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China vows to reduce its steel output after crisis meeting, Javid says April 18, 2016 China vowed to reduce its steel output after attending a crisis meeting in Brussels, business secretary Sajid Javid said today. Delegates from around 30 countries came together at the OECD-organised gathering to talk about the global steel glut. Read more: Javid flies to Brussels for summit on global oversupply Speaking after the meeting, Javid said: "[China has] absolutely recognised that [...]
As Buckingham Palace prepares for Queen Elizabeth’s 90th Birthday, here are some of the worst tributes on offer April 18, 2016 Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 90th birthday this year, and the whole corporate world is clamouring to celebrate it with her. As the nation gears up to wish her maj a happy birthday, UK retailers are also cashing in on the moment in history. Affordable Accessories Affordable jeweller Signet is patriotically promoting products at its Ernest & [...]
Mervyn King abdicates from the board of recently relegated Aston Villa after just two months in the role April 18, 2016 When former Bank of England governor Sir Mervyn King announced that he would be joining the board at Aston Villa, his task at the football club was likened to battling the fallout from the financial crisis. But now, after just two months in the role, King has abdicated from the club alongside fellow director and ex Football Association chair David Bernstein, [...]
Meeting adjourned: Public Accounts Committee slams Home Office representative for turning up to meeting about confiscation orders seemingly underprepared April 18, 2016 The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) criticised "disappointing" progress on confiscation orders today, before adjourning a meeting early after a Home Office representative did not appear ready to discuss previously agreed points. The PAC took evidence from Mark Sedwill, permanent secretary at the Home Office, Mick Creedon, chief constable of Derbyshire Police and national lead officer for Serious and Organised Crime, [...]
Asda toasts £850k deal to stock 25 beers from 13 Scottish craft breweries, including Isle of Arran, Isle of Skye, Loch Ness and Kelburn April 18, 2016 The unstoppable cultural phenomenon that is craft beer has just ratcheted up even more mainstream support. Supermarket giant Asda has agreed a listings deal with 13 breweries to put 25 new craft beers on its shelves in Scotland, in a deal worth more than £850,000. An industry source told City A.M. that if sales in Scotland are robust and [...]
Simon Cowell is Ladbrokes’ favourite to declare support for Vote Leave, as the bookmaker offers odds on the next eurosceptic celebrity April 18, 2016 After the pressure group was named the lead Out campaign ahead of the EU referendum last week, Vote Leave has been bolstering its celebrity ranks. Earlier this month, former Arsenal star and one-time mayoral hopeful Sol Campbell came out as a Brexiteer, while just this weekend England cricketer Ian Botham went in to bat for the Outers, saying Britain should "stand proud" [...]
Brussels shines spotlight on Google’s Android as EU competition chief Margrethe Vestager raises concerns April 18, 2016 Brussels has set its sights on Google again, and this times it's all about Android. Competition chief Margrethe Vestager today spoke out about its investigation into Android's operating system, ahead of formal action which is expected to soon be taken. The EU Commission is looking at whether Google dominates apps to the exclusion of others, thus reducing competition, [...]
Successive governments accused of being “wildly reckless” as report finds public sector pensions and unpaid student loans add up to create £1.85 trillion liabilities “timebomb” April 18, 2016 Successive governments have been accused of being "wildly reckless" as new research today warned state liabilities add up to a £1.85 trillion "timebomb". The UK national liability figure, compiling "debts waiting to happen", brings the nation's total debt to £3.45 trillion, according to the Adam Smith Institute. The report warned the liability, which includes £1.3 trillion in public [...]
Italy and France’s “my wine is better than yours” battle goes to the top with Matteo Renzi and Francois Hollande exchanging jibes April 18, 2016 A spat has been brewing between France and Italy in a "my wine is better than yours" contest. Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi provoked the ire of the French last week when he claimed his country produces finer wine than France. During a press conference with Chinese billionaire and Alibaba founder Jack Ma at an Italian wine [...]