Q&A: what is COP15 and why should investors care? December 1, 2022 | City Talk The UN biodiversity summit COP15 is taking place in Montreal, Canada, next month. We explain why it matters. COP27, the UN climate summit, is well-known as the world’s biggest conference on climate change. But many people may be unaware of what COP15 is and why it’s important. In this quick Q&A, we look at why [...]
Introducing BCG X: combining talent and technology to build world class companies of the future December 1, 2022 | Sponsored The UK Government recently published its Digital Strategy 2022, charting a path to strengthen the country’s position as a global tech leader, encouraging investment and innovation to ensure that the nation can compete at an international level. But how close is the UK to becoming a global tech leader, and what lessons can be learned [...]
World AIDS Day: stigma about HIV and AIDS is damaging lives and productivity in the City December 1, 2022 Harun Tulunay lost his job when he was first diagnosed with HIV because he wasn’t aware he was legally protected in the workplace, and stigma around his condition meant it wasn’t easy to speak with his HR department. He is one of many Londoners who has been treated unfairly despite people living with HIV being [...]
Warning on UK’s frosty China stance: Beijing could retaliate with supply chain disruption December 1, 2022 There are fresh warnings today about China’s ability to intentionally disrupt international supply chains, with claims the UK could be particularly vulnerable. The Evenstar Institute, a London foreign policy think tank, said in a new report today that “Beijing has repeatedly targeted direct trade for strategic purposes in recent years” and that “the UK is [...]
Price of Bitcoin breaks $17,000 as optimism seeps into crypto markets December 1, 2022 Bitcoin is trading around $17,100 this morning, up another 1.23% in the last day and 3.16% over seven days.
How to look for a new job when your interview skills are rusty November 30, 2022 If you’ve been in your job for a significant amount of time or didn’t have to undergo rounds of rigorous interviews to bag your current role, putting your experience and skills to the test by looking for a new opportunity might seem too intimidating to contemplate. It’s understandable, given only 2% of candidates who apply [...]
Bitcoin creeping up on $17k while Ethereum also making strides November 30, 2022 Bitcoin was trading around $16,880 this morning after briefly breaching $17,000 in the early hours, adding 2.31% to its price from yesterday.
It’s truly the best of British to dine at Restaurant St. Barts Smithfield November 30, 2022 Stepping into Restaurant St Bart’s is like walking into the most luxurious Shepherd’s hut you could imagine. With an emphasis on stone and wood, the space is so calm I half expected to be ushered to the spa for a massage. We began the meal on cosy, candlelit sheep-skin covered chairs with a wax-sealed menu [...]
Eurostar and Southeastern: Disruption after train sent to fix faulty line also breaks down November 30, 2022 Furious rail passengers are seeking refunds after Eurostar and Southeastern trains were cancelled due to a series of faults on the line in Kent. Both companies use the HS1 track and were forced to cancel trains due to overhead line damage between St Pancras and Ebbsfleet in north Kent. The disruption was exacerbated when an [...]
Fabulous Christmas cheese and wine to stun dinner party guests November 30, 2022 How to perfect your Christmas cheese and wine servings this year Flavour is fine, but when selecting items for a cheeseboard, the key is to think about weight, texture, and intensity. A creamy bloom cheese such as a brie or camembert, for instance, is perfectly paired with the effervescent bubbles and acidity of a champagne [...]