DEBATE: Are candidates’ drug histories relevant in the Conservative leadership contest? June 11, 2019 Are candidates’ drug histories relevant in the Conservative leadership contest? Edward Davies, director of policy at the Centre for Social Justice, says YES. The Centre for Social Justice was founded on the premise that we are not defined by our worst mistakes, that everyone deserves another chance, and nothing should hold you back from reaching [...]
Enough of Brexit, time for a Tory vision of modern Britain June 11, 2019 Theresa May’s premiership is almost over – but there is just time for one last undignified squabble. The Prime Minister reportedly hopes to spend a few billion on her key domestic priorities, in an attempt to add some black ink to the sea of red in her political ledger. But Philip Hammond is insisting on [...]
Firms must stop using NDAs to cover up harassment, say MPs June 11, 2019 The government must prevent non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) being used to cover up unlawful harassment or discrimination, a group of MPs said today. A report by the women and equalities Committee found some companies were now routinely using NDAs in employment disputes. Committee chair, Maria Miller MP, said: “The current use of non-disclosure agreements in settling [...]
5G subscriptions to hit 1.9bn in 2024 as operators race to roll out new networks June 11, 2019 The number of subscriptions to 5G mobile networks is expected to hit 1.9bn in 2024 as operators ramp up their deployment, according to a new report. Read more: Three becomes latest UK mobile operator to set 5G launch date Telecoms firm Ericsson said it has lifted its forecasts for 5G uptake over the next five [...]
Virgin launches bid to stay in UK railways with plans for open-access service June 11, 2019 Virgin Trains will attempt to stay in Britain’s railways by applying for an open access service on the West Coast mainline to get around the government’s controversial snub of its franchise bid two months ago. Virgin has applied with Stagecoach, French state-owned rail company SNCF and rolling stock company Alstom to run an hourly service [...]
Taxify relaunches in London under Bolt branding in challenge to Uber June 11, 2019 The European ride-hailing firm formerly known as Taxify is today relaunching its services in London, two years on from being forced to halt rides in the capital. The firm, which first entered the UK market in 2017 via the purchase of an existing private hire business, had its third-party licence suspended by Transport for London [...]
Private sector hiring intention hits seven-year low amid Brexit impasse June 11, 2019 Hiring intentions among UK companies slumped to their lowest level since 2012 in the second quarter of the year, a new survey has shown, as Brexit uncertainty weighed on employers’ minds. Read more: UK wages rise as employment stays at record high Plans for hiring among firms in the finance and business services sector saw [...]
A road less travelled: British car industry troubles run far deeper than Brexit June 11, 2019 The dust has settled. Bridgend’s male voice choir has sung in protest at Ford’s Essex headquarters. And back in their south Wales hometown, the US car maker’s 1,700 factory workers returned to work yesterday for the first time since they learnt of their impending redundancy. But before they had even stopped for lunch, the Office [...]
City Moves for 11 June – who’s switching jobs? June 11, 2019 Who’s switching jobs today? Cazoo Cazoo has announced it has appointed Jonathan Howell as its chief technology officer (CTO). Jonathan joins Cazoo from Made.com where he has spent the last five years as CTO and grew the technology and product management teams from 15 to 100, supporting revenue growth of more than six times as [...]
Conservative leadership rivals turn on Boris Johnson’s tax cut plan June 10, 2019 The gloves came off in the Conservative leadership battle today as Boris Johnson’s rivals took aim at his tax-cutting plans while Michael Gove launched a personal attack on the frontrunner. The former foreign secretary pledged to increase the higher rate income tax threshold to £80,000, benefiting three million people. Environment secretary Gove – who scuppered Johnson’s leadership bid in 2016 by [...]