Everything you need to know about Jeremy Corbyn’s win including the shadow cabinet appointments, resignations, policies and response September 14, 2015 Jeremy Corbyn's first day as Labour leader has thrown the party into disarray amid a slew of resignations from some of the party's foremost MPs and confusion over exactly what his policies will be. Corbyn's acceptance speech, described by some as rambling, included thanks to unions such as RMT and the RBU, saying Labour [...]
Jeremy Corbyn wins Labour leadership contest: Here’s what he’s going to do next September 14, 2015 What is Jeremy Corbyn going to do next? His acceptance speech may have been branded “rambling” and there may be some confusion over certain policies, but the veteran North Islington MP is clear about at least one thing: opposing the Conservatives. At least two Tory proposals – the Trade Union Bill and new [...]
Apple iOS9 release: How businesses can make the most of the latest iPhone software from Siri and ad-blocking to Spotlight and split screens September 11, 2015 Are you ready for iOS9? Apple is making some major changes to its flagship operating system over the next few weeks, but what do these updates mean for businesses? A nail in the coffin for search and display? The new operating system iOS 9 will include a significantly enhanced Spotlight search functionality, the [...]
Oil price could drop to $20 a barrel, Goldman Sachs warns September 11, 2015 Oil prices could fall as low as $20 a barrel as weak fundamentals and wider concerns about the global economy push prices down even further, Goldman Sachs has warned. In a note sent out this morning, the analysts highlighted that the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil had fallen to its previously-forecast [...]
From the Apple iPhone 6s launch and Labour’s mayoral race to the refugee crisis and Sports Direct: Here’s what got us talking this week September 11, 2015 There was a record breaker. There was some space whisky. And somewhere in the heart of the City, there was a good old-fashioned knees up. Here's what got us talking this week 1) The bus driver's son won Sadiq Khan beat favourite Tessa Jowell to become the Labour candidate for London Mayor in 2016, [...]
9/11 anniversary: We remember – our obligation to battle terrorism financing September 11, 2015 For those who lost family and friends on 9/11 the pain may be as fresh today as it was 14 years ago. We remember. While politicians on both sides of the Atlantic embraced the “war on terror,” we are all still coming to terms with the human pain and horror of 9/11, London’s 7/7, [...]
Clocks go back: Scientists warn that Daylight Savings affects “vigilance and cognitive function” among students September 11, 2015 The clocks may be soon going back (well, on 25 October, but we're looking forward to that extra hour in bed already) but sleep scientists are now claiming that daylight savings actually leads to a decline in "vigilance and cognitive function" among students. On average, high school teens spent 32 minutes less asleep on the [...]
Travelling to and from appointments is work, European Court of Justice rules September 11, 2015 Time spent travelling to and from appointments at the start and end of the day should be included in working hours, the European Court of Justice has ruled. The decision, published today, relates to workers without a fixed office and will affect firms that employ gas fitters, sales reps and care workers, for example. [...]
Crowdfunding 101: Six points each startup should consider before launching their next round of fundraising September 10, 2015 Crowdfunding is revolutionising startup investment in the UK, but don't expect an easy ride Crowdfunding is in vogue. In the UK alone, about £1.5bn is raised through it each year. It’s been used to raise equity for everything from drones to smartwatches and even giant Ferris wheels. But just because it’s hip don’t for [...]
Sports Direct AGM: Mike Ashley can ignore the outraged of Twitter – but in the new world order, he ignores investors at his peril September 10, 2015 Shareholder unrest over corporate governance or transparency is nothing new, but in this age of social media and e-petitions, public outcry over certain business practices is often louder than it once was. Last week, public opinion, along with a dollop of union pressure, forced restaurant chain Pizza Express to change its policy over tipping. [...]
