One march that paved that way for social reform October 12, 2022 With World Sight Day just around the corner, taking a look back to a moment that helped shape the nation’s support of visually impaired people seems fitting. In ancient times, blindness was associated with intelligence and creativity – take Homer for example, one of the most celebrated authors of all time. There are blind characters [...]
City regulators ready clampdown on LDI pension funds October 12, 2022 City regulators said today they are readying to clampdown on the so-called liability driven investment (LDI) strategies at the heart of a near-meltdown in some UK pension funds two weeks ago.
M&S to speed up plans to close 1 in 4 larger clothing stores October 12, 2022 Marks & Spencer will accelerate its plans to slash the number of its larger stores that sell clothing and homeware products. In an update to investors on Wednesday, the supermarket revealed it would shutter more than one in four of its so-called full-line stores within three years rather than five. Plans also include the opening [...]
UK top of the charts for offshore floating wind as global projects boom October 12, 2022 The UK remains the global leader in floating offshore wind amid a rise in global developments, according to Renewable UK.
The Electronic Trade Documents Bill – one of the most important Bills you’ve never heard of October 12, 2022 Today, in the House of Lords, Lord Holmes witnessed the Government introduce an incredibly important piece of legislation.
BCB Group’s new DeFi Yield product offers investors attractive returns within a safe structure October 12, 2022 London, 11th October 2022 – BCB Group – a leading provider of business accounts and trading services for the digital asset economy, announces the launch of its latest new investment strategy – DeFi Yield – and appoints Re7 Capital as the fund manager for this strategy. Earlier this year, BCB Group successfully launched BCB Yield, [...]
UK green aviation fuel targets could fail without Govt support October 12, 2022 The UK’s green aviation fuel targets could be out of reach without further government support, trade body Airlines UK has warned. Chief executive Tim Alderslade called on the government to introduce a pricing mechanism for the production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), as it is currently between two and four times more expensive. Produced from [...]
Fintechs are failing on financial inclusion, says commission chair October 12, 2022 Fintech firms are not widening the net to struggling consumers as they battle a cost of living crisis this year, the chair of the Financial Inclusion Commission has warned.
Port of Dover chief calls on Gov to share ‘rules of game’ for post-Brexit checks October 12, 2022 The Port of Dover has called on the government to share the “rules of the game” when it comes to post-Brexit checks. Chief executive Doug Bannister told a Commons’ transport select committee that the port has not received enough information about the EU’s entry-exit system, which will be implemented from May. Under the new system, [...]
Suppliers fear revenue cap could deter investment and risk supply security October 12, 2022 The Government's decision to cap revenues from renewables generators risks deterring investment into the UK warned energy energy firms.
