Queen’s Speech: Johnson readies new legislative agenda after bruising local elections May 9, 2022 Boris Johnson will look to breathe new life into his flagging government tomorrow as he sets out a fresh legislative agenda for the next session of parliament in the Queen’s speech. Johnson, who was dealt a bruising blow as the Tories lost nearly 500 seats in local elections last week, is expected to deliver a [...]
Inflation could surge beyond our bleakest forecast, BoE rate setter warns May 9, 2022 A member of the Bank of England’s group of rate setters has today warned inflation could surge above its own worst expectations. Michael Saunders, an external member of the monetary policy committee (MPC), said unless interest rates keep rising, “inflation pressures [will] probably be greater and more persistent” than the Bank expects. The alert chimes [...]
Apple executive hands in notice amid return to office policy May 9, 2022 An Apple executive has handed in his notice after the firm demanded that employees return to the office three days a week.
Q9 launches integrated crypto performance analytics May 9, 2022 Crypto investment platform Q9 Capital has launched the industry’s first integrated portfolio performance analytics solution.
Law Society calls for ‘change of culture’ to fix legal sector’s mental health crisis May 9, 2022 The head of the Law Society has said law firms have a “collective responsibility” to fix the legal sector’s mental health crisis. Law Society president I. Stephanie Boyce has called for a “change of culture” in the legal sector, to prioritise mental health in the workplace. The comments come amid concerns over poor mental health [...]
Putin is ‘mirroring’ the fascism of Hitler, says Ben Wallace May 9, 2022 Vladimir Putin is “mirroring” the fascism of Hitler and must face the same fate as the Nazi top command, the UK defence secretary Ben Wallace said today.
Uber chief: Time to show investors the money May 9, 2022 Uber chief Dara Khosrowshahi heralded a change of tack this week when he sent an internal email to staff entitled “the next (best) chapter”, signalling a new era of cost cutting. Discussing the “seismic shift” that has occurred in the ride-hailing space, Khosrowshahi emphasised the centrality of shareholders in the company’s ongoing journey. He wrote: [...]
BAE Systems and Rolls Royce win £2bn contracts to boost submarine nuclear programme May 9, 2022 BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce have been granted defence contracts worth more than £2bn to boost the country's nuclear deterrent programme.
Prince Harry comes after Mail on Sunday once again in fresh legal battle May 9, 2022 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are gearing up for their next big legal battle with the British press.
Al fresco: Publicans welcome permanent pavement licences as red tape slashed for good May 9, 2022 Hospitality bosses have welcomed news that pavement licences will be made permanent, securing the future of al fresco drinking and dining. Ministers introduced temporary licences amid the pandemic when pubs and restaurants faced periods of restrictions on indoor service. Under the Business and Planning Act 2020, the government made it possible for local authorities to [...]
