Balancing the budget won’t win voters hooked on Sunak’s years of spending April 20, 2022 On a balmy September day eight years ago, Ed Miliband strode onto the stage at Labour Party Conference and proceeded to deliver a marathon 66-minute speech without notes. Unfortunately for the then Labour leader, he managed to forget a key chunk of his prepared remarks – the bit about tackling the deficit. Cue glee from [...]
More than 40,000 workers to vote over biggest rail strike in history April 20, 2022 More than 40,000 workers are set to vote whether to go on strike in what could be the biggest rail industrial action in history. The National Union of Rail Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) cited Network Rail’s planned cuts as the reason behind the ballot, which will take place between 26 April and 24 May. [...]
UK must double production space if it’s going to keep up with TV and film boom April 20, 2022 The UK must double its film and television production space by 2026 if the sector is to keep pace with growing demand, according to the latest research from global real estate advisor Knight Frank.
Interim Met boss: Police have more than ‘just a few bad apples’ April 20, 2022 The interim commissioner of the Metropolitan Police has admitted there are more than “just a few bad apples” in the police force, after a series of scandals. Sir Stephen House told MPs on the Home Affairs Committee today that “it’s not a few bad apples – you can’t simply say [convicted murderer] Wayne Couzens and [...]
888’s UK user dip cuts into revenue as player restrictions sink in April 20, 2022 Gambling giant 888 posted humble growth this morning, with group revenue up one per cent to $224m (£172m) for the first quarter.
PwC acquires London consultancy Pollen8 in bid to enhance innovation offering April 20, 2022 Big Four accountancy firm PwC has acquired tech-focused consultancy Pollen8. In a statement, the major auditor said its acquisition of the London-based consultancy will enhance its “technology innovation capability” and give it access to Pollen8’s “specialist innovation management platform”. Founded in 2016, Pollen8 describes itself as a “tech-led” innovation consultancy which uses “data-driven” analysis to [...]
Missguided: CEO steps down as fashion firm hires Teneo advisors April 20, 2022 Online fashion retailer Missguided has said its founder will step down as CEO as it mulls options for its future. Nitin Passi has chosen to step aside as head of the company as the fashion firm has recruited advisors from Teneo to probe “strategic options” for its future. According to RetailWeek, Missguided is searching for [...]
London fast becoming a hotspot for crypto jobs April 20, 2022 London has been confirmed as a world leader in cryptocurrency after a jobs platform revealed the number of global employers currently hunting for staff in the crypto sector.
Our high streets need a new lease of life but forced auctions could be fraught with uncertainty April 20, 2022 This week, the government unveiled plans to revitalise high streets up and down the country. Under the new policy – which will only be revealed in full during the Queen’s Speech next month – landlords will be forced to rent out shops that have been vacant for more than six months. The aim is to [...]
Number of passengers reported for ‘intrusive staring’ on tube goes up following TfL campaign April 20, 2022 The number of passengers reported for “intrusive staring” on the tube network has gone up following a Transport for London (TfL) campaign. Aiming to root out the sexual harassment faced by women on the network, the campaign invites people to report also “intrusive staring of a sexual nature”, as it is considered “sexual harassment.” “It’s [...]
