Parliament prorogation: Who is the Supreme Court’s Lady Hale? September 24, 2019 This morning, Supreme Court president Lady Hale delivered a withering verdict on Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend parliament for five weeks, ruling that it was it was unlawful. “The effect on the fundamentals of our democracy was extreme,” she added. Hearing the case were 11 of the Supreme Court’s 12 Justices. It was Lady Hale [...]
Brexit: Bercow reconvenes MPs as Supreme Court rules PM’s prorogation unlawful September 24, 2019 Update: John Bercow has said parliament will resume business tomorrow morning The Supreme Court has ruled that Boris Johnson’s move to prorogue parliament for five weeks was unlawful. Supreme Court president Lady Hale told the court this morning that parliament had not been prorogued, leaving it to Speaker John Bercow to decide the next steps. [...]
Nearly 500 Lloyd’s of London workers report sexual harassment September 24, 2019 Almost 500 employees at Lloyd’s of London have suffered or witnessed sexual harassment over the past 12 months, according to a damning survey released today. Lloyd’s CEO John Neal described the findings as “truly terrible” as the survey, carried out by the Banking Standards Board on behalf of the insurer, found “the experience of women [...]
Wealthy families flock to safe assets as recession fears mount September 24, 2019 The world’s wealthiest families are increasingly flocking to safe assets amid fears of a market downturn next year. Executives at family offices are advising their rich clients to take cautious measures to safeguard against turbulence throughout the global economy in 2020. Read more: The UK leads the forex market Almost half of all family offices [...]
CBI survey: London remains attractive for business leaders but fears over future linger September 24, 2019 Over four in five firms see London as an attractive place for business leaders, according to new findings released today by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). But the CBI has also found that close to a third of the survey’s respondents feel there is potential for London’s position to weaken overall and in specific [...]
‘I bought in London using shared ownership – and cut my commute’ September 23, 2019 As a senior reporter for one of the UK’s leading national newspapers, covering stories across the capital and beyond, David Rivers needed a home that was well-connected to central London. After 18 months of renting in a shared house in Streatham Hill, he was keen to get on the property ladder and have a place [...]
‘It’s empowering to buy a shared ownership home’ September 23, 2019 Shared ownership helped West End actor Chris buy a place of his own in his beloved Islington Twenty-nine year old actor Chris Leask says that shared ownership was the “only way” he was ever going to be able to buy his own place in London. Chris, who is currently playing ‘Everyone Else’ in The Comedy [...]
All you need to know about shared ownership leases September 23, 2019 The legal side of buying a home can be daunting, especially for first-time buyers – but property solicitors and conveyancers are available to help. Lesley Price, head of shared ownership at Lawcomm Solicitors offers her tips for making sure you get solid legal advice, and have a good understanding of the terms of your lease. [...]
Our pick of the shared ownership homes on the market right now September 23, 2019 Whether you want to live in trendy east London or find a quiet family home near to schools and parks, there is a shared ownership property for you. Here are some that are on the market right now. Homes in east London Pimento, Aldgate E1Newlon Housing Trust Located close to Aldgate East underground, Pimento is [...]
Lloyd’s of London braces itself for culture survey findings after months of pressure September 23, 2019 Lloyd’s of London is set to reveal the outcome of a sweeping company poll tomorrow following months of scrutiny over devastating misconduct allegations. The historic marketplace is hoping to turn a new leaf when it releases the results of a ‘culture survey’ alongside actions it will vow to take in the wake of recent criticisms. [...]