Keir Starmer calls for clarity over which businesses can get self-isolation exemption July 21, 2021 Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called for clarity over which businesses can get an exemption to the government’s self-isolation rules. Downing Street yesterday said some businesses in vital industries can apply to have their staff exempt from self-isolating when pinged by the NHS Track and Trace app. It comes as more than 1m people [...]
Bank of England Andrew Bailey concedes shortcomings in diversity July 21, 2021 Governor Andrew Bailey has promised to do more to address systemic racial inequality after a review found “material disparities” persist at the Bank of England. Staff from ethnic minority backgrounds were less likely to be promoted, received smaller bonuses and were afforded fewer opportunities for career development and progression than their white colleagues, according to the [...]
Ashurst’s equity profit bounces back to £1m per partner July 21, 2021 London-based law firm Ashurst has seen their equity per partner profit total to more than £1m in the previous 12 months from April 30. After five consecutive years of revenue growth the company has seen a 15 per cent growth in their partner profit over the year. Revenue for the company was also up 10per [...]
Meet the modern drinks-makers taking low-alc to the next level July 21, 2021 If you fancy a gin and tonic but don’t want the baggage of calories or a hangover, we may have the drink for you. Low-alc spirit-alternative Mooze is described by its makers as an “almost gin” – at just 12% ABV it’s not allowed to be sold as a gin but, according to Mel Sims, [...]
London Mayor announces funding for capital’s high streets post-pandemic July 21, 2021 The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced funding for 35 projects across London to ensure the protection of the capital’s high streets post-pandemic. The high streets of London were heavily impacted by the pandemic. The British Retail Consortium estimate there are about 5,000 fewer shops since the pandemic started. The high streets have also [...]
The UK among world’s top 10 beaches July 21, 2021 The UK has been revealed to have one the highest numbers of quality beaches in the world. Hotel booking platform hoo, conducting the research, revealed that the UK boasted 127 beaches. However, it also revealed that Spain sat at the top of the table with 614, followed by Greece with 545. Many UK residents plan [...]
Tory MPs face suspension for trying to influence court case involving ex-colleague July 21, 2021 Five Tory MPs breached parliament’s code of conduct for trying to influence a legal case involving an ex-colleague, the Commons Standards Committee has found. Theresa Villiers, Natalie Elphicke, Sir Roger Gale, Adam Holloway and Bob Stewart sought to interfere in a decision regarding ex-MP Charlie Elphicke, who was convicted of sex offences. The committee has [...]
England captain Eoin Morgan hails strength in depth after dramatic T20 series win against Pakistan July 21, 2021 Captain Eoin Morgan has praised England’s strength in depth after his side’s T20 series win against Pakistan on Tuesday. England beat Pakistan by three wickets on an exhilarating night at Old Trafford to secure a 2-1 series win. Jason Roy proved the highlight with an excellent 64 in pursuit of Pakistan’s 154-6. Needing 61 from [...]
City Moves: Who’s switching jobs in the Square Mile this week? July 21, 2021 City A.M.’s Millie Turner provides a roundup of the most important hires and job moves across the City, every Wednesday afternoon. Email citymoves@cityam.com to be featured. Ex-UBS and Canary Wharf Group chiefs join construction-tech firm British construction technology company Modulous has bolstered its London workforce with former Canary Wharf and UBS leads this week. Former director of the Canary Wharf Group Chris [...]
Lions Tour: AWJ back to captain XV just weeks after being ruled out of tour July 21, 2021 British & Irish Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland has announced his team to battle South Africa this weekend at Cape Town Stadium. Only 24 days ago, Alun Wyn Jones suffered a dislocated shoulder during the Lions first game of the tour against Japan on home soil. The Osprey will lead the Lions this weekend pairing [...]
