Exclusive: Finance teams go remote as in-house may become a thing of the past August 31, 2021 With more than 75 per cent of adults now fully vaccinated, many employers are calling for a return to the office. However, the UK labour market has seen employees revising their expectations and demand a stronger work-life balance following three strict lockdowns that were defined by remote working. Moreover, the landscape of business management and finance [...]
Pandemic: High Street demise leads to explosion in demand for gigantic warehouses August 31, 2021 The enforced closure of high street stores saw the trend towards greater online sales rocket further this year, with retailers having to invest further into their warehousing capabilities to cope with delivery demand. In fact, the explosive growth in e-commerce, as a result of the pandemic, has seen almost 15m sq ft of new “super [...]
500 new jobs: Heineken to inject £38m into its UK pub business Star August 31, 2021 Beer giant Heineken is planning to invest £38m into its UK pub and bar business, in a move set to create 500 jobs. The Dutch beer giant said the cash injection will benefit around 700 pubs in its Star Pubs & Bars operation by the end of 2021. It comes as the group seeks to [...]
Ban on non-essential journeys: EU removes US from safe travel list August 31, 2021 European Union governments agreed last night to remove the United States from the EU’s safe travel list, meaning U.S. visitors are likely to face tighter controls, such as Covid-19 tests and quarantines. American travellers face a ban on non-essential journeys and new quarantine restrictions. Whilst not automatically binding, the decision could set a precedent for [...]
It’s done: Last US troops leave Afghanistan marking end of two-decade long war August 31, 2021 The United States has completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war and closing a chapter in military history likely to be remembered for colossal failures, unfulfilled promises and a frantic final exit. Hours ahead of President Joe Biden’s Tuesday deadline for shutting down a final airlift, and thus ending the US war, Air [...]
Celebratory shots ring out above Kabul as US complete withdrawal from Afghanistan August 31, 2021 Celebratory shots rang out in Kabul last night as the United States completed the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan, ending 20 years of war that culminated in the Taliban’s return to power. Watch the full report.
Michael Gove spotted raving away with punters at Aberdeen nightclub August 31, 2021 Tory grandee and cabinet Office minister Michael Gove was spotted dancing in a nightclub, where he reportedly showed up on his own. Dressed in a dark suit with no tie, footage on social media shows Gove dancing and throwing shapes at the Pipe club night in Aberdeen. Adam Taylor, co-manager of Pipe, said Gove had [...]
Watch as storm Ida floods Mississippi roads August 31, 2021 Low-lying areas of Mississippi were inundated by storm surges and torrential rain after Hurricane Ida swept ashore off the Gulf Coast. Watch the full report.
‘Control freak Dominic Raab is toast in the next reshuffle’, govt source claims August 30, 2021 Foreign Office minister James Cleverly has defended the ministry’s response to the crisis in Afghanistan amid allegations that his boss, Dominic Raab, is a “control freak” who faces the sack. Cleverly insisted the allegations about the Foreign Secretary’s style of leadership were “not true” and insisted the organisation had responded swiftly to the unprecedented events [...]
Extinction Rebellion protesters block Tower Bridge August 30, 2021 Extinction Rebellion protesters are currently blocking Tower Bridge in London with a van and caravan. Activists are also lying on the ground near the London landmark to protest against government investment in fossil fuels as part of their fifth wave of mass protests on environmental issues. Demonstrators were seen at the end of the famous [...]