The Notebook: A look at some of London’s top festive finds December 18, 2023 Where the City’s movers and shakers get a few things off their chest. Today, Michelle McGrath, executive director of Shaftesbury Capital, takes the pen. It’s no accident London is a festive city Christmas is famously the time of good cheer, but it is also the single most important time for retailers and the hospitality industry. [...]
Time for a check-up: British public policy is ignoring the signs of trouble to come December 18, 2023 The vast majority of the nation’s toothaches, one can fairly assume, could probably be prevented. A combination of regular brushing, flossing, and trips to the dentist will probably keep most people’s gnashers in good order. The problem, of course, is that routines slip. And then, suddenly, it’s two cavities and a root canal in January. [...]
Sunak warns of migrant threat as UK and Italy agree to fund Tunisia plan December 16, 2023 The UK and Italy will jointly finance a plan to return migrants in Tunisia to their home countries, as Rishi Sunak warned of the threat of migration to “overwhelm” European states.
Pro-Palestinian rallies in London continue as Gaza crisis intensifies December 16, 2023 Pro-Palestinian demonstrators have gathered again in London this weekend to call for an end to the Israeli bombardment of Gaza.
Italy topples Bulgaria to offer Europe’s lowest ski-resort prices December 16, 2023 Bulgaria has lost its position as Europe’s cheapest ski destination for UK tourists, according to a new report.
Petrol prices fall to lowest level in more than two years December 16, 2023 Petrol prices are at their lowest in more than two years, the RAC has said.
Rishi Sunak in Rome for illegal migration talks December 16, 2023 Rishi Sunak will hold talks with the leaders of Italy and Albania later during a visit to Rome, where illegal migration is expected to top the agenda.
Prince Harry awarded over £140,000 for ‘extensive’ phone hacking by Mirror Group December 15, 2023 There was “extensive” phone hacking by Mirror Group Newspapers from 2006 to 2011, “even to some extent” during the Leveson Inquiry into media standards, a High Court judge has ruled following a trial featuring Prince Harry. The High Court also ruled that Prince Harry’s phone was probably hacked “to a modest extent” by Mirror Group [...]
Woodford compensation in sight after investors back controversial £230m scheme December 15, 2023 Burnt investors in Neil Woodford’s collapsed investment fund are on the cusp of compensation after they overwhelmingly backed a £230m redress scheme last night.
Square Mile and Me: Lord-Lieutenant Ken Olisa on Saturday jobs and City faux pas December 14, 2023 Ken Olisa, Lord Lieutenant of Greater London and chairman of BusinessLDN, takes a stroll down memory lane and reflects on his City career.