Not having it: Revolut hits back at cost-cutting claims September 8, 2022 Revolut has hit back at claims it is cost-cutting and labelled them “misleading and incorrect” today after reports it was in the midst of a major review of its cost base.
Govia Thameslink staff balloted by TSSA union over possible fresh strike action September 8, 2022 Govia Thameslink train staff are to be balloted for industrial action in protest of pay, conditions and redundancies. Rail union TSSA will open ballots for hundreds of its members working at Govia Thameslink Railway, which includes four key franchises. Results of the ballot will be announced on 6 October and could impact Thameslink, Southern, Great [...]
Bitcoin price up but struggling for a foothold on psychological $20k mark September 8, 2022 The price of Bitcoin has recovered somewhat after its drop below $19k yesterday, but continues to struggle with the $20k level.
UK must pursue overseas tech talent, says start-up body September 8, 2022 A leading start-up body has championed the flow of overseas talent into the UK’s technology sector today as new figures showed that nearly one in five UK tech firms had a foreign founder.
UK’s new justice secretary Brandon Lewis to meet with Criminal Bar Association September 8, 2022 The UK’s new justice secretary Brandon Lewis has agreed to meet with the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) following former justice secretary Dominic Raab’s failure to meet with the barristers’ trade body. Lewis is set to meet CBA chair Kirsty Brimelow QC on Monday 12th September, after his predecessor failed to directly engage with striking barristers [...]
Three-in-four wealth managers are gearing up for more cryptocurrency exposure September 8, 2022 Wealth managers and financial advisors are preparing to increase their exposure to cryptocurrencies over the next 12 months.
Russia threatens to halt energy shipments into Europe September 8, 2022 Russia could halt all energy shipments into Europe if the West pushes through proposals for caps on the price of gas, warned Putin.
Sadiq Khan: Mayor to write book on winning support for climate change policy September 8, 2022 Sadiq Khan will publish his first book early next year, Breathe, which publishers say will be a “warm and practical” guide to winning support for “tough climate action.” Khan’s book will be a “seven step guide” to persuading citizens and businesses to get on board with policies to fight climate change. The book will identify [...]
Former M&S CFO Helen Weir named new chair of National Express September 8, 2022 Former M&S CFO Helen Weir has been named the new Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate of National Express.
Shares plunge as US private equity titan backs out of Darktrace takeover September 8, 2022 UK tech darling Darktrace posted revenue and customer growth and pushed back against reports that it was in takeover talks with US private equity giant Thoma Bravo.
