Copshop movie review – a below par Dad Thriller September 10, 2021 It’s been a while since a Joe Carnahan movie has graced the big screen. The filmmaker brought who brough us Smokin’ Aces, The A-Team, and The Grey has been missing from the director’s chair for seven years following issues surrounding the release of 2014’s Stretch. After making March’s Boss Level for streaming service Hulu, he’s [...]
Exports slump in July as UK explores non-EU markets September 10, 2021 Total exports fell one per cent in July, down £300m, driven by a £900m drop in goods and services delivered to the EU. Falling EU exports were in part offset by a healthy increase of £700m in export value to non-EU markets, up by five per cent compared to the previous month. Overall, however, the [...]
Food sector boss warns of permanent shortages in restaurants and shops September 10, 2021 Shoppers in the UK should expect permanent shortages of products now, according to a food and drink industry leader. The food and drink sector was short of around half a million workers, CEO of the Food & Drink Federation, Ian Wright, told the Institute for Government’s panel on supply chain disruption. The nation would not [...]
Bitcoin can now be purchased using The Post Office app – CityAM : CityAM September 10, 2021 From next week customers using The Post Office’s EasyID app will be able to buy cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin. The mobile app, while helps users to securely verify their age and identity in order to gain access to online services, can be used to make purchases on Swarm Markets, a decentralised cryptocurrency exchange. With a [...]
Buyout hangover: Cineworld dishes out another $170m to Regal Entertainment shareholders September 10, 2021 Cineworld’s 2017 buyout of US chain Regal Entertainment has come back to bite, after the London-listed cinema operator pledged another $170m to placate Regal Entertainment shareholders who weren’t happy with the price they received for its takeover. The world’s second-largest cinema operator said that through a new agreement, $92m will be held in escrow and [...]
Fifth England-India Test cancelled due to fears of Covid outbreak in Indian team September 10, 2021 The fifth Test match between England and India, which was due to start at Old Trafford today, has been cancelled due fears of an outbreak of Covid cases in the Indian team. In a statement the English Cricket Board confirmed that the match, the final game of the series, had been called off. “Due to [...]
Mishcon de Reya partners back IPO plans as firm edges closer to listing September 10, 2021 Mishcon de Reya partners approved the law firm’s plans to go public on the London Stock Exchange, according to reports. Mishcon de Reya officials confirmed that at least three quarters of the partnership voted in favour of the planned initial public offering (IPO) of the firm, according to The Times. The law firm will be [...]
Bitcoin takes some giant steps towards mass adoption September 10, 2021 The world watches El Salvador, Cuba and Ukraine embrace Bitcoin as cryptocurrency adoption steps up a gear.
Amazon will pay college tuition fees for US staff September 10, 2021 Tech giant Amazon has offered to pay $1.2bn in tuition fees for 750,000 eligible employees as staff shortages continue to bite. In a statement published today, the company said that workers would be eligible for fully funded college tuition including costs for classes, books and fees. Employees who have worked at the company for as [...]
Metropolitan Police Federation backs Cressida Dick extension, batting off ‘armchair critics’ September 10, 2021 The Metropolitan Police Federation has backed Met Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick, batting off “armchair critics” who have called for her replacement. Dick is set to be offered a two-year extension to her tenure, according to the Evening Standard earlier this week, ahead of exiting the role in April next year after five years leading [...]
