Scrapping bankers’ bonus cap is only a signal, but it is a signal nonetheless September 21, 2022 AN UNPOPULAR politician is usually a short-lived phenomenon. It appears Liz Truss is hoping that by the time the impacts of her unpopular decisions will be felt, the benefits will be so obvious the electorate will forget their initial teeth-gnashing. She may well be right. Even this column would accept that removing the bankers’ bonus [...]
Letters: Take our cues from Scandi September 21, 2022 [Re: Oslo has come up with new ideas for the housing crisis , London should do the same, Sept 16] Bravo to Copenhagen’s longest serving Mayor in “Oslo has come up with new ideas for the housing crisis , London should do the same”. Sadiq Khan should reflect on his 6 years’ of mediocre housing [...]
G20 nations are not cutting emissions fast enough to meet climate goals September 20, 2022 No country in the G20 is decarbonising quickly enough to maintain a safe climate, according to new analysis from PWC.
Peak of 22.4m watched BBC One coverage of Queen’s funeral in biggest viewing day since London 2012 September 20, 2022 A peak of 22.4m Brits watched BBC coverage of Her Majesty the Queen’s funeral on Monday with a majority of the UK tuning in at some point. 32.5m people tuned into the national broadcaster’s all-encompassing coverage of the late monarch’s laying to rest, representing BBC One’s biggest viewing day since the 2012 Olympics closing ceremony. [...]
Ocado shares sink after HSBC downgrade September 20, 2022 Shares in Ocado sank on Tuesday after HSBC analysts downgraded the grocery delivery firm from a Hold to a Reduce rating. HSCB’s notes caused shares in the middle-class favourite to drop by more than eight per cent after Ocado warned last week that soaring inflation will weigh on its profitability in Q4. The firm warned [...]
London businesses still not sure what ‘Levelling Up’ means, new survey shows September 20, 2022 London businesses are still unclear on the details of what the UK government’s ‘Levelling Up’ agenda actually entails, according to new research from the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). First set out in the Conservative Party manifesto in 2019, the Levelling Up policy aims to reduce disparities between regions and social groups inside [...]
Beyond Meat exec arrested for biting man during road rage incident September 20, 2022 A top executive at one of the world’s biggest fake meat sellers has been arrested for biting flesh off another man’s nose, according to US media reports. Douglas Ramsey, who joined Beyond Meat last December, faces charges of third-degree battery and “terroristic threatening,” police reports show The 53-year-old chief operating officer was arrested on Saturday [...]
Ashley vs Cowgill: Has Sports Direct boss had the last laugh in retail rivalry? September 20, 2022 NEWS of Mike Ashley’s departure from Frasers also signals the end of one of retail’s most tempestuous rivalries, after JD Sports’ boss Peter Cowgill exited his own sportswear giant earlierthis year. After decades of high street tussle, the two retail titans have now both relinquished their roles behind two of the country’s largest athleisure brands. [...]
Hungary urges EU not to bring in more sanctions on Russia September 20, 2022 Hungary has urged the EU not to impose new sanctions on Russia, warning that further measures would escalate the supply crisis.
Uniper set for nationalisation as Germany closes in on deal with Fortnum September 20, 2022 Uniper is on the verge of being fully nationalised, with the German government announcing plans to buy Fortum's stake in the company.
