Wall St indexes dip as Pfizer vaccine optimism fades, but FTSE 100 powers ahead November 10, 2020 The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes in New York dipped at the open, halting a rally set off by the Pfizer vaccine results yesterday.
Government blasted over ‘half-baked’ plans to ban online junk food adverts November 10, 2020 The government has come under fire over “severe and disproportionate” proposals to roll out a total ban on online ads for junk food. Ministers today launched a consultation on whether online ads for foods high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) should be banned in a bid to tackle the growing problem of childhood obesity. [...]
US consortium mulls taking on abandoned Wylfa nuclear project November 10, 2020 A group of US companies has reportedly approached the government about taking over the development of a nuclear power plant at Wylfa in north Wales. Engineering giant Bechtel will lead the consortium, and will be joined by utility firm Southern and nuclear engineers Westinghouse. The FT reported that talks over taking over the project began [...]
Explained: Why Amazon Prime Video is showing the Autumn Nations Cup and what it means for rugby November 10, 2020 Amazon Prime Video acquired the rights to rugby’s Autumn Nations Cup for an estimated fee of £16m-£20m and it looks a potential win for all parties. Years ago, it may have been seen as a risk selling your media rights to Amazon. But now the e-commerce giant looks like it could make a lasting impact [...]
Deloitte warns of heightened going concern risks as pandemic rumbles on November 10, 2020 Big four audit giant Deloitte has warned there is likely to be more reporting of uncertainties relating to going concern as unpredictability surrounding the pandemic continues. Deloitte audit partner Ann Aspinall told City A.M. that as uncertainties around the pandemic continue and as the economic environment becomes more challenging, “there is likely to be an [...]
Boris Johnson congratulates vaccine taskforce boss Kate Bingham amidst spending scandal November 10, 2020 Boris Johnson has congratulated outgoing government vaccine taskforce chief Kate Bingham on her efforts just days after being embroiled in a spending scandal. It was revealed by the Sunday Times that Bingham, who is married to Tory minister Jesse Norman, had spent £670,000 of public money on PR advisers from a boutique company since being [...]
Ryanair back at 80 per cent passenger capacity by summer, O’Leary predicts November 10, 2020 Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary today said that he expected the airline’s passenger numbers to return to 75 per cent to 80 per cent of pre-pandemic levels next summer. Speaking to a travel conference this morning, the Irish businessman said that he expected to see a surge in tourism as soon as travel restrictions are lifted. [...]
The Toyota GR Yaris is a thrilling rally car for the road November 10, 2020 Toyota took its next WRC race car, then made it road-legal. The result is the bespoke and ballistic GR Yaris – our hot hatchback of the year.
Addison Lee launches click and collect delivery service November 10, 2020 Online taxi service and courier Addison Lee has launched a new delivery service that will enable customers to use drivers as their own click and collect collectors. Al REQUEST is a new click and collect feature that has been added to its existing courier service. It will allow users to get access to everyday items [...]
New law to probe foreign takeovers to be unveiled this week November 10, 2020 A new law which will enable ministers to scrutinise foreign takeovers of companies deemed of national importance will be published on Wednesday. Sky News reported that the National Security and Investment Bill will list 17 sectors of strategic significance that will need governmental approval for transactions. Sources told Sky that these would include nuclear energy, [...]
