Sam Torrance: Europe gel as a team and that’s why they can win Ryder Cup again September 23, 2021 If not quite the great team of 1981, there is no denying that this US Ryder Cup line-up is extremely strong. And on paper, there is nothing that isn’t in the Americans’ favour. Whistling Straits is their venue, the course will be their set-up, and there will be even fewer European fans than usual. But [...]
Nominations shortlist revealed for the glittering Crypto AM Awards – CityAM : CityAM September 23, 2021 THE shortlist of nominations for the Crypto AM Awards next Thursday has been revealed. A remarkable list of industry stars, it celebrates some of the most important people involved in the world of blockchain, cryptocurrency, DeFi and AI. The honoured guests will be gathering at the prestigious Leonardo Royal Hotel in St Paul’s for London’s [...]
First gas stations close as BP and Esso ration fuel September 23, 2021 The first UK gas stations are closing as a chronic shortfall of qualified drivers causes petrol and diesel deliveries to dry up. BP and Esso owner ExxonMobil have announced that deliveries of petrol and diesel to forecourts across the UK will be reduced to ensure supplies do not run out. Suppliers say In a statement [...]
Small law firms are let off from economic crime tax September 23, 2021 Small law firms have escaped the UK government’s Economic Crime Levy, aimed at raising £100m annually from anti-money laundering (AML) regulated organisations, to help pay for the fight against economic crime. Instead, AML-regulated organisations, including legal practices, banks and accountancy firms, with revenues above £10.2m will be subject to the new tax. The Economic Crime [...]
CVS reaps longer-term rewards of last year’s lockdown pet boom September 23, 2021 Veterinary services group CVS has reaped the rewards of the UK’s increasing number of pet owners, with its pet health care plan hitting 455,000 members over the past year. Revenue hit £510.1m in the year to 30 June, up by 19.2 per cent in comparison with 2020’s figure – signalling the longer-term impacts of last [...]
Westminster’s Beis committee to probe post-Brexit subsidies regime September 23, 2021 A Westminster committee is set to probe the UK’s post-Brexit subsidies regime and the role of the competition watchdog post-Brexit. The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (Beis) committee’s inquiry will look at “the main opportunities and challenges for businesses under the new UK state aid regime” and “whether competition policy in the UK has weakened [...]
Russ Shaw’s London Tech Week Diary: Londoners the secret sauce September 23, 2021 London Tech Week – the showcase of all things innovative – is back. Each day this week, Tech London Advocates and Global Tech Advocates boss Russ Shaw CBE will write for us reflecting on the jamboree. Here’s day four. The fourth day of London Tech Week has been a celebration of the unique element behind [...]
Russ Shaw’s Tech Week Diary: When the chips are down September 23, 2021 London Tech Week – the showcase of all things innovative – is back. Each day this week, Tech London Advocates and Global Tech Advocates boss Russ Shaw CBE will write for us reflecting on the jamboree. Here’s day three. During Day 3 of London Tech Week, we heard from experts at the centre of an [...]
Bank of England considers tough rules on crypto September 23, 2021 Bank of England Deputy Governor Sam Woods has warned he will consider tough new rules to prevent British banks building up extensive exposure to crypto assets. Woods described controversial rules on crypto assets proposed by the Basel committee, the global standard setter for banking regulation, as “quite sensible” in comments to Reuters. The rules, which [...]
First gas stations close as BP and Esso ration fuel – CityAM : CityAM September 23, 2021 The first UK gas stations are closing as a chronic shortfall of qualified drivers causes petrol and diesel deliveries to dry up. BP and Esso owner ExxonMobil have announced that deliveries of petrol and diesel to forecourts across the UK will be reduced to ensure supplies do not run out. Suppliers say In a statement [...]
