Poll: Voters would punish Tories for Brexit delay at European parliamentary elections April 10, 2019 The Tories would be hit hard in European parliamentary elections if they are held in the UK as part of another delay to Brexit, according to a poll released today. Read more: British voters want a rule-breaking leader to reform Westminster Voters would punish the Conservatives for failing to pull the UK out of the [...]
Carlos Ghosn says he is the victim of a conspiracy plot in video aired to media April 9, 2019 Car industry magnate Carlos Ghosn proclaimed his innocence in a video aired to journalists today. Read more: Carlos Ghosn ousted from Nissan board after rearrest The ex-Nissan boss instead claimed he was the victim of “a plot, conspiracy and back-stabbing” within Nissan in the video, recorded prior to his arrest last week. Ghosn’s lawyer, Junichiro Hironaka, [...]
Conservative MP quits Jacob Rees-Mogg’s Eurosceptic ERG for putting Brexit ‘at risk’ April 9, 2019 A Tory MP has resigned from Jacob Rees-Mogg’s European Research Group (ERG), claiming “hardcore” Brexiters are endangering their own goal of leaving the EU. Read more: Brexit delay on the cards as Tories gear up for European elections Shropshire MP Daniel Kawczynski accused an ERG “hardcore elment of ‘Unicorn’ dreamers” of “now actually endangering Brexit”. [...]
Debenhams shares suspended as it prepares to fall into administration April 9, 2019 Debenhams’ shares were suspended this morning as it prepares to go into administration, falling into the hands of lenders after rejecting an improved equity offer from Sports Direct. Read more: Debenhams shares slump as shareholders risk losing everything The Financial Conduct Authority temporarily suspended trading of the under-fire department store “at the request of the [...]
Patek Philippe MD seeks to raise £50,000 for Parkinson’s support group with 24-hour tennis match April 8, 2019 The MD of Patek Philippe will be keeping one eye on the time next month when his tennis club takes part in a 24-hour non-stop charity match. Read more: Is Tsitsipas's Australian Open a sign of a changing of the guard? The Reigate Lawn Tennis Club will host the spectacle on 18 May with the aim [...]
As Brexit drags on, Brits want a rule-breaking leader to overhaul political system April 8, 2019 Brits want a strong leader who is willing to break rules to push through wide-reaching reforms to the political system, according to new data. Read more: Business optimism hits seven-year low as Brexit approaches Three years of Brexit turmoil since the EU referendum has left voters’ confidence in politics at a 15-year low, a poll [...]
Business optimism hits seven-year low as Brexit deadline grows closer April 8, 2019 Business optimism has dropped to its lowest level in seven years as the UK edges closer to the possibility of a no-deal Brexit. Read more: Cabinet Brexiter Penny Mordaunt: We must not get locked into Euro elections Sentiment is also now weaker than the low recorded following the 2016 EU referendum, as accountancy and business [...]
Social media giants face fines in ‘online harms’ crackdown, says government April 8, 2019 Social media sites face financial penalties or blocking if they fail to tackle “online harms”, says a government white paper published today. Under a code of practice set out by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), an independent watchdog would police the sector, possibly funded by the industry. Read more: Social media giants [...]
Editors’ Notes: Philip Hammond outfoxes the Treasury committee in clash over end to austerity April 5, 2019 Three cheers for Philip Hammond! Yes, you heard that right – I may be alone, but I found myself applauding the chancellor last night when we got a sneak preview of his response to the Treasury Select Committee’s (TSC) fisking of the autumn Budget. Read more: Hammond says ending austerity will not mean spending splurge [...]
UK house prices drop in March amid Brexit uncertainty after shock rise, says Halifax April 5, 2019 UK house prices grew 2.6 per cent year on year in March, but fell compared to the month before, according to data released today. The value of the average UK home hit £233,181 last month, after growing 1.6 per cent between January to March compared to the three months to the end of December. Read [...]
