The race for Tory leader is out of step with our social media news addiction July 27, 2022 REALISTICALLY, whenever I have the time and can be bothered, I will always turn to traditional news sources instead of simply people on Twitter. But it would be misleading to say this does not require a concerted effort. My incentive to go on social media is instinctively stronger. It’s full of my peers, friends, people [...]
Long Covid-19 deals £1.5bn blow to workers, IFS finds July 27, 2022 Britons suffering from long Covid-19 are missing out on £1.5bn in earnings as a result of being too ill to work, a new study published today reveals. Some 110,000 workers are missing from work because they are on sick leave with lingering symptoms of the virus, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). Each [...]
Billions in US subsidies risk luring British semiconductor firms across the pond July 27, 2022 The $52bn semiconductor subsidy package president Joe Biden is pushing through Congress is a “huge risk” to the UK’s chip making industry. While Britain lacks a clear strategy on computer chips and an advisory board, unlike global competitors the US, Taiwan and Germany, billions in subsidies could lure UK-based businesses across the pond. Asked about [...]
Simply profitable: Asset finance outfit feels the benefit of specialist SME support July 27, 2022 A FIVE YEAR-OLD London-based asset manager has seen profit grow for the second year in a row as small to medium businesses look for alternative ways of funding game-changing investments. Simply now employs 114 people across the UK and has lent more than £700m to small and medium sized enterprises through a combination of hire [...]
British Business Bank pumps £30m into early-stage venture fund amid investment slowdown July 27, 2022 The state-backed British Business Bank revealed it had pumped £30m into a new early-stage venture fund today as it looks to fill a funding gap for small firms amid a major investment slowdown this year.
FCA reveals major consumer regulation shake-up but delays deadlines after industry protest July 27, 2022 The UK’s top financial watchdog has revealed its plans to tighten protections for consumers today in the biggest package of regulatory reforms to hit the City in a decade.
EP: 150 Goodwood – Thursday July 26, 2022 The fillies take centre stage in the Nassau Stakes at Goodwood on Thursday when Hollie Doyle teams up again with recent group 1 winning filly Nashwa for John & Thady Gosden. On today’s podcast, trainers Thady Gosden (Nashwa) & James Ferguson (Deauville Legend) discuss their chances of a winner in their respective races at the [...]
Credit Suisse Group boss set for exit amid company shake-up plans July 26, 2022 Credit Suisse Group is reportedly set to announce the departure of chief executive Thomas Gottstein, according to The Wall Street Journal.
EON boss calls on Government to provide more support for households as winter crisis looms July 26, 2022 One of the UK's leading energy bosses has urged the government to offer more help to the poorest families facing unaffordable increases in energy prices.
Greenpeace launches legal bid to overturn Jackdaw gas field approval July 26, 2022 Greenpeace has mounted a legal challenge against the Government, following its approval of the Jackdaw oil field last month.
