MPs who lose seat to see ‘winding-down’ payments DOUBLED August 25, 2023 MPs who lose their seat at the next general election will receive double the financial support. Winding-down payments designed to help departing MPs close their office and manage the departure of staff will also now be available to those who step down at the election. MPs received two months’ wages after losing their seats at [...]
Watches of Switzerland share price plummets 27 per cent after Rolex deal for Bucherer August 25, 2023 Shares in Watches of Switzerland fell over 27 per cent this morning following news that Rolex had bought fine jeweller Bucherer AG. This morning the luxury watch seller, which deals Rolex timepieces, tried to stave off investor concerns that the acquisition would hinder sales at the company. “There will be no change in the Rolex [...]
7 amazing things to do in London this weekend August 25, 2023 It might be the end of August already, but there are still plenty of things to do in London to keep the summer feels alive for a little bit longer. A range of festivals and outdoor events are coming up this weekend to help you squeeze the last drop out of the summer holiday. Here [...]
The Crown season 6: details emerge about Princess Diana death scene August 25, 2023 It is one of the most talked-about TV moments of the year and The Crown season 6 hasn’t even happened yet. Netflix’s The Crown is set to air a storyline about Princess Diana’s death later this year when the final series comes out in November. Critics have hit out at the show for dramatising the [...]
John Lewis Partnership on the hunt for over 8,000 Christmas staff August 25, 2023 John Lewis Partnership is recruiting for more than 10,000 roles, 8,400 of which are seasonal Christmas positions. The employee owned business, which owns department store John Lewis and grocery store Waitrose, said that successful candidates will receive a competitive salary and training. “We’re hugely proud of the way our two brands have become part of [...]
Dune: Part Two release date pushed back again due to strikes August 25, 2023 Fans are going to have to wait an excruciating amount of time for the Dune: Part Two sequel to finally drop. It was scheduled for later this year but due to the writers’ strikes in Los Angeles, the release date of the follow-up film has now been pushed back to 2024. It comes after the [...]
Lendinvest hit by data breach with customer information exposed August 25, 2023 Lendinvest has said it was hit by a data breach yesterday, with certain customer information made available to outside parties. The London-listed property fintech said an investigation into the incident is ongoing and can not yet confirm the precise number of individuals impacted or how long the information was in the public realm for. It [...]
Consumer confidence shows ‘renewed optimism’ against falling core inflation August 25, 2023 Consumer confidence is showing “renewed optimism” against a backdrop of falling core inflation, figures suggest. GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index improved five points in August, with all measures reversing the drop seen in July, although it remains firmly in negative territory at minus 25. Confidence in the general economic situation for the next 12 months [...]
EP: 226 York Ebor Festival – Saturday August 24, 2023 Today is the final day of the York Ebor Festival where the crowds will flock to the Knavesmire to see the Ebor Handicap, run over a mile and three quarters at 3.35. York Racecourse Chief Executive and Clerk of the Course, William Derby joins us for a chat about the final day’s action. City AM [...]
Online Safety Bill: UK tech superpower dreams could be crushed by over-regulation August 24, 2023 New rules in the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA) are set to come into force tomorrow, while the UK’s Online Safety Bill (OSB) remains mired in parliamentary proceedings, reigniting the regulation debate among tech companies and industry experts. The OSB, which aims to enhance online safety and security for users within the UK, is [...]