GB News: Andrew Neil return pushed back amid leadership tussle – CityAM : CityAM September 3, 2021 Andrew Neil has postponed his return to GB News amid reports of a leadership tussle with senior management at the new Conservative broadcaster. Neil, a former BBC journalist and Sunday Times editor, was the primary figurehead and chairman of the news network that launched in June – before retreating from the venture last month. The [...]
Look at me now: ABBA to perform with digital avatars in London live shows September 3, 2021 ABBA are releasing their first new album for almost 40 years and will perform at London live shows with digital versions of themselves. Band members Björn Ulvaeus, 76, and Benny Andersson, 74, announced the release of a ten song album called Voyage during a press conference yesterday. It will be the first new album the [...]
A carbon tax will allow capitalism to save the climate – CityAM : CityAM September 3, 2021 The Extinction Rebels are back at their barricades. This week, they smashed windows at JP Morgan’s offices and blockaded London Bridge. Speaking to LBC in the aftermath, Sadiq Khan worried they are alienating the public from their cause. They are certainly an uncompromising lot. Arla, the milk-maker, was a target of their ire. Even the [...]
Whitehall’s patchy record on tech is letting down Britain’s innovative spirit – CityAM : CityAM September 3, 2021 The UK is a hub for innovation, yet the government has a patchy record when it comes to the implementation of technology. We are living in an increasingly integrated world and, at least in the realm of international trade, it is essential we have a clear strategy for areas such as the digital economy. The [...]
Crypto AM is delighted to announce Umbria Network as a Silver Partner September 2, 2021 The Umbria Network has been named as a Silver Partner for the upcoming Crypto AM London Blockchain & DeFi Summit and Crypto AM Awards.
Exclusive: Half of all UK businesses currently unable to run at full capacity September 2, 2021 Half of all UK businesses are still unable to run at full operational capacity, according to new research shared with City A.M. this afternoon. Global logistics firm One World Express commissioned a survey of more than 350 decision-makers within UK businesses. It found that 50 per cent had not seen improvements in business performance since lockdown restrictions began [...]
Another Goldman banker or a much needed hawkish voice: Who is Huw Pill? September 2, 2021 Much has been made over whether the corridors of the Bank of England will resemble a Goldman Sachs office following the appointment of Huw Pill as the Old Lady’s new chief economist. It does follow a string of high-profile appointments at the Bank in recent years from the pool of Goldman alumni. Mark Carney, who [...]
Ready for retirement? Top tips for boosting your pension pot today September 2, 2021 | Sponsored Giving your pension savings a boost and assessing where you stand can give you some peace of mind that you are on track for a comfortable retirement. After all, the sooner you act to sort out your pension, the more you could benefit over the long term. From increasing your contributions to checking your underlying [...]
MELD.com and Occam.fi partner to offer $OCC lending markets September 2, 2021 The Occam Association has entered into a strategic partnership with MELD - a decentralised non-custodial lending protocol built on and for Cardano.
Britain and India have a wealth of historical ties – now is the time to make it a 21st century partnership – CityAM : CityAM September 2, 2021 India has huge growth potential which is yet to be fully realised by UK businesses. Despite the historic ties, the large Indian diaspora in the UK and our familiarity with its food and festivals, India has not received the attention it deserves. There are, of course, hurdles to closer ties between the two nations, but [...]