Londoners: Stop whinging about astronomical rents. It’s so much worse in these other cities April 22, 2016 Renters in London probably think they have good reason to feel hard done by. House prices seem to be going one-way, while wages just aren't keeping up. Map: How much you need to earn to live in every London postcode But a new report, out today, from the Global Cities Business Alliance, shows that Londoners [...]
Merlin Attractions admits health and safety breaches over Alton Towers crash April 22, 2016 Executives from Alton Towers parent company has admitted breaching health and safety laws over the rollercoaster crash last year. Merlin Attractions Operations has pleaded guilty to the breach this morning. Several of the victims appeared at North Staffordshire Justice Centre, Newcastle-under-Lyme today. The Health and Safety Executive is prosecuting the group over last year's incident on The [...]
EU referendum: This map shows how different areas of the country will vote April 22, 2016 Sovereignty, economy, international influence, trade. These are but a few of the myriad of the factors that will influence how people will vote in the upcoming EU referendum. And while each person may vote differently, there is some very clear geographical patterning on how people will vote. Read more: Seven Brexit myths debunked by economists [...]
EU referendum: Seven Brexit myths debunked by economists at Berenberg April 22, 2016 With so many unknowns going into the EU referendum, there have been plenty of claims and counter-claims being made about the impact leaving the union could have on the UK. But economists at Berenberg claim the debate has been "shrouded in myths, rather than driven by facts or reasonable arguments". Now the team is embarking on a [...]
Daimler just became the latest car manufacturer to look into its diesel emissions figures April 22, 2016 Another car manufacturer is in trouble, after Mercedes-Benz maker Daimler announced an internal investigation into its emissions certification in the US on Friday. The probe came at the request of the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to look into the Daimler’s certification process for diesel exhaust emissions. In the same breath, the company defended itself against a class-action lawsuit filed [...]
London mayoral election 2016: Labour’s Sadiq Khan is running away with it as he leads Zac Goldsmith by 20 points April 22, 2016 Labour's Sadiq Khan has extended his lead over Zac Goldsmith with just two weeks to go until the London mayoral election. A new poll, which reflects how Londoners will actually vote, shows Khan stretched his lead over Goldsmith to 20 points. Khan has increased his lead over Goldsmith, his closest rival, after distributing second preferences, according [...]
This is how people have reacted to President Barack Obama’s EU intervention April 22, 2016 It's safe to say that President Barack Obama has ruffled a few feathers with his EU intervention. Before he even landed in the UK, those on the Leave side of the debate had done all they could to dismiss his views. Read more: Obama makes passionate plea to Britain to Remain in EU Mayor of London [...]
London Marathon 2016 mapped: The rise of property prices along the route from the Blackheath starting line to the Mall finish April 22, 2016 It's not just a slog for runners around the London Marathon route this weekend. Anyone angling to jump on the London property ladder or looking to climb it faces a steep ascent with plenty of pain, arguably tougher than a 26 mile run around the capital – emotionally and psychologically at least. Runner's eyes won't [...]
This scientist’s 3D map of UK house prices will make you weep into your morning coffee April 22, 2016 A physicist with a "morbid curiosity" about London house prices has literally added a new dimension to the horror of the capital's property boom. This fly-through 3D animation shows the house prices of all properties sold in England and Wales from 1995 onwards, averaged and adjusted for inflation. London sticks out as a huge red scar on [...]
Hiscox just stole the man from the Pru as it announces Aki Hussain as its new chief financial officer April 22, 2016 Hiscox, the FTSE 250 and Lloyd's of London insurer, has appointed Aki Hussain as its new chief financial officer (CFO) this morning – poaching the chartered accountant from rivals Prudential. Hussain spent seven years at the Pru after starting his career with big four accounting firm, KPMG, and will be responsible for developing Hiscox's financial products and overseeing its [...]