Downing Street says post-Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol in current form should be scrapped May 17, 2021 Downing Street has said the post-Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol cannot continue in its current form and that it should be “urgently” changed. Boris Johnson’s spokesman told journalists today that Northern Irish businesses “have made extraordinary efforts to adjust” to the Brexit treaty’s terms, but that “it’s hard to see the way the protocol is operating [...]
World Economic Forum cancels summer Singapore summit May 17, 2021 The World Economic Forum (WEF) has today cancelled its planned summit in Singapore due to Covid-related travel uncertainty. The summit was going to happen in Singapore in August instead of at its usual location in Davos, Switzerland. In a statement today, the WEF said: “Regretfully, the tragic circumstances unfolding across geographies, an uncertain travel outlook, [...]
Those Who Wish Me Dead: Angelina Jolie’s back in action thriller May 17, 2021 It’s been an interesting decade for one of the world’s most famous stars. Angelina Jolie has arguably enjoyed a profile higher than most actors this century, but celebrity hasn’t always translated into box office. After being one of the big draws of the 2000s, her live action output in the 2010s has garnered mixed results [...]
Indian variant analysis: Keep calm and get a vaccine May 17, 2021 The debate around the pandemic and relaxation of lockdown and travel restrictions in the UK has become frenzied by fears over new variants. There is a dearth of calm and accurate presentation of facts by ministers and trusted voices. Exiting lockdown for good was never going to be a straight-forward task. Bumps in the road [...]
Green List: Get Viking fit the Icelandic way on the troll peninsula May 17, 2021 I slip away from breakfast early. Outside, the Icelandic sky is still dark, tiny clustered constellations gleaming like antique diamond brooches. I head downstairs, through the womb-like cavern of the spa and slide open the floor-to-ceiling glass door. The breeze needles my cheeks as I ease down into the warmth of the geothermal pool. Steam [...]
Private equity firm buys Gü pudding brand May 17, 2021 Private equity firm Exponent has secured a deal to buy dessert brand Gü from Noble Foods for an undisclosed fee. Gü said the deal will provide investment for the business to expand its current UK production site. Sky News reported last week that Exponent had offered £150m to buy the pudding brand. The company was [...]
Looking forward to WIBF’s June virtual events May 17, 2021 Our personal excellence programme and workshops supports the ambitions and develops the skills of our members. Our easy-to-access programme offers support for all levels of experience, helping to guide talent and develop skills.” Our Thought Leadership team bring events highlighting hot topics and news stories affecting the financial services industry right now. You can hear [...]
Like a virgin? The expanding world of alcohol-free cocktails May 17, 2021 I gave up drinking three years ago, after twenty-odd enthusiastic years, and so I’ve spent the time since then searching out replacements. Some people say that’s a bad idea, that you maintain the habit and tread a dangerous line: all I can say is that the habit, the ritual, the variety was one of the [...]
Wall Street slips as banking stocks and stronger pound weigh on FTSE 100 May 17, 2021 Wall Street opened lower this afternoon, reversing a strong recovery late last week as investors turned their attention back to inflation worries. The Dow Jones slipped 0.02 per cent and the S&P 500 opened lower by 0.09 per cent, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropped 0.46 per cent at the opening bell. It came after London’s [...]
Bill Gates left Microsoft board amid investigation into affair May 17, 2021 Microsoft founder Bill Gates had an affair with an employee and stepped down from the company’s board during an investigation into the matter, according to multiple reports. The tech giant today confirmed that it had launched a probe almost two years ago after receiving a complaint about Gates’ behaviour. A spokesperson said the company had [...]
