Information watchdog reviews data complaint from striking barristers September 4, 2022 THE UK’s data protection watchdog is reviewing a complaint that argues justice secretary Dominic Raab could have breached privacy laws, after he allegedly requested that the names of striking barristers be collected and handed over to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). London law firm Mishcon de Reya, acting on behalf of the Criminal Bar Association [...]
Central banks highlight week ahead on global stage September 4, 2022 Central banks will yet again be closely watched this week, with policymakers right across the world still attempting to get a handle on out of control inflation pressures. This week will see Aussie chief Philip Lowe announce what markets expect to be a further rate rise, up north of 2 per cent. Then on Wednesday, [...]
Andy Murray backed Castore scores £750m valuation September 4, 2022 Andy Murray backed clothing brand Castore has been valued £750m as the firm looks to compete with the likes of Nike and Adidas.
British tech firm Nanoco considers further Samsung lawsuits in UK and China September 4, 2022 Manchester-based Nanoco is considering further lawsuits in the UK and China as the battle with electronics giant Samsung continues to heat up. The London-listed firm argues that Samsung used its quantum dot technology in its QLED TV without Nanoco’s permission, claiming an infringement of copyright. US regulator the Patent Trial and Appeal Board ruled in [...]
The best things to do in London this September and October September 2, 2022 Massive new musicals, snooping around some of the best private houses in the capital, eating with Tom Kerridge and making the most out of those final long late-summer evenings. There are still so many things to do in London this September, including three more festivals before the summer calls it quits. Here’s the best of [...]
I, Joan, The Globe, review: Trans lead makes London theatre history with gripping performance September 2, 2022 Gay men had it in the 1980s and 1990s when two landmark plays, Angels In America and The Normal Heart, humanised the tragedies of the AIDS crisis on major theatre stages. And now I, Joan, a new adaptation of the story of Joan of Arc, feels similarly like a crucial and history-making piece of theatre [...]
EP: 159 Haydock, Kempton & Ascot September 2, 2022 The Group 1 Sprint Cup over 6 furlongs is the feature race at Haydock on Saturday, accompanied by the Old Borough Cup and the Superior Mile. Kempton and Ascot also race on the same afternoon. Trainer David Loughnane runs Go Bears Go in the Group 1 Haydock contest and he joins us as our special [...]
Bitcoin bear markets are a great time to build, but not with shocking US prices September 2, 2022 The price of Bitcoin continues to trade flat, remaining just above $20,000 where it has held ground since a six per cent drop last week.
Meta accused of breaching workers rights over union rep cleaner’s dismissal September 1, 2022 Meta has been accused by Amnesty International of breaching workers’ rights over claims a Bolivian cleaner working at its London offices was fired for being a union rep. The Facebook owner is set to face a protest outside its Brock Street offices on Friday ahead of the start of an unfair dismissal tribunal on Wednesday [...]
Zaporizhzhya: Concern as Europe’s largest nuclear plant shelled by Russia before inspectors arrive September 1, 2022 Major concerns have been raised over Russian attacks on Europe’s biggest nuclear reactor in south-eastern Ukraine. The Kremlin’s forces conducted military operations near the route for officials visiting the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant, from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today. The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine said Moscow targeted the city of Enerhodar and territory [...]