‘We aren’t what people expect’ – Linklaters on the firm’s virtual internship and social mobility November 23, 2020 Last year Linklaters launched a virtual internship - the first of its kind among the legal profession. The magic circle firm believes launching such a programme has facilitated greater social mobility, by opening up the business to those who may not see themselves as a natural fit.
Recruiter SThree raises profit outlook as Germany and US demand improves November 23, 2020 Recruitment firm SThree has projected annual profit to be slightly above market expectations following heightened staff demand for professionals in life sciences and technology in the United States and Germany. The company said hiring improvement in the US and Germany could be seen in October and early November, sending shares up 2.8% in early trading. [...]
FTSE flattens mid-afternoon November 23, 2020 Cineworld, Tui, BA owner and pub companies lead FTSE vaccine bounce
Aviva to sell stake in Italian life insurance venture for €400m November 23, 2020 Aviva has agreed to sell its entire 80% shareholding in Aviva Vita, an Italian life insurance joint venture, to partner UBI Blanca for €400m. The life insurance provider noted the transaction will increase Aviva’s net asset value by £0.1bn. It said the move would also strengthen Aviva’s Solvency II capital surplus by £0.2bn and increase [...]
Gyms and non-essential shops to open cross-country post-lockdown November 23, 2020 Gyms and non-essential shops in all areas are expected to be allowed to reopen when England’s national lockdown ends. This afternoon Boris Johnson will give details on England’s return to the ‘three tier system’ when lockdown ends on 2 December, the BBC reported. Although parts of the tier system will be tougher, the 10pm curfew [...]
Bullying inquiry head quits as Johnson sides with Patel November 20, 2020 Senior civil servant and independent adviser to Boris Johnson Sir Alex Allan has resigned following publication of his report that found Priti Patel broke behaviour rules around bullying. Allan headed up an inquiry into bullying allegations made against home secretary Priti Patel. His report found Patel broke behaviour rules, however Boris Johnson has since said [...]
Just 30% of businesses commit to 2020 Christmas bonus November 20, 2020 Just three in 10 businesses that offer annual Christmas bonuses have committed to doing so in 2020. Numerous businesses have not confirmed if they will offer their traditional annual bonus, and a recent survey by expenses app ExpensesOnDemand found the sole focus for the majority of businesses is cash flow as they struggle to manage [...]
Sterling edges higher on renewed Brexit deal hopes November 20, 2020 Sterling edged higher against the euro and the dollar after an European Union official said the bloc and Britain are very close to agreement on most issues, even if they are still at odds over three main points. After being flat in earlier trade, the pound gained 0.2% versus to stand at 89.31 pence per [...]
Flattening Covid cases could see families gather at Christmas, says Hancock November 20, 2020 Flattening Covid-19 cases could mean Britain eases its distancing measures to allow families to gather for Christmas, Matt Hancock has said. The health minister is working with the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for a UK-wide approach to rules for Christmas. England has been under lockdown for two weeks following a rise [...]
London dwarfs rest of UK for 2020 startup success November 19, 2020 London leads the UK for new business creation in 2020, with more than 130,989 startups created between January and August. The first eight months of the year saw more than 130,000 new businesses created in the capital, up more than 21% on 2019’s figures, according to data from consultancy business SHL. The number of London [...]
