FCA boss vows transformation after MPs slam historic ‘culture’ failings over mini-bond collapse June 24, 2021 The Financial Conduct Authority said it was embarking on a “wide-ranging transformation programme” after MPs lambasted it for historic failings relating to the collapse of London Capital & Finance (LCF). A report from the influential Treasury Select Committee of MPs said that a change in the FCA’s “culture” was required to protect consumers from a [...]
2m people in England thought to have had Long Covid June 24, 2021 Some two million people in England are thought to have had Covid symptoms lasting more than 12 weeks, according to Imperial College London’s latest REACT study. Researchers for the government-funded study said their findings painted a “concerning picture”, as over a third of people who’d had coronavirus reported persistent symptoms lasting at least 12 weeks. [...]
Confidence among UK business leaders highest since Brexit vote June 24, 2021 UK bosses’ confidence in the economy was buoyed by vaccine optimism to its highest level since just after the Brexit referendum, a new survey has shown. The confidence tracker from the Institute of Directors (IoD), a body for business leaders, has been in positive territory for around 12 months. A positive score means more company [...]
John McAfee found dead in his Spanish prison cell June 23, 2021 Computing legend John McAfee has been found dead in his prison cell – just weeks after his devoted wife said her husband faced dying behind bars.
John McAfee found dead in prison cell ahead of extradition to US June 23, 2021 The founder of McAfee antivirus software has been found dead in his prison cell, just hours after the Spanish High Court approved his extradition to the US. John McAfee was reportedly found dead in his prison cell on Wednesday afternoon. Prison staff tried to revive the 75-year-old but were unsuccessful, according to reports in Spanish [...]
KPMG told to expect £250m claim for Carillion collapse June 23, 2021 Accounting giant KPMG is expected to be told to pay £250m for its role in the collapse of outsourcing firm Carillion, its former client, in 2018. On behalf of the Insolvency Service, lawyers have warned KPMG to expect a claim. The expected move is part of an effort to reclaim funds that will be used [...]
US health agency says ‘likely association’ between heart inflammation and Covid vaccine June 23, 2021 The US national health agency said there was a “likely association” between a rare inflammatory heart condition and the Covid vaccine in teenagers and young adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said there was “a “likely association of myocarditis with mRNA vaccination” in young people, mostly after they’ve received their second vaccine. [...]
Older workers planning to work from home permanently are selfishly risking the development of young people June 23, 2021 My Twitter timeline has been overrun with people arguing about whether they are for or against a return to the office. The ones shouting the loudest is normally to be the anti-office group. They are typically older, more well-established in their careers and keen to share how pleased they are to have finally ditched the [...]
EU citizens told to apply to post-Brexit scheme within 28 days to stay in UK June 23, 2021 EU citizens who have not already applied to the EU Settlement Scheme will be given a 28-day period to apply to remain. While the scheme closes in a week, the Home Office has said it will allow EU citizens indefinite time to complete their application if they have a reasonable excuse. The government was previously [...]
London vaccine race: Mass events send new boroughs to the front June 23, 2021 Haringey has shot to the front of the vaccine race after a mass vaccination event took place at Tottenham Hotspur stadium at the weekend. Almost 4,200 Pfizer vaccinations were received at the stadium on Sunday, according to the latest NHS vaccine data. Haringey, the borough that hosted the stadium event, administered 2,445 first doses of [...]
