Calls grow for City of London to drop plans to tear down historic Barbican buildings which include Museum of London June 27, 2022 The City of London Corporation is urged to reconsider an earlier decision to demolish historic buildings, including the Museum of London, in the capital’s Barbican area. A campaign has been launched. The City of London Corporation has submitted plans to demolish Bastion House and the Museum of London, replacing both with a 780,000 square feet [...]
Peer-to-peer lending triggered watchdog fears as early as 2016 June 27, 2022 Peer-to-peer lending had raised concerns for the City watchdog as early as 2016, and was subjected of debate within the FCA over emails.
Interest rate hikes could trigger chain of bankruptcies in shadow banks June 27, 2022 Interest rate hikes from central banks across the globe could trigger a chain of bankruptcies in the global “shadow banking” industry, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has warned. In an interview with The Times, Claudio Borio, head of the BIS’ monetary and economic department, said “shadow banks” – including hedge funds, pension funds, and [...]
Irritated Dominic Raab warns today’s barrister strike ‘only delays justice for victims’ as lawyer walkout begins June 27, 2022 Barristers are staging court walkouts for several days from today in a dispute over legal aid funding. They will also refuse to accept new cases and to carry out “return work” – stepping in and picking up court hearings and other work for colleagues whose cases are overrunning. Justice Secretary Dominic Raab said the barrister [...]
Fast-growing spectacles boutique Kirk & Kirk eyes UK-wide launch with chain of pop-up shops June 27, 2022 Kirk & Kirk – founded by husband and wife duo Jason and Karen Kirk 30 years ago – confirmed this morning it is planning to make its first “foray into retail” this autumn. The British eyewear designer favoured by celebrities including Robert Downey Jr revealed plans to launch a chain of pop-up shops after seeing [...]
PZ Cussons anticipates higher product prices will boost its revenues and offset economic challenges June 27, 2022 PZ Cussons is on course to post a rebound in revenues amid higher prices for its products and strong marketing.
Arts and crafts giant Hobbycraft’s expansion drift undiminished with new stores and recruitment drive planned June 27, 2022 Several new stories and a recruitment drive are on the agenda of arts and crafts retail chain Hobbycraft as the company confirmed this morning it plans to continue its expansion after a lift in profits for the past year. The company said its adjusted pre-tax profit for the 2022 financial year was £15 million, which [...]
Top QCs accuse Lord Chief Justice of seeking to ‘intimidate’ striking barristers June 27, 2022 Tens of top QCs have accused the head of the judiciary in England and Wales of seeking to “intimidate” barristers with warnings they could face disciplinary action if they take part in strikes. In an open letter in The Times, senior barristers hit out at the Lord Chief Justice after he issued guidance telling judges [...]
Exclusive: Ukraine faces supply shock this winter without more support June 27, 2022 Ukraine needs urgent financial support from its Western allies to prevent people freezing to death this winter, warned state supplier Naftogaz.
CMA targets fashion industry over ‘greenwashing’ concerns June 27, 2022 The CMA is going after fashion brands responsible for “greenwashing” with a plan to “name and shame” the worst offenders. The fashion sector made up about a quarter of complaints received by the Competition and Markets Authority over false or misleading environmental claims, called greenwashing, according to research by law firm RPC. The CMA is, [...]