UK to resettle 20,000 Afghans in the coming years August 18, 2021 The UK has vowed to resettle 20,000 Afghans in the coming years as many leave their home country out of fear of persecution by the Taliban. The government has unveiled plans to offer refuge to those most at risk, as fears have mounted for those who had worked against the Taliban in Afghanistan since the [...]
Government to breach manifesto pledge and scrap triple lock August 18, 2021 The Conservative government is set to break a key manifesto pledge next year to avoid placing further pressure on the strained public finances. The state pension will rise 2.5 per cent next year, breaching the Tories’ promise to retain the triple lock increase. Under the policy, the state pension rises by whichever is highest out [...]
Fall of Afghanistan: Britain must learn to make itself independent from the US on foreign policy decisions August 18, 2021 It will be a sight etched into the public imagination forever: a US Air Force transport aircraft taking off with scores of Afghans clinging to the wheels. Some reached a significant altitude before falling off, presumably to their deaths, as the aircraft soared into the air. So ended the Allied intervention in Afghanistan, with the [...]
From Covid deaths to Usain Bolt: statistics are never black and white August 18, 2021 Who is the greatest 100 metre male runner of all time? The answer seems obvious, even if you lack sporting common knowledge, it is only a quick Google search away. Usain Bolt’s time of 9.58 seconds is unchallenged. Both Tyson Gaye and Yohan Blake are quite away behind with records of 9.69. This year’s Olympic [...]
Fall of Afghanistan: Britain must learn to make itself independent from the US on foreign policy decisions – CityAM : CityAM August 18, 2021 It will be a sight etched into the public imagination forever: a US Air Force transport aircraft taking off with scores of Afghans clinging to the wheels. Some reached a significant altitude before falling off, presumably to their deaths, as the aircraft soared into the air. So ended the Allied intervention in Afghanistan, with the [...]
Just Eat and Carnival reported to FCA over lack of climate risk reporting August 18, 2021 Takeaway giant Just Eat and cruise liner Carnival have been reported to the UK’s financial watchdog over failing to report climate change risk to their investors. Since the beginning of this year, the UK’s listed commercial firms have had to disclose their climate-related risks to investors, according to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) legal requirements. [...]
Sudden rise of Solana takes crypto markets by surprise August 17, 2021 Solana’s relentless upward drive showed little sign of easing today as the altcoin improved on yesterday’s all-time high to nudge close to $75.
Queen faces Covid scare at Balmoral as staff member tests positive August 17, 2021 The Queen is carrying on her summer holiday at Balmoral although a staff member at the Scottish estate tested positive for coronavirus this weekend. Her Majesty, 95 and double-vaccinated, will remain at her private castle in Aberdeenshire as planned. The Covid-infected employee was sent home on Saturday after taking a PCR test, reported The Sun. [...]
Exclusive: UK eyes quick ‘interim’ trade deal with India as negotiations set to start this year August 17, 2021 The UK government is looking at wrapping up a quick “interim” trade deal with India, which could see tariffs slashed on products like Scotch whisky before a full agreement is in place. The Department for International Trade (DIT) is looking to start formal negotiations with India before the end of this year, after an initial [...]
Electra Private Equity to rename as Unbound in hospitality demerger August 17, 2021 Electra Private Equity has reiterated its plans for a spin off of its hospitality brands and will rename the company Unbound Group. Restaurant brands TGI Friday and 63rd+1st will be split away under a new company named Hostmore, with shares given to Electra shareholders. The private-equity investment trust will be left with one remaining business, [...]
