Job vacancy data shows British workers are applying to higher-paying roles but could push harder February 3, 2016 British workers have a shot at boosting their wages. Jobs advertised in January had an average salary of £39,576 – up 2.6 per cent on the year, according to data from reed.co.uk. Those hunting new roles applied for jobs paying £27,020 on average. This was 4.3 per cent higher than in January 2015, but well [...]
These 13 property developers will help TfL build its property empire – including British Land, Balfour Beatty, Land Securites, Berkeley, Redrow and Canary Wharf Group February 3, 2016 Transport for London has chosen 13 companies to help it build thousands of new homes on its unused land and generate billions of pounds of new revenue. Canary Wharf Group, Land Securities, Balfour Beatty, Barrat Homes and Berkeley Group are among those chosen to develop 50 sites in to homes, offices and retail outlets across London. [...]
US dollar and stocks down after economic data fuels growth concerns February 3, 2016 US stocks and the dollar lost ground today after negative economic data cast doubt on the strength of the US economy. The dollar is down by over one per cent against the pound, with one dollar currently buying £0.6870, and has also lost a similar amount against the euro. The S&P 500 is currently down 1.18 per [...]
Top interiors tips for turning your dreary rental property into a cosy home sweet home February 3, 2016 Whether you’re renting in the city for work or you’re not quite ready to climb on to the property ladder, your rental property still needs to feel like home. Most, however, look pretty, well, beige so here are some tips from interior design and property experts on how to put your stamp on a property [...]
US non-manufacturing sectors register weakest growth since 2014 as concerns grow over global economic conditions February 3, 2016 The US economy had a tough first month of 2016, according to survey data published today. The Institute for Supply Management's non-manufacturing purchasing managers' (PMI) index dropped to a score of 53.5 in January, its lowest since early 2014. Scores above 50 imply the non-manufacturing sectors grew over the month. However, January's score suggests economic growth [...]
What will the mobile world look like in 2020? Predictions suggest smart devices, mobile video and connections skyrocketing February 3, 2016 There’s going to be three times more mobile connections than people in the UK by 2020. Thought we’d reached peak smartphone? Think again: the number of mobile connections is going to keep soaring, and are set to double in the UK over the next five years, from today’s 1.5 per person to three. Globally, there [...]
EU referendum: It is not surprising that Home Secretary Theresa May gave Prime Minister David Cameron her backing on EU reform February 3, 2016 Should European leaders agree the draft agreement on EU reform published by Donald Tusk yesterday, I believe it will make our membership of the European Union work even better for Britain. I am encouraged that even those traditionally more sceptical about the EU such as Theresa May see the draft as “a basis for a [...]
Card payment to be accepted in every Black Cab in London February 3, 2016 Welcome to the 21st century, taxi-getters. Every Black Cab in London will be required to accept card payments from October this year, Transport for London has said. TfL has promised that customers will not be forced to pay a surcharge for using a card. TfL has also committed to working with the card industry to link card [...]
US Presidential Election: Republican candidate Rand Paul suspends 2016 White House bid February 3, 2016 Republican candidate Rand Paul has officially suspended his campaign to become the next President of the United States, according to reports. The Kentucky senator finished in fifth place in the Iowa caucuses, just two days ago, with just 4.5 per cent of the vote. Read more: Sarah Palin throws her support behind Donald Trump "It's been [...]
EU referendum: US President Barack Obama told Prime Minister David Cameron he supports the UK remaining in the EU February 3, 2016 Prime Minister David Cameron may have faced criticism from all sides in the House of Commons today over his efforts to reform Britain's relationship with the European Union, but at least he has the backing of one high-profile politician: US President Barack Obama. According to a White House statement last night, the Prime Minister updated [...]