Trump’s troop withdrawal will put Syrian Kurds in danger October 9, 2019 Not many people would cite President Donald Trump as an example of reasoned and level-headed foreign policy making. With fingers permanently hovering over his Twitter interface, the leader of the free world has at times been closer to initiating global conflict through his incendiary language than pouring oil over troubled waters. Despite this – or [...]
How to tackle stress like an Olympic athlete October 9, 2019 C-suite stress is the hidden ticking time bomb of business. With markets set to become even more volatile, the psychological impact on the leaders of Britain’s biggest firms cannot be underestimated. Just as we expect athletes to perform under stress, chief executives will be required to make critical decisions in the face of extreme pressure. [...]
The public wants leadership on climate, not a bitter culture war October 9, 2019 The plan by Extinction Rebellion offshoot Animal Rebellion to shut down Billingsgate fish market is one of the daftest things I’ve heard. In the list of priorities for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the fishing industry is nowhere. Wild-caught seafood is probably the lowest carbon source of animal protein you can eat, so it’s hard to [...]
City Moves for 9 October – Who’s switching jobs at Made, Sir Robert McAlpine, Pantheon October 9, 2019 Today’s City Moves includes Made, Sir Robert McAlpine and Pantheon Made Leading European design brand Made has announced the appointment of Nicola Thompson as the company’s new chief operating officer (COO). In the newly-created role, Nicola will be responsible for merchandising, logistics and supply chain, customer service and customer experience functions. Nicola joins Made after [...]
New home demand falls as buyers wait for clarity on Brexit October 9, 2019 The demand for new homes has slumped to a six-year low as consumers delay buying property until a Brexit plan becomes clear. New research shows that consumer demand for new homes has fallen eight per cent over the last year. Read more: Housebuilder stocks facing a Brexit wrecking ball? Small house building firms said current [...]
Why Hong Kong’s bid for London Stock Exchange was doomed from the start October 8, 2019 For the last month the chief executive of the Hong Kong bourse has been selling his £32bn takeover offer for the London Stock Exchange (LSE) as if it were the perfect love match. “We complete each other,” Charles Li told banking delegates in Canary Wharf. His amorous talk, however, has not been enough to convince [...]
HS2 would drive rail price increase and shut out smaller northern cities: ASI October 8, 2019 HS2 (High Speed Rail 2) will lead to increased ticket prices and reduce train access for smaller Northern cities, according to a new study from a leading London think tank. The Adam Smith Institute’s Don’t Railroad it Through report slams the “politically motivated” project and outlines a number of alternatives it says will be cheaper [...]
Johnson & Johnson battles reputation crisis amid opioid epidemic October 8, 2019 Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson is battling a reputation crisis worsened by its involvement in the opioid crisis sweeping the US, according to the latest research. The brand has fallen from 8th position in 2014 to 57th place this year on a ranking of 58 global pharmaceutical companies. Read more: Johnson & Johnson fined $572m [...]
Trio of ex-Barclays bankers accused of lying in Old Bailey fraud trial October 8, 2019 Three senior former Barclays executives were today accused of lying about disguised payments to Qatar to facilitate a massive investment in the bank at the height of the financial crisis. The three senior former executives – Roger Jenkins, Thomas Kalaris and Richard Boath – are standing trial at the Old Bailey on fraud charges. The [...]
Hong Kong abandons £32bn bid for London Stock Exchange October 8, 2019 Shares in the London Stock Exchange (LSE) dropped as much as six per cent today after Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) confirmed it has abandoned its audacious £32bn takeover bid. “HKEX confirms that it does not intend to make an offer for LSE,” it told the market on open. Read more: Shareholders tell HKEX [...]