To reap the benefits of venture capital we need an environment that fosters growth May 12, 2022 Firms supported by British venture capital will have a critical role in addressing some of the most important targets set for the country by the government. They can participate in the UK’s ambition to be a science and tech superpower, in the strategy to advance regions up and down the country, and of course in [...]
House price inflation surge shows ‘little’ signs of slowing May 12, 2022 There is “little evidence” to show house price inflation will slow down as prices continue to be driven by historically low stock levels. Despite warnings of a recession on the horizon, current property activity continues to be buoyant, according to the latest RICS Residential Market Survey. Its April survey found that supply of homes on [...]
Hong Kong’s sham elections mark another loss for democracy-loving people May 12, 2022 American poet Maya Angelou said: “When someone shows who they are, believe them the first time”. Millions of Hongkongers are this week asking what sort of chief executive the newly “elected” John Lee will be – warily recalling his brutality as pro-Beijing security chief, violently crushing the city’s pro-democracy movement. Lee has shown Hongkongers exactly [...]
Exclusive: Pressure mounts on Treasury over BNPL regulation as Woolard says ‘pace has slowed’ May 12, 2022 Pressure is mounting on the Treasury to greenlight the next stage of buy-now pay-later regulation as concerns grow over the use of the products in the midst of a cost of living crisis.
Sadiq Khan open to decriminalisation of cannabis: ‘Drugs trade causes huge damage,’ says Mayor of London May 12, 2022 SADIQ Khan is open to supporting a campaign to make cannabis legal in the UK as he visited a marijuana dispensary in Los Angeles yesterday.
Give visa flexibilty on short-term work stays, City lobby group demands May 12, 2022 DELAYS to visa approvals are holding back the capital, Britain’s top financial services lobby group warned yesterday. TheCityUK said that short-term visas that allow overseas workers to undertake short-term projects in London were facing delays of as long as 12 weeks to receive approval. The body said that post-Brexit rules had made the system more [...]
Needing some luck: Camelot pushes to overturn National Lottery licence May 11, 2022 Camelot’s grand push to overturn the gambling regulator’s decision to award the National Lottery licence to Allwyn was met with mighty resistance in court this morning. The Czech-based Allwyn was named the Gambling Commission’s “preferred bidder” for the fourth licence back in March, which sparked a legal battle from the current holder, Camelot UK. At [...]
How to sleep your way to better mental health May 11, 2022 Regularly getting a good night’s sleep can be hugely beneficial to your mental health. Here are some tips to help you develop a good sleep routine. On average, we spend about one third of our lives asleep. Not only is sleep essential for your physical health, it can be key to maintaining good mental health. [...]
Channel 4 pens YouTube content deal amid privatisation discussions May 11, 2022 Channel 4 has penned a new deal to air 1,000 hours of hit shows on YouTube as the broadcaster seems to carve out its commercial prowess in the midst of privatisation.
Lawyers slam government’s plans to replace Human Rights Act with new ‘Bill of Rights’ May 11, 2022 Lawyers have slammed the UK government’s plans to dismantle the Human Rights Act and replace it with a new “Bill of Rights”. The plan, set out in the Queen’s Speech, is set to see the government tear up the UK’s Human Rights Act of 1998, which enshrines the rights guaranteed by the European Convention on [...]
