Schools to find out new Covid-19 rules as bubble system leaves thousands missing lessons July 6, 2021 England’s schools will later find out how the government plans to relax rules that have led to thousands of children being sent home if a single child has a positive Covid test. Boris Johnson said education secretary Gavin Williamson will outline a move away from ‘bubbles’ of children being sent home if one tests positive. [...]
Drink up: Scotch whisky should be the crowning glory of a UK-India trade deal July 6, 2021 Even before a formal trade deal, the relationship between the UK and India was worth £25.5bn in 2019. What is known as an enhanced trade partnership – the precursor to a fully-fledged FTA – is expected to generate new jobs and unlock fresh opportunities for both countries. At the helm of closer ties between the [...]
Having regained control from EU, MPs want to hand policing of the City over to regulators July 6, 2021 Brexit: Having regained control from EU, MPs want to hand policing of the City over to regulators
ICAS urges the UK Government to improve tax administration in ten key areas July 6, 2021 ICAS has published a new report, Tomorrow’s Tax Administration, setting out its top ten priorities for UK Government action to improve tax administration. Why does tax administration matter? Good tax administration is essential, even though it may not feature at the top of many political wish lists. It has a role to play in fulfilling [...]
Venture capital is changing and a public listing will help unlock the transformation July 6, 2021 In 2013, I started Forward Partners with a single mission: to give more start-up founders their best shot at success. Since then, we have built a portfolio we are immensely proud of, and packed with ambitious, growing businesses operating in the hottest technology sectors. We have proven our approach to investment works, growing net asset [...]
Lord Mayor’s cricket match raises plenty for worthy charities July 6, 2021 More than 300 people attended the City’s most eagerly-anticipated cricket match over the weekend in aid of the Lord Mayor’s appeal. Actor Damian Lewis’ Bobby Axelrod’s XI triumphed over the Lord Mayor’s team by five wickets, notching up the necessary 120 with plenty of wickets to spare. The match was played at the stunning ground [...]
Chinese-owned semiconductor firm buys Britain’s largest chip plant July 5, 2021 A Chinese-owned semiconductor firm has secured a deal to buy the UK’s largest chip producer, sparking further concerns about the sale of key British assets to foreign buyers. Nexperia, a Dutch firm owned by China’s Wingtech, today said it has taken full ownership of Newport Wafer Fab (NWF), which produces chips used in a range [...]
City watchdog rolls out ban on funeral provider cold calling July 5, 2021 The City watchdog has confirmed plans to ban cold calling by funeral plans providers as part of a wider crackdown on the industry. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) today unveiled new rules that companies will have to follow from 29 July 2022. In addition to the ban on cold calling, these include a guarantee that [...]
John Lewis and Waitrose to introduce flexible working for head office staff July 5, 2021 Bosses at John Lewis and Waitrose have confirmed they will introduce flexible working for all staff based at the company’s head offices. The announcement by the employee-owned retailer came after Boris Johnson confirmed plans to lift most lockdown restrictions on 19 July, including an end to the government’s work from home guidance. “If restrictions are [...]
Hospitality chiefs celebrate 19 July announcement but warn of long road to recovery July 5, 2021 The hospitality industry welcomed Boris Johnson’s lockdown easing announcement this evening with open arms, but still fears the hangover from Covid-19 restrictions will damage trade. Business owners in the industry have hailed the government decision to lift compulsory restrictions on so-called “Freedom Day”, meaning pubs, bars and restaurants will be able to operate at full [...]
