US private equity bowls over another London-listed operation December 6, 2023 Bowling operator Ten Entertainment Group is set to become the latest London-listed firm to fall into the hands of American private equity
Airlines slapped down by ads watchdog over greenwashing claims December 6, 2023 Adverts for Air France, Lufthansa and Etihad have been banned for giving consumers a misleading impression of the airlines’ environmental credentials. The Google ads, all seen in July, stated that Air France was “committed to protecting the environment” and urged consumers to “travel better and sustainably”, while Lufthansa suggested that its customers would “Fly more [...]
Eight out of 200 offshore wind bosses confident in UK’s 2030 plan December 6, 2023 Just eight senior leaders across the European offshore wind market believe the UK can deliver its national production target by 2030. According to a report released today by research consultancy Newton, just 4 per cent out of 200 senior decision makers within the wind farm industry believe the infrastructure can be built and start delivering [...]
The Notebook: Christine Braamskamp on avoiding festive fallouts this party season December 6, 2023 Christine Braamskamp, Jenner & Block London office managing partner, talks Christmas parties, festive fallouts and best of lists.
Legal industry regulators under the scope at justice select committee December 6, 2023 The regulator of the legal sector was under the microscope Tuesday at a House of Commons justice select committee, over potential industry payouts over Axiom Ince. Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) chair Anna Bradley and chief executive Paul Philip were amongst those called to give evidence on the regulation of the legal profession and whether existing [...]
Today at COP28: Bill Gates and a (weird) Energy day December 5, 2023 Happy Energy day from COP28! On a day where some of the biggest surprises weren’t surprises at all, people directly or indirectly involved with fossil fuels are attending the summit. Mary Robinson, chair of The Elders group, to whom Sultan Al Jaber’s now-infamous comments about “the science” came last month, made her first reply to [...]
Hospitality firms blast government migration plans for ‘shrinking talent pool’ December 5, 2023 The UK’s hospitality industry has warned that government plans to cut the levels of legal migration into the country will compound the existing labour shortage in the sector.
Open banking experts say current technology is just ‘tip of the iceberg’ December 5, 2023 Open banking is at a critical junction and the UK must capitalise on the head-start it already has, according to two industry experts.
EU set to recommend delay to post-Brexit electric car tariffs December 5, 2023 A three-year delay in the introduction of tariffs on new electric cars is reportedly expected to be recommended by the European Commission.
Thames Water chiefs: We can’t turn around this company in one go December 5, 2023 Thames Water bosses have warned that turning around the embattled utility firm will “take time” and it would be impossible “to do everything that our customers and stakeholders wish to see at a pace and for a price that everyone would like.” The company issued this statement alongside its half-year results, which showed a 54 per [...]