‘They are lying to you’: Watch as millions of Russian jaws drop after woman interrupts live news broadcast in Moscow March 15, 2022 There was outrage, confusion and disbelief across Russia last night as a woman interrupted the main news program on state broadcaster Channel One with an anti-war banner. Tens of millions of ordinary Russians who had tuned in for the daily news broadcast saw how a woman appeared on their screens with a sign that said [...]
City Moves: Who’s switching jobs in the Square Mile this week? March 15, 2022 City A.M.’s Millie Turner provides a roundup of the most important hires and job moves across the City, every morning. Email citymoves@cityam.com to be featured. MillTechFX Fintech affiliate of Millennium Global Investments, MillTechFX, has appointed a former HSBC CEO to its international advisory board. Stuart Gulliver is set to draw upon his 38 years of international finance experience to help the fintech execute its global expansion plans. After joining HSBC in 1980, [...]
Exclusive: Debit card rolls out for shoppers to track and tackle their environmental footprint March 15, 2022 A new debit card which tracks the carbon footprint of every purchase has rolled out to consumers today, as it looks to tap into a surge in demand for sustainable financial products.
IFS: Minimum wage cannot carry the can for earnings growth in Britain March 15, 2022 The minimum wage has limits to how much it can carry the can for boosting earnings growth in the UK, reveals a study published today. Government labour market policy needs to target boosting productivity to generate high-paying jobs and reverse weak growth in living standards, according to a report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies [...]
Cake Box co-founder leaves CFO role after accounting scandal March 14, 2022 Cake Box co-founder and CFO Pardip Dass stepped down yesterday after 10 years at the company following an accounting scandal.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirms support for North Sea oil and gas industry March 14, 2022 Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave his backing to the North Sea oil and gas industry as the UK looks to ensure supply security.
Wheat prices spike as Russia threatens to suspend exports March 14, 2022 European wheat prices have risen amid threats from Russia it will suspend exports of wheat, barley, maize and rye.
‘Like a rogue builder’: Inside the long-delayed City Hall relocation to the Crystal March 14, 2022 Sadiq Khan’s decision to move City Hall to the Royal Docks was always going to be a tough sell for Greater London Authority (GLA) staff used to the metropolitan surrounds of Southwark and a public largely apathetic toward local politics. The abject difficulties in renovating the Crystal, and the concomitant delays, have made this task [...]
Ford accelerates EV transition with seven new cars March 14, 2022 Ford has announced plans to introduce seven new electric vehicles to the European market by 2024 - including four commercial vehicles.
UK removes all travel measures from Friday March 14, 2022 All remaining COVID travel measures, including the Passenger Locator Form and tests for arrivals, will end on Friday, the transport secretary has said.