London Sports Festival moves from 3×3 basketball success to pickleball at the City of London Corporation’s Guildhall Yard
Activists urge Blackrock and Vanguard to vote against Exxon CEO over climate concerns May 4, 2021 Climate activists have bombarded Exxon Mobil’s top shareholders with calls and emails, urging them to vote against the reelection of chief exec Darren Woods and lead independent director Kenneth Frazier at an upcoming shareholder meeting. Blackrock and Vanguard Group hold more than 13 per cent of Exxon share combined. Exxon is currently embroiled in battle [...]
Goldman Sach’s London employees to return to the office by 21 June May 4, 2021 Goldman Sachs employees in the UK will return to the office by 21 June, in line with the government’s easing of lockdown that should see the UK largely restriction-free. In an internal memo circulated among staff, and seen by City A.M., chief executive David Solomon said: “We know from experience that our culture of collaboration, [...]
Serious Fraud Office ends investigation into Airbus individuals May 4, 2021 The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has ended a criminal investigation into individuals associated with Airbus, after it agreed to a record €3.6bn global settlement 16 months ago. Three sources familiar with the investigation told Reuters the SFO had written to former suspects to say it would take no further action. Overseas prosecutors could, however, take [...]
Exclusive: Sadiq Khan confident ‘boomerang Londoners’ will return post-pandemic May 4, 2021 Sadiq Khan has said he is confident that most of the estimated 700,000 foreign-born workers who have left London since the end of 2019 will return as the UK sheds its Covid restrictions. Khan told City A.M. in a long-ranging interview, to be released in full later today, that these were “boomerang Londoners” who would [...]
India to take back illegal migrants in return for more UK visas May 4, 2021 The UK and India today reached an agreement on migration and mobility between the two countries as they looked to deepen economic ties following Brexit. The pact will provide more employment opportunities for 3,000 young Indian professionals annually, in return for the country agreeing to take back its citizens who are living illegally in the [...]
Ex-Irwin Mitchell duo set up London boutique employment firm May 4, 2021 Former Irwin Mitchell partners Emilie Cole and Shazia Khan have launched a boutique law firm specialising in employment and professional discipline law. The firm, Cole Khan, is located in Chancery Lane, London’s legal heartland, across the road from the Law Society. Currently the firm is all-female, with just the founding partners, though it is looking [...]
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Majestic to Star at Happy Valley May 4, 2021 EVERYTHING looks in place for the highly-regarded MAJESTIC STAR, who takes his chance in the Hung Hom Bay Handicap (3.15pm) over six-furlongs at Happy Valley on Wednesday. Joao Moreira must have been quick to secure the ride after partnering the three-year-old son of I Am Invincible to a hugely impressive track and trial win in [...]
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Harmony to Fire in another winner for Chau May 4, 2021 TOP CLAIMING rider Jerry Chau is capable of reaching another milestone in his short but highly- successful career when he arrives at Happy Valley on Wednesday. 21-year-old Chau has raced to 43 winners in only his second season as an apprentice, and needs just another two wins to see his claiming allowance drop from seven [...]
Ofcom rebuffs BBC Sounds competition concerns in blow to Murdoch May 4, 2021 Ofcom has rejected calls to probe competition concerns over the BBC’s move into on-demand audio in a blow to Rupert Murdoch’s rival media empire. The media watchdog last year launched a review into BBC Sounds, the streaming platform hosting online radio and podcasts from the public service broadcaster, amid concerns about its impact on the [...]
Hong Kong Racing Tips: It’s worth a Bet on Hong Kong May 4, 2021 WEDNESDAY’S feature race is the Class 2 Hok Yuen Handicap (3.50pm) over six furlongs and it has to be one of the toughest contests seen at Happy Valley this season, with all dozen contenders holding chances on their best form. With the draw possibly playing an important role in the result, the likes of improving [...]
