Strong and stable: London extends lead as Europe’s top hub for unicorn startups March 1, 2019 London has cemented its status as the home of more young billion-dollar tech companies than any other European city, taking home the crown for ten consecutive years. Read more: Female fintech leaders highlighted as sector battles gender imbalance The number of so-called unicorn startups – private businesses valued at $1bn (£752.6m) and founded after 2000 [...]
DEBATE: Should 18-year-olds be entitled to an extra year of free education after school, as the CBI suggests? March 1, 2019 Should 18-year-olds be entitled to an extra year of free education after school, as the CBI suggests? Matthew Fell, chief UK policy director at the CBI, says YES. As the world of work changes, people need to learn throughout their careers. The best companies help their people evolve through education. Colleges serve firms brilliantly, with tailored [...]
The NHS needs to act more like WeWork March 1, 2019 A&E waiting times are at their worst level for 15 years. In 2018, more junior doctors left the NHS than stayed. Doctors and nurses are facing untold pressures, with things set to get worse as European recruits dry up ahead of Brexit. The health service is facing a critical staffing crisis which could prove fatal. [...]
Advertising outlook clouds picture at ITV March 1, 2019 | City Talk There's excitement over plans for BritBox, but advertising trends at ITV still make uneasy viewing. ITV (LSE:ITV) has a strategy which is delivering the required results, even though in the very near term the company's own outlook is more guarded. The inevitable culprit is Brexit, as advertisers become less willing to commit to an expensive, [...]
LSE announces job cuts as it warns on 2019 earnings March 1, 2019 London Stock Exchange will make 250 employees redundant this year it announced as it revealed it will not meet earnings targets in 2019. The exchange said it will cut five per cent of its staff to hit a £30m savings target but said it would not meet its goal of a 55 per cent goal [...]
Serial fintech entrepreneur Marta Krupinska focused on diversity as she relaunches Google for Startups UK February 28, 2019 Fintech entrepreneur Marta Krupinska has vowed to make diversity a priority as she takes over the reins at the relaunched Google for Startups UK. Read more: Revolut pushes ministers for fast-track tech visas Krupinska, who shot to fame after founding Azimo, the digital money transfer app, has been tasked with overseeing the Google project as [...]
Female fintech leaders highlighted as sector faces continued lack of gender diversity February 28, 2019 Senior figures at major banking and professional services firms including HSBC, Barclays, Schroders and Monzo have been recognised on a list of women excelling in Fintech. A total of 35 women including HSBC head of digital innovation Diana Biggs, Starling Bank founder Anne Boden and Monzo chief technology officer Meri Williams were highlighted on Innovate [...]
Software developers beat average UK salary by 154 per cent February 28, 2019 Top developers earn 154 per cent more than the average Brit, a report released today has revealed, with blockchain fuelling a rise in employer demand for such skills. Read more: Blockchain oil firm taps former JP Morgan director as new chief Software supremos command an average salary of £71,000 a year compared with the UK [...]
Arrow Global shares rise nine per cent on boosted full-year profits February 28, 2019 Shares in Arrow Global climbed nine per cent this morning as the credit management services provider reported boosted 2018 profits. The firm’s share price hit 197.2p after it reported its 2018 full-year results, up 9.6 per cent from 179.8p, before dropping slightly to 195.2p this afternoon. The figures Arrow announced that underlying profit after tax [...]
Investing in Aim and EIS shares can add some excitement to your financial portfolio February 28, 2019 You have some cash saved in a rainy-day fund. You’ve invested sensibly in a diverse portfolio that contains a mix of low-cost trackers and well-managed investment funds. But now you want to add a bit of excitement to this financial cocktail. If this describes you, then there are a few ways to go about it, [...]
