Financial services firms unaware of cybersecurity risks attached to remote working March 28, 2021 As the UK starts to emerge from the pandemic the debate surrounding remote working has reared its head again. New research shows bosses are unaware of the cyber security threat attached to more employees working outside the office. As lockdown restrictions start to ease more firms are considering a pivot to a more permanent remote [...]
The office needs to be completely re-imagined March 28, 2021 Imagine this. Your alarm goes off slightly earlier than usual, it’s Tuesday; office day. You look forward to putting on properly fitted clothing – especially on your bottom half. The commute is no longer the daily draining slog it once was, but a novelty you enjoy – a time to listen to that podcast and [...]
Bitcoin consolidates above $55,000 as a huge month beckons for crypto March 28, 2021 Bitcoin’s rollercoaster journey through March is drawing to a close with relative calm as the market-leading cryptocurrency appears to be consolidating.
Boris Johnson looks to build new global coalition to rival China March 28, 2021 Boris Johnson and Joe Biden are planning to lead a global coalition against China after Beijing imposed sanctions on a swathe of UK lawmakers earlier this week. The pair are reportedly looking to create a rival initiative to China’s belt and road initiative, which sees the country invest in infrastructure in developing countries in a [...]
Efforts to free ship stranded in Suez Canal continue March 28, 2021 Efforts to dislodge the large container ship stuck across the Suez Canal will continue today after attempts on Saturday’s high tide failed. The 400 metre Ever Given became wedged in the canal on Tuesday which has caused chaos for global shipping. More than 300 ships are stuck on either side of the blockage while some [...]
David Cameron gave banker Lex Greensill access to 11 government departments March 28, 2021 David Cameron gave scandal hit banker Lex Greensill access to 11 government departments to create a new cross-Whitehall financial product, it has been revealed. Greensill, whose finance firm Greensill Capital went bust just weeks ago, was brought into the upper reaches of government by then cabinet secretary Jeremy Heywood in 2012. Cameron went on to [...]
Covid-19, a year on: A breakdown of trust between the police and the public March 28, 2021 In March last year, police were given extraordinary powers. Hastily drawn up regulations granted them the ability to ensure people stay at home, except for essential reasons. People across the country accepted an incredible curtailing of their liberties, and, in doing so, accepted the police force’s role to enforce the lockdown. Time and time again, [...]
Eurostar in crunch talks with lenders over £400m debt pile March 28, 2021 Eurostar is in emergency talks with its lenders to avoid collapse as the deadline for the repayment of its £400m debt pile nears. Passenger numbers on the Eurostar have plummeted 95 per cent since March as coronavirus restrictions have battered international travel. The service is currently running just one service a day to both Paris [...]
UK considers giving millions of vaccines to Ireland March 28, 2021 The UK is reportedly planning on giving millions of Covid-19 vaccines to Ireland in a bid to stave off a third wave in Northern Ireland. The government is reportedly concerned Northern Ireland could see a surge in Covid cases when travel restrictions are lifted as Ireland has only vaccinated around 10 per cent of its [...]
Gupta’s empire on the brink as ministers reject bailout plea March 28, 2021 Ministers have rejected Sanjeev Gupta’s request for a bailout over concerns surrounding the group’s opaque structure. The steel tycoon wrote to ministers last week asking for a £170m to avert collapse but a senior civil servant has since formally rejected the plea, according to the Sunday Times. It cited multiple concerns including the group’s structure [...]
