Collapse of landmark tax deal could result in trade wars, OECD tax chief warns October 31, 2022 The US and Europe risk reigniting trade wars and losing hundreds of billions in tax revenue if they fail to implement the major global tax deal agreed to last year, the OECD’s departing tax chief has warned. The landmark tax deal, which ensure major multinational corporations with annual revenues of more than €750m (£643m) are [...]
Slaughter and May lets lawyers clock out of emails from 10pm to 8am October 30, 2022 Magic Circle law firm Slaughter and May is set to let its lawyers log out of their emails after 10pm in a bid to prevent “unnecessary incursions” on its employees’ work-life balances. However, lawyers at the elite London firm must still be “reachable by phone” and may still be required to check emails past 10pm [...]
UK government urged to provide clarity on ‘no win, no fee’ lawsuit deals October 30, 2022 The UK government should provide clarity on “no win, no fee” lawsuit pay agreements, the Law Society of England and Wales has said. The solicitor’s trade body’s call comes after the Court of Appeals ruled in favour of personal injury lawyers CAM Legal Services, over fees it charged in a “no win, no fee” claim. [...]
Airbus warns of ‘material adverse impact’ from Qatar Airways lawsuit October 30, 2022 Plane manufacturer Airbus has warned investors it faces “material adverse impact” as the result of an ongoing court battle with Qatar Airways, over the Qatari airline’s claims it was forced to ground multiple aircraft due to an underlying “design defect” in Airbus’ planes. In a financial statement, Airbus said Qatar Airways’ lawsuit could have an [...]
Revolut chief Nikolay Storonsky renounces Russian citizenship October 30, 2022 The head of London fintech giant Revolut has renounced his Russian citizenship amid the Ukrainian government’s decision to sanction his Ukrainian born father over his position at Gazprom’s research arm. Revolut co-founder Nikolay Storonsky Jr previously held both British and Russian passports, but renounced his Russian citizenship in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine, [...]
Young workers see class background as barrier to career success October 27, 2022 Young workers from lower socio-economic backgrounds continue to see class as a barrier to success, according to new research from accounting firm BDO. A third of young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds believe a lack of networks in their chosen fields could have a negative effect on their careers, BDO’s poll of 1,000 workers shows. [...]
Pfizer and Flynn Pharma to appeal £70m fine for price hiking October 27, 2022 Pfizer and Flynn Pharma have filed an appeal against the UK’s competition watchdog over its decision to fine the firms £70m for hiking the price of a life-saving epilepsy drug. Pharma giant Pfizer and privately-owned neuroscience specialist Flynn are appealing the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA’s) £70m fine, after the two firms previously forced the [...]
Longer lifespans require pensions system overhaul October 27, 2022 The UK population’s increased longevity poses serious problems for the country’s pensions systems, Britain’s largest long-term savings business has warned. Increasing life expectancy will require a re-evaluation of traditional notions of retirement, Phoenix Group said, in warning up to 17m British people are not saving enough to retire when they expect. The FTSE 100 insurance [...]
Hurricane Ian could be insurance sector’s biggest loss since Hurricane Katrina October 27, 2022 Hurricane Ian threatens to become the insurance sector’s second biggest loss since Hurricane Katrina, with cost estimates to the industry ranging from $40-60bn (£35-52bn). The Category 4 storm that hit Florida in late September was the deadliest storm to hit the sunshine state since the Labor Day Hurricane in 1935. Hurricane Ian hit Cuba within [...]
Greggs opens new café in Primark’s Oxford Street store October 26, 2022 Greggs has opened a new café on the top floor of Primark’s flagship Oxford Street store, following the launch of their collaboration earlier this year. The new 110-seater London café will offer a menu of all Greggs’ customer favourites following the success of the first ‘Tasty by Greggs’ eatery in Primark’s Birmingham shop in February. [...]
