No, Jeremy Corbyn: Labour leader ‘weak, unpatriotic and too left-wing’, damning election report finds February 10, 2020 Labour’s “impossible” policies, a leader who was “stuck in the past” and a sense that the party is for “middle-class radicals” are among the reasons for the party’s electoral annihilation, according to a damning new report. Jeremy Corbyn was the single biggest factor in causing voters to defect, resulting in Boris Johnson gaining an 80-seat [...]
Xerox makes fresh $35bn offer for HP February 10, 2020 Xerox today made a fresh offer to buy HP valuing the company at about $35bn (£27bn) after its previous takeover approach was rejected. Xerox increased its offer to $24 per share from $22 per share. The latest offer comprises $18.40 in cash and 0.149 Xerox shares for each HP shares, valuing the company at about [...]
Coronavirus hits production at Nissan’s Japanese plants February 10, 2020 Nissan has announced that it will temporarily halt production at one of its factories in Japan due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. The decision will affect the Kyushu facility in southwest Japan and has been taken due to difficulties sourcing parts from China. This comes as the global automotive industry is facing a slowdown [...]
Collect 2020 presented by the Crafts Council February 10, 2020 | Sponsored VIP Tickets to the exclusive Collectors’ Preview of the International Art Fair for Modern Craft and Design: Collect 2020 presented by the Crafts Council The vanguard of growing global appreciation for crafted objects, Collect, is moving to a striking new home at Somerset House. The Fair includes the work of 400 international artists presented by galleries showcasing exceptional and breakthrough [...]
Government set to announce new post-Brexit freeports February 9, 2020 The government will tomorrow announce a consultation on the creation of up to 10 freeports across the UK as the country prepares to leave the EU. The government said it aimed to announce the location of the new zones at the end of this year so they can be open for business in 2021. Chief [...]
Top economist Sir Charlie Bean warns UK productivity crisis threatens capitalism February 8, 2020 The threat of Brexit to the economy is “small beer” compared to the UK’s decade-long productivity crisis, which could undermine consent for British capitalism, one of the country’s top economists has warned. In an interview with City A.M., former Bank of England deputy governor Sir Charlie Bean said the failure of productivity to meaningfully grow [...]
What’s the easiest way to send funds back to the UK? February 7, 2020 | City Talk Home is where the heart is, which is why many expats choose to send money back to the UK even with a new life abroad. There are many reasons why you may need to repatriate funds, such as property maintenance, pension payments, or helping out with school fees. It might be that after enjoying the [...]