake” in Sabre post-float. Sabre specialises [...]
Brexit: Theresa May’s government to face Tory rebellion over EU Withdrawal Bill amendment November 13, 2017 The government is facing a Tory rebellion over its last-minute amendment to the EU Withdrawal Bill, which will put an exact time and date on Brexit. Update: David Davis has now confirmed details of a separate bill. Read more here. The amendment – which would enshrine the moment of departure as 11pm on 29 March [...]