Interiors: Embark on a ‘tipples and trees’ tour to get festive inspiration from London’s hotels and restaurants December 5, 2016 Now the merry month of December is upon us it’s time to fire up the festive spirit and prepare to entertain descending hordes of relatives. But what to do with them? A Christmas-themed afternoon tea or a festive cocktail at one of London’s landmark venues is a surefire way to impress. This time of year, [...]
Hefty bill from counterfeiting and piracy costs EU £71bn and 790,000 jobs each year December 5, 2016 Counterfeit goods and piracy cost the EU economy a whopping £71bn every year, according to research from the European Union’s intellectual property office. More than 7.4 per cent of sales, totalling £40bn, across nine sectors are lost in the 28-country bloc due to fake products including handbags, toys, pharmaceuticals and alcohol, as well as music [...]
Mark Carney takes aim at so-called stateless companies, as he jumps to defend Bank of England policies December 5, 2016 The Bank of England governor has this evening launched an attack on so-called "stateless corporations", in a wide-ranging speech aimed at creating a fairer economy and tackling inequality. Speaking at Liverpool John Moores University, Mark Carney called for stronger measures to confront inequality in order to stop more people turning their back on [...]
French prime minister Manuel Valls announces he will run for president against Marine Le Pen and Francois Fillon in next year’s election December 5, 2016 France's socialist prime minister, Manuel Valls, has announced he will stand in next year's presidential election. The 54-year-old said he wanted to "give everything to France" as he launched his campaign. He added that he "cannot be prime minister while being a candidate" and that he will resign from the government on Tuesday. https://twitter.com/manuelvalls/status/805827675482951680 Read more: [...]
Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson is demanding a Brexit truce and attacking “braying” Ukip politicians December 5, 2016 Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson is to call for a Brexit truce, warning both sides of the EU debate to cease accusations of “racism” and “remoaning”. Speaking at the Institute of Directors tonight, Davidson will tell both Levers and Remainers to “grow up” and heal the divides of the summer's referendum. And she will also [...]
US regulators have been much harsher than their UK counterparts while European authorities have been even kinder… December 5, 2016 US regulators have slapped fines on banks at four times the level imposed by their UK counterparts in connection with interest rate and foreign exchange manipulation. A total of 12 banks have been fined $9.8bn (£7.7bn) by US authorities over the last four and a half years. This compares with £2bn imposed on 11 lenders by UK authorities. [...]
Focus On Maida Vale: Why financiers and celebrities flock to the birthplace of the London mansion block December 5, 2016 The London mansion block has never been so popular, yet there are only a finite number in existence. While many luxury property developers are seeking to reinvent them for the 21st century for a tidy profit, the birthplace of the original – the real white-stuccoed deal – is still Maida Vale in north west London. [...]
London number one as it beats Paris and Berlin to top Europe’s tech hotspots December 5, 2016 London is leading the way among cities in Europe for technology companies, with the booming sector set to outperform other industries over the next four years despite the vote to leave the European Union, according to a new ranking. The capital beat Paris and Berlin into second and third places respectively, while the broader Thames [...]
Tube strikes: Piccadilly and Hammersmith and City line driver walkouts cancelled tomorrow December 5, 2016 A 24-hour strike by drivers on the Piccadilly and Hammersmith and City lines from 9.30pm tomorrow has been suspended, the RMT union has said. The suspension follows successful talks at the conciliation service Acas, according to RMT. The union said "all objectives in the Piccadilly line dispute" had been achieved, while the union is "committed [...]
Property of the Week: Former seminary and Call the Midwife location now an impressive property for sale December 5, 2016 Space is in short supply in London, which is why this chapel, the centrepiece of a former college in north London, is such hot property. Spanning over 8,000sqft – over twice the size of a generous Georgian townhouse – this Grade II Listed building has surveyed the surrounding area of Mill Hill Village from the [...]