Brussels told to extend EU firms’ access to City’s derivative market Clearing A host of influential European banking groups have called for continued access to London’s lucrative derivatives market – weakening Brussels’ hand in negotiations over post-Brexit financial services. The European Union has so far only allowed temporary access to London for companies housed within the bloc, but over the weekend a letter emerged from groups including [...]
Kylie-backed music outfit launches new smart TV app in bid to capitalise on post-lockdown habits Kylie-backed music outfit launches new smart TV app A BRITISH music streaming firm backed by Kylie Minogue and Robbie Williams is attempting to capitalise on the rise in home-based entertainment with a new TV app. ROXi, which the firm’s boss describes as ‘Netflix for music,’ is hoping to capitalise on a deal with a host of international record labels to bring music streaming [...]
HS2 blamed for shortage in construction industry’s key concrete supplies HS2 blamed for shortage in construction industry's key concrete supplies Builders have blamed HS2 for hoovering up key construction supplies before ordinary customers can get to them, resulting in industry-wide concrete shortages and rising prices. The UK’s flagship rail project is exacerbating global supply chain issues caused by a HGV driver shortage and international shipping delays, construction firms have warned. As a results, builders working [...]
Klarna launches ‘pay now’ feature for UK shoppers October 18, 2021 Buy now pay later (BNPL) fintech Klarna has branched out from its main service and launched a “pay now” immediate payment service in the UK. From today onwards, British online shoppers will be able to choose to pay immediately and in full using Klarna, with the same payment experience as if they were to choose [...]
End of an era: Unilever trading in Amsterdam for the last time today November 27, 2020 Unilever’s Dutch shares will trade in Amsterdam for the last time today, before a unification of the group’s dual-headed structure that aims to put the consumer goods maker on a better footing to cope with an uncertain future. The merger over the weekend of Unilever’s Dutch and British corporate arms into one legal entity based [...]
