Brexit bust: UK flight compensation for delays likely to drop from £220 to £25 February 8, 2022 The government’s plan to slash flight compensation for delays on UK domestic flights has been branded as “another Brexit win”, as it would impact on consumer refund rights. Earlier last week, the Department for Transport (DfT) announced it had opened consultations over the adoption of the new regulation, which would see the UK adopt a [...]
Rise of ‘Tinder Swindlers’: Romance scams on the up as victims get younger February 8, 2022 The number of people who fell victim to a romance scam increased by more than 16 per cent over the last year, according to new data from Lloyds Bank. The average amount lost per victim is now £8,655, slightly more than the previous year (£8,610). Though victims between the ages of 55 and 64 still [...]
Jackass Forever is an affectionate tribute to 20 years of chaos February 8, 2022 “The world waited for what felt like forever” begins the narrator of Jackass Forever’s trailer. In truth, few could have predicted the return of the madcap crew for a fourth film (seventh if you include spin-offs). Financially, it makes sense – they’re cheap to produce, draw a crowd, and tug at early noughties nostalgia. However, [...]
Perfect storm of rising costs to hit retail return February 8, 2022 Total retail sales jumped 7.5 per cent during January compared to the same month in 2020. However, retail bosses have warned consumers and firms face a challenging few months ahead with a perfect storm of rising costs. Shoppers were less eager to buy non-food items in stores over the three months to January, compared to [...]
The Long Weekend: Why ancient Porto is the ultimate Euro city break February 8, 2022 THE WEEKEND: We booked a long weekend in Porto by chance, listing everywhere in Europe with mild weather and reasonable flight times for a London getaway. And thank goodness we did, because this city – a rabbit’s warren of vertiginous alleyways pulsing with street music and imbued with the aroma of centuries-old port – is [...]
Porn sites in the UK to check ages February 8, 2022 To mark Safer Internet Day today, Digital Minister Chris Philp is set to strengthen the Online Safety Bill, including adding a new legal duty requiring all sites that publish porn to put robust checks to ensure users are over 18. This could include adults using secure age verification technology to verify that they possess a [...]
Letters: No time to call fin on fintech February 8, 2022 [RE: UK fintech investment hits £27.5bn, a sevenfold increase in just twelve months, yesterday] The sevenfold increase in UK fintech investment shouldn’t come as a surprise. If anything, the turmoil of the past year has highlighted the glaring need to move away from pre-pandemic infrastructure and embrace technology as the UK builds more efficient trading [...]
Explainer-in-brief: Gloria Gaynor and the other new aides of No10 February 8, 2022 After a slew of aides at No10 quit last week amongst the turmoil of the Sue Gray report, Downing Street has spun the resignations as Boris Johnson “taking charge” of staffing problems. Steve Barclay will take the vacant role of chief of staff. He’s an old ally of Rishi Sunak and looks ready to steady [...]
Azets tables plans to recruit 1,000 new apprentices in 2022 February 8, 2022 Accountancy firm and SME business advisor Azets has tabled plans to recruit 350 new graduates and host 1,000 apprenticeships this year. Recent graduates, similar to the cohorts of 2008 and 2009, have battled against turbulent job prospects amid the pandemic. The latest recruitment drive forms part of a wider pledge to create 650 new jobs [...]
Spirit of Ecstasy redesigned for new electric Rolls-Royce Spectre February 8, 2022 Rolls-Royce has redesigned its famous Spirit of Ecstasy bonnet mascot to be more aerodynamic. It will debut on the electric Spectre in 2023.
