Mercedes-Benz teams up with Sweden’s SSAB for fossil fuel-free steel September 1, 2021 Mercedes-Benz has teamed up with Swedish steelmaker SSAB to explore the possibilities of fossil fuel-free steel for car-making. It’s part of the car giant’s efforts to make its vehicles carbon neutral. Watch the full report.
Carrefour shares nosedive as billionaire Bernard Arnault sells entire stake September 1, 2021 Carrefour shares are tumbling today on news that billionaire Bernard Arnault is selling his entire stake. Watch the full report.
Manchester United’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka pleads guilty to driving offences September 1, 2021 Manchester United footballer Aaron Wan-Bissaka has pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified, without a licence and without insurance. The 23-year-old right-back stood in the dock at Manchester Magistrates’ Court and spoke only to confirm his name and address and enter his guilty pleas during the brief hearing. District Judge Bernard Begley agreed that sentencing should [...]
Explainer: Why and how China is planning to limit online gaming for minors September 1, 2021 Earlier this week, China introduced new rules that limit the amount of time under-18s can spend on video games to three hours a week, a move it said was necessary to combat gaming addiction. Watch the full report.
Job vacancies surge as Reed advertises now more than 2m roles September 1, 2021 Job vacancies are “surging”, with two million advertised on one site so far this year, new research suggests. Reed said the two million roles it advertised for the first seven months of the year surpassed the total for all of 2020. The recruiters said job opportunities had continued to surge, especially in transport and logistics, [...]
Cambridgeshire on high alert: Second 10 ft python spotted near Conington September 1, 2021 The RSPCA in Cambridgeshire is warning members of the public to stay vigilant, as a second 10 ft python was found in a quiet country lane this morning. The first snake was spotted in Conington in Cambridgeshire on Friday, with the second found yards away on Monday. RSPCA Inspector Justin Stubbs had likened the first [...]
Police checkpoints in Auckland as New Zealand records 75 new Covid cases September 1, 2021 Residents of New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland, had police checkpoints installed on roads on Wednesday, while tough lockdown measures eased for the rest of the country. Watch the full report.
Exclusive: Homeowners borrow more than ever as remortgage applications jump by 176 per cent September 1, 2021 Homeowners across the UK are now borrowing more money from mortgage lenders than ever before to fund home improvements, according to new figures shared with City A.M. this morning. According to mortgage broker Mojo Mortgages, the average amount of money being applied for by existing homeowners to fund renovation projects has increased by just over £13,000 [...]
Ofcom victory for Piers Morgan as Good Morning Britain is cleared over Meghan comments September 1, 2021 ITV’s early-morning show Good Morning Britain was not in breach of the broadcasting code over Piers Morgan’s controversial comments about the Duchess of Sussex, which sparked more than 50,000 complaints, watchdog Ofcom has said. The regulator said Morgan’s comments were “potentially harmful and offensive” but said it also “took full account of freedom of expression”. [...]
Exclusive: City’s venture capital guru on Brexit, ESG fundraising and impact investing August 31, 2021 With Brexit just behind us, and the pandemic gradually being brought under control, it seemed like a good time to measure the temperature of London’s venture capital investment space. City A.M. sat down with David Hall, for his first major interview as chairman of the Venture Capital Trust Association, since succeeding Stuart Veale in January [...]
