Exempt housing can plug the hole, but we must bring it up to scratch January 21, 2022 If finding affordable housing is difficult for numerous young professionals and key workers in the country – and especially in the capital – imagine how hard it is for prison leavers struggling to find a job, or for refugees who have just landed on new shores. Then there are the victims of domestic abuse desperately [...]
Goldman, Citi, KPMG and PwC lead office return as workers flock back into the City January 21, 2022 The City of London’s major banks, accountants, law firms, and insurers have called on staff to return offices, after the government scrapped its work-from-home guidance. Major players including PwC, KPMG, Slaughter and May, and Aviva, told City A.M that they have called on staff to come back in. Major banks and financiers including Goldman, Citi, [...]
Belfast is Kenneth Branagh at his sentimental best January 21, 2022 While many might associate him with his acting roles, Sir Kenneth Branagh has been prolific behind the camera, too. Belfast is his nineteenth film as a director, with a CV that has included everything from his epic 90s adaptation of Hamlet to the first Thor movie. This new film, however, comes from a personal place. [...]
‘I’m so sorry’: Adele reschedules Las Vegas residency the day before January 21, 2022 Adele has rescheduled her Las Vegas residency a day before it was due to start due to COVID-19 complications and crew shortages.
Russia’s central bank proposes crypto mining and trading ban January 21, 2022 The Bank of Russia has published a damning consultation on digital assets which proposed outlawing crypto trading and mining.
Wagamama owner TRG hikes profit forecast as it warns of slow battle to recover consumer confidence January 21, 2022 Wagamama owner The Restaurant Group has upgraded its profit expectations after strong trade at the end of last year despite Covid uncertainty. The group was affected by Omicron concerns and restrictions, such as guidance to work from home, but said it continued to trade ahead of the market. In a trading update on Friday, the [...]
Bat Out of Hell singer Meat Loaf dies age 74 January 21, 2022 Meat Loaf, the singer best known for the "Bat Out of Hell" album, has died at the age of 74, a statement on his official Facebook page said this morning.
Downing Renewables snaps up Swedish hydropower plants in €25m deal January 21, 2022 DORE has acquired two portfolios of Swedish hydropower plants for €25m - with the deal expected to be closed within a week.
Former F1 boss confirms withdrawal from race to snap up Playtech January 21, 2022 Ex-formula 1 boss Eddie Jordan has confirmed he has pulled a potential £3bn takeover bid for Playtech.
M&C Saatchi gets all clear from City watchdog following accounting scandal January 21, 2022 M&C Saatchi announced this morning that the Financial Conduct Authority has closed its investigation into the ad giant and no action is being taken against it.
