London Sports Festival moves from 3×3 basketball success to pickleball at the City of London Corporation’s Guildhall Yard
Dignity profits dip in line with drop in death rate November 7, 2016 Dignity announced today that its profits have slipped slightly as the country's death rate dropped. The figures The listed provider of funeral related services revealed underlying operating profits for the 39 weeks to 23 September of £75.8m, down 2.9 per cent from £78.1m for the same period last year. Revenue nudged up slightly to £229.3m, up one per [...]
Ferrari shares race ahead on improved full-year guidance November 7, 2016 Ferrari purred to a 20 per cent jump in third quarter profit, bumping up its 2016 financial forecasts for the second time this year. The figures Net revenues grew 8.3 per cent, or 7.9 per cent on constant currencies, to €783m (£697.6m). That was above expectations of €763m, while shipments were up one per cent to 1,978 vehicles. [...]
Two prisoners escape from Pentonville prison in North London November 7, 2016 Two prisoners have escaped from Pentonville prison in north London. The Ministry of Justice announced the escape from the Islington prison this afternoon. The prisoners have not yet been named. A Prison Service spokesperson said: "Two prisoners at HMP Pentonville were found to be missing on Monday 7 November. "Public protection is our top priority and [...]
There’s a new £260m fund eyeing UK tech startups November 7, 2016 UK-based venture capital fund Scottish Equity Partners has raised £260m for a new fund to invest in high growth tech companies in the UK and Europe. Previous investments include fashion site Matches.com, unicorn startup Skyscanner and language app Babbel. Read more: IG Group boss joins fintech startup board The latest fund, SEP V, is eyeing growth [...]
Black cab drivers are holding a fresh protest in London November 7, 2016 London's black cab drivers will hold a protest in Westminster on Tuesday as they call on the government to battle traffic congestion and pollution in the capital. Cabbies represented by the United Cabbies Group (UCG), London Cab Drivers Club and RMT are expected to bring Whitehall to a standstill at 2pm. Drivers are calling on [...]
Supply chain risk up due to post-Brexit uncertainty November 7, 2016 Global supply chain risk grew for the fourth quarter in a row to its highest level since 2013 as a result of the Brexit vote, and increased trade restrictions around the world. Analysis by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and Dun & Bradstreet economists showed a "disintegration of the political consensus over globalisation" with [...]
Attorney general jumps to defend courts following Article 50 backlash November 7, 2016 Attorney general Jeremy Wright has stood up to defend the courts today, following attacks on the legal system after high court judges decided government must consult parliament before Article 50 can be triggered. Speaking at an event to launch the Law Society's pro bono charter and manual, Wright said that, while those involved in the case could [...]
MPs pay surprise visit to Sports Direct’s Shirebrook warehouse November 7, 2016 MPs have made a surprise visit to Sports Direct's Shirebrook warehouse to take a look at how the retailer is progressing with improvements to its working practices. The Telegraph has reported that Iain Wright MP, chair of the business, energy and industrial strategy committee, which led an inquiry into Sports Direct earlier this year, gave [...]
Aslef’s not happy with Southern over “misleading” claims it cancelled a strike ballot November 7, 2016 Train drivers' union Aslef is not happy over a press release sent out by Southern's parent company Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) over the weekend. A press release from GTR said Aslef "cancels ballot 24 hours after launch", calling it off for technical reasons. Aslef said it had simply been postponed. Angie Doll, Southern's passenger services director, [...]
18 Twitter accounts to follow on US Election Day November 7, 2016 Excitement is building about polling day in the US tomorrow. The nervous-excitement that comes from watching an election from the other side of the world, which could be closer than the polls predict. Read more: Five ways tech is helping the US vote for its next President After Brexit and an unforeseen result in the General Election [...]