Was Theresa May right to call out Russia’s attempts to influence Western politics? November 15, 2017 DEBATE: Was Theresa May right to call out Russia’s attempts to influence Western politics? YES – Denis MacShane, former minister for Europe and author of Brexit, No Exit: Why (in the End) Britain Won’t Leave Europe. The Prime Minister’s attack on the Kremlin’s interference in the election and referendum processes in western democracies was extraordinary. [...]
UK’s entrepreneur bodies merge to create a talent development powerhouse, as Aldermore floats the idea of an Entrepreneur ISA November 15, 2017 The UK’s New Entrepreneurs Foundation and the Centre of Entrepreneurs have this morning revealed they will merge, to create a not-for-profit “entrepreneurial powerhouse”. The new body will aim to train the next generation of social and business leaders, deliver research to identify gaps in current support, and provide input into UK government policy around entrepreneurship. [...]
Lifting public sector pay in line with inflation would cost £3.3bn by 2020 says think tank November 15, 2017 Raising public sector pay in line with inflation at the Autumn Budget next week would cost £3.3bn by 2020, according to new analysis by a think tank due to be published today. While the gross cost to the Exchequer of a pay rise for government employees would be £5.8bn, the net effect on the public [...]
These are the least stressed workers in the UK, according to Axa November 15, 2017 Myth-busting research released today has found that self-employed people are the least stressed workers in the country. Research by Axa Insurance has found that those working for themselves have a better work-life balance and more improved well being than others. The research pinpointed other myths, including that self-employment is more precarious, less well-paid, and is [...]
Theresa May doubles tech talent visas for non-EU foreign workers after Brexit to woo industry November 14, 2017 Theresa May is seeking to reassure the UK’s flourishing tech industry amid ongoing concerns over the impact of Brexit on hiring top talent. The Prime Minister and chancellor Philip Hammond will meet with top entrepreneurs and investors on Wednesday and is promising a flurry of measures to support startups across the country. “It is absolutely [...]
Labour shadow chancellor John McDonnell quizzes UK chancellor Philip Hammond on Saudi Aramco November 14, 2017 Shadow chancellor John McDonnell has written to the chancellor to demand more information about talks taking place between the government and Saudi Arabia’s state oil company. Saudi Aramco is currently exploring its options for a flotation on a foreign stock exchange, and London and New York are the front-runners in the race to host the [...]
Deliveroo wins case confirming delivery riders are not workers November 14, 2017 Meal delivery app Deliveroo has won a case in the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) to confirm that its delivery riders are not “workers”. The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) had sought to argue that riders were workers so that they could claim union recognition. This would also have afforded them certain rights, such [...]
David Davis sets out post-Brexit vision for financial services November 14, 2017 David Davis has committed to protecting talent within financial services after Brexit, as he gives his clearest indication of the government’s thinking for the sector yet. Speaking at UBS this morning, the Brexit secretary set out his vision of the City’s future relationship with the EU after March 2019, based on three key planks: protecting [...]
London taxi drivers to receive training from Mytaxi to help deal with emergencies November 14, 2017 Taxi hire app Mytaxi is launching an initiative to ensure London cab drivers are equipped to help in emergency situations in the capital. The campaign is aiming to teach more than 17,000 black cab drivers skills in health and safety, psychology and handling crisis situations. Read more: London Taxi Company loses black cab trademark appeal [...]
Venezuela is in default says influential ratings agency S&P Global November 14, 2017 The Venezuelan state is technically in default, in a development which threatens to compound the unfolding economic disaster in the country, according to an influential ratings agency. The South American nation failed to make $200m (£153m) in coupon payments for its global bonds due in 2019 and 2024 within a 30-day grace period, according to [...]