Support for Conservative party lags behind Labour days after NI tax hike September 10, 2021 Support for prime minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative party has slumped to its lowest level since 2019’s election, according to a new YouGov poll. The poll, first shared with the Times, showed that support for the Conservatives has dipped to 33 per cent, while Labour’s support has climbed to 35 per cent. While it is just [...]
Bitcoin can now be purchased using The Post Office app September 10, 2021 From next week customers using The Post Office’s EasyID app will be able to buy cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin. The mobile app, which helps users to securely verify their age and identity in order to gain access to online services, can be used to make purchases on Swarm Markets, a decentralised cryptocurrency exchange. With a [...]
Gresham House targets Mobeus’ venture capital arm in £36m deal September 10, 2021 Gresham House has acquired Mobeus Equity Partners’ top-performing venture capital trust (VCT) business in a £36m deal, three months after purchasing Ireland’s Appian Asset Management. As part of its latest deal, the alternative asset manager will take on £369m assets under management that run across Mobeus’ four VCT funds. Expected to complete in the next [...]
Copshop movie review – a below par Dad Thriller September 10, 2021 It’s been a while since a Joe Carnahan movie has graced the big screen. The filmmaker brought who brough us Smokin’ Aces, The A-Team, and The Grey has been missing from the director’s chair for seven years following issues surrounding the release of 2014’s Stretch. After making March’s Boss Level for streaming service Hulu, he’s [...]
Exports slump in July as UK explores non-EU markets September 10, 2021 Total exports fell one per cent in July, down £300m, driven by a £900m drop in goods and services delivered to the EU. Falling EU exports were in part offset by a healthy increase of £700m in export value to non-EU markets, up by five per cent compared to the previous month. Overall, however, the [...]
Food sector boss warns of permanent shortages in restaurants and shops September 10, 2021 Shoppers in the UK should expect permanent shortages of products now, according to a food and drink industry leader. The food and drink sector was short of around half a million workers, CEO of the Food & Drink Federation, Ian Wright, told the Institute for Government’s panel on supply chain disruption. The nation would not [...]
Bitcoin can now be purchased using The Post Office app – CityAM : CityAM September 10, 2021 From next week customers using The Post Office’s EasyID app will be able to buy cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin. The mobile app, while helps users to securely verify their age and identity in order to gain access to online services, can be used to make purchases on Swarm Markets, a decentralised cryptocurrency exchange. With a [...]
Buyout hangover: Cineworld dishes out another $170m to Regal Entertainment shareholders September 10, 2021 Cineworld’s 2017 buyout of US chain Regal Entertainment has come back to bite, after the London-listed cinema operator pledged another $170m to placate Regal Entertainment shareholders who weren’t happy with the price they received for its takeover. The world’s second-largest cinema operator said that through a new agreement, $92m will be held in escrow and [...]
Fifth England-India Test cancelled due to fears of Covid outbreak in Indian team September 10, 2021 The fifth Test match between England and India, which was due to start at Old Trafford today, has been cancelled due fears of an outbreak of Covid cases in the Indian team. In a statement the English Cricket Board confirmed that the match, the final game of the series, had been called off. “Due to [...]
Mishcon de Reya partners back IPO plans as firm edges closer to listing September 10, 2021 Mishcon de Reya partners approved the law firm’s plans to go public on the London Stock Exchange, according to reports. Mishcon de Reya officials confirmed that at least three quarters of the partnership voted in favour of the planned initial public offering (IPO) of the firm, according to The Times. The law firm will be [...]
