Ecigarette ads subject to host of new rules from advertising watchdog October 9, 2014 The Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP) has published new rules for governing the advertising of ecigarettes, which will come into force on 10 November. The new rule are intended to protect young people from the promotion of tobacco products and ads that show "the use of a tobacco product in a positive light". The rapid [...]
London ranked world’s best city for business, innovation and culture in global power city index October 9, 2014 London has topped a survey measuring attractiveness for innovation and business and a host of other metrics. In yet another feather in the capital's cap, Japan's Global Power City Index saw London retain its place at the top, beating other global power hubs such as New York and Tokyo. The index ranks the world's major [...]
Britain climbs to fifth place for women on boards October 8, 2014 The UK is a world leader in female representation on boards, with women making up a quarter of board roles. On a continent-wide basis, Europe comes out on top, with 20 per cent of directors at major European companies being women, a substantial increase from the 15.6 per cent two years ago. European companies now [...]
Nick Clegg’s conference speech: Here’s what you need to know October 8, 2014 A beleaguered Nick Clegg has delivered his final party conference speech before the next election and possibly of his career. Clegg began his speech castigating Islamic State and paying tribute to Alan Henning and David Haines, who were beheaded. The deputy prime minister warmed the hearts of Lib Dem activists with strong criticisms on Ukip, [...]
Government’s draconian visa policy ‘baffles’ Oxford’s vice-chancellor October 8, 2014 The UK is shooting itself in the foot with its hardline approach on student visas, according to the vice-chancellor of Oxford University. Professor Andrew Hamilton told an audience of academics that he was constantly asked when he travelled abroad why the UK visa system so hostile to student entry. "I do my best to answer [...]
Vince Cable puts pressure on companies over all-male boards October 8, 2014 Vince Cable is taking aim at some at a host of British companies that have no women on their boards. Cable is planning to write to the chairman of close to 30 FTSE 350 firms that have all male boards voicing his concern that they have failed to embrace diversity, Sky News reports. Companies that [...]
Britain’s last tobacco factory to close as JTI shuts Ballymena plant in County Antrim October 7, 2014 Britain's last tobacco factory is set to shut its doors permanently with the loss of around 900 jobs. The Ballymena plant in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, is a major employer in the area. Japan Tobacco International (JTI) announced proposals today to restructure several of its European facilities, citing a tough economic environment and strict EU [...]
Uber suffers fresh blow in Europe as Madrid prepares to fine drivers October 7, 2014 Uber drivers in Madrid could receive fines up to £14,000 and have their cars taken away for three months thanks to Spanish transport regulations. The restrictions are a fresh blow to Uber, which has been under attack from the Spanish taxi industry for some time. Borja Carabante vice-councillor of Transport, Infrastructure and Housing, said: We [...]
Liberal Democrats party conference: Delegates back football tax and scorn urge to win October 7, 2014 The Liberal Democrats are languishing at six per cent in the opinion polls with only months to go until the next general election. The party's conference in Glasgow continues to be a relatively low-key affair with few new policy announcements, with most of the public seemingly worn out by the Scottish referendum and the other [...]
London Underground staff plan 48hr Tube strike from October 14 October 7, 2014 Londoners are set for further Tube chaos next week with London Underground workers due to go on strike for 48 hours over staff cuts and ticket office closures. The strike, which will be held between 9:00pm next Tuesday and 8:59pm on Thursday, coincides with nationwide industrial action from council workers. The Rail, Maritime and Transport [...]
