UK condemns attacks on Iraq military bases as ‘reckless and dangerous’ January 8, 2020 Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has condemned Iranian missile attacks on military bases in Iraq that hosted US-led coalition forces, including British personnel. Iran fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles at at least two military bases where coalition forces were based early on Wednesday, the US military said. Read more: Boris Johnson accused of ‘hiding’ [...]
DEBATE: Should we pursue a trade deal with the EU and the US at the same time? January 8, 2020 Should the government pursue a US trade deal and negotiate with the EU at the same time? YES, says Michael Haston, chief executive of Leonne International. As we reach the brink of the UK’s long-debated departure from the EU, the finer details of a trade deal are still very much up for debate. Businesses cannot [...]
Why CES 2020 shows the UK is a tech superpower January 8, 2020 The UK’s position as Europe’s leading tech superpower is being reinforced and demonstrated at Consumer Electronic Show (CES) — the world’s largest tech show — in Las Vegas this week. As the UK investment minister I’m delighted to be leading a powerful delegation of UK tech companies ranging from startups hosted by the Future Worlds [...]
The world needs business to step up and reclaim its higher purpose January 8, 2020 Should a company’s responsibility begin and end with shareholders, or extend to customers, communities, and the environment? While hardly an original question, last year saw a renewed focus on debate around the purpose of business — and with sustainability already in the January headlines, from fires in Australia to new figures on climate change, expect [...]
Creepy micromanagement won’t drive productivity — try trusting staff instead January 8, 2020 Calling all employers: what was in your Christmas stocking? Did you find the latest gadget designed to enhance productivity? The innovative device, featured in the media during the festive season, is a toilet with a downward sloping seat. The company which makes it, StandardToilet, has conducted extensive tests. A slope of 13 degrees is exactly [...]
Qassem Soleimani’s death is the UK’s first test of post-Brexit foreign policy January 8, 2020 It would be safe to say that the last thing our new government expected at the start of 2020 — flush with enthusiasm for its domestic agenda — was a foreign policy crisis, much less so one sprung upon it by the reaction of the mercurial Trump administration. But in truth, the drone strike on [...]
Three New Year’s resolutions for the wealth management industry January 8, 2020 The year ahead has the potential to be a defining one for the wealth management industry, following a difficult 12 months that have seen client confidence rocked by a number of high-profile issues. Whether it’s the suitability of investment products, exorbitant and opaque fees, or the need to build a better and more inclusive dialogue [...]
How to ask your boss for a pay rise in 2020 January 8, 2020 January is one of the busiest hiring months of the year, as many people re-evaluate their career options over the holiday period. Perhaps you enjoy your current job and don’t want to leave it, but would quite like a pay rise. If you believe that you’re working above your pay grade and are consistently producing [...]
City Moves for 8 January – Who’s switching jobs at Kantar, Wealthify and Reed Smith? January 8, 2020 Today’s City Moves includes Kantar, Wealthify and Reed Smith Kantar Data, insights and consulting company Kantar has announced the appointment of Ian Griffiths as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Ian succeeds Robert Bowtell who has been CFO since 2001. Most recently Ian was chief operating officer (COO) and CFO of ITV, where he played [...]
Airlines divert flights around Iran and Iraq after missile attacks and Boeing crash January 8, 2020 A host of airlines have said they will divert flight routes over the Middle East after Iran launched missile attacks on US air bases in Iraq last night. The announcements come after a Boeing jet also crashed over the Iranian capital overnight, killing 176 people. Airlines including Qantas, Etihad, Singapore and Emirates said they will [...]