Businesses can really make a difference — and this Christmas they’re needed more than ever December 16, 2020 The impact of the pandemic has brought unprecedented change to how we live and work. It has also led to a greater appreciation of the things we sometimes take for granted: family, food, health, employment. We have been put under strain in so many ways. In turn, people have risen to the challenge, demonstrating resilience, [...]
Economics has a lesson for Remainers and lockdown-lovers who refuse to let facts change their minds December 16, 2020 Christmas is a time to be charitable. So let’s spare a thought for those who fought against the referendum result. Unlike the great unwashed, who simply didn’t understand the issues they were voting on, they had all been expensively educated at the right sort of schools and universities. From the time the vote took place [...]
From John le Carré to Chinese communists: Are there still reds under the bed? December 16, 2020 Perhaps it was appropriate that the news of a mass infiltration by insiders of Beijing’s ruling party should break in the same week that John le Carré died. The passing of the master of spy stories reminded us all of times past, when the world was dominated by superpowers who employed tens of thousands to [...]
Christmas rail works are essential this year to keep trains running throughout 2021 December 16, 2020 This year, the Christmas engineering works being undertaken by the railway industry have received extensive media coverage. Unfortunately, the time period for these works coincides with the window when coronavirus restrictions will be loosened for five days (23–27 December). This has led to some frustration, with questions about why the work needs to take place [...]
Revolut launches Plus account as it expands fee-paying services December 16, 2020 Revolut is set to revamp its paid plans while also launching its latest subscription option, Revolut Plus. Revolut’s new Plus service will cost £2.99 a-month and will include theft and accident coverage alongside purchase protection up to £1,000 for a year. Under new plans Premium customers will be protected up to £2,500 while Metal customers [...]
MPs slam government’s ‘woeful’ handling of bounce back loans December 16, 2020 After months of chaos MPs have today published a report into the government’s failings to support small businesses with the bounce back loan scheme. The Public Accounts Committee has published a devastating report into the government’s handling of the bounce back loan scheme, which has received criticism since its inception. The BBLS was introduced in [...]
Twitter pulls ‘unsustainable’ Periscope app December 15, 2020 Twitter has announced plans to shut down its live-streaming app Periscope after seeing a decline in usage. The app has been in an “unsustainable maintenance-mode state… for a while”, Twitter said in a blog post. “Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen declining usage and know that the cost to support the app will [...]
Europe lays out new rules that could force the breakup of big tech December 15, 2020 Europe has laid out sweeping new tech regulation that could see big firms face huge fines in a further crackdown on big tech companies. The European Commission today set out two new pieces of legislation as it looks to curb the power of some of the world’s most popular firms. The EU has long had [...]
Moss Bros landlords approve retailer’s rescue plan December 15, 2020 Landlords have approved Moss Bros restructuring proposals as the menswear retailer aims to reduce costs due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The high street store’s creditors gave the company voluntary arrangement proposals the green light today, after the plan was launched on 27 November. Moss Bros has not announced whether the proposals could [...]
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Lor’s Runner looks sure to go well December 15, 2020 SCORES Of Fun, after two near misses at the Valley in the last month, is guaranteed to be popular with racegoers to make it third time lucky, especially with Joao Moreira aboard, in the Elgin Handicap (2.50pm) over six-furlongs. With Moreira’s arch-rival Zac Purton riding High Rise Soldier, another with a string of near misses [...]
