Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey doubles down on climate plans June 1, 2021 The Bank of England Governor has doubled down on promises to carry out policies to help the UK shift to a net zero economy, but warned it was not regulators’ role to enforce change. Central banks have started to outline plans to help steer the path for economies and financial systems as they transition to [...]
Brits to splurge an extra £9bn on holidays next year once Covid-19 restrictions ease June 1, 2021 Lockdown savings will allow Brits to splurge an extra £9bn on travel next year, taking the predicted tally for 2022 holidays to £108bn.
Bank of England carefully monitoring rising house prices, says Cunliffe June 1, 2021 The Bank of England is carefully monitoring the rise in house prices which has been largely fuelled by the extension of the stamp duty holiday. A year ago activity in the housing market collapsed in the wake of the first lockdown with transactions dipping to a record low of 42,000 in April 2020. Since then [...]
Jammie Dodgers and Wagon Wheels baker snapped up by Nutella maker Ferrero June 1, 2021 Jammie Dodgers and Wagon Wheels baker snapped up by Nutella maker Ferrero
Wall Street opens higher while the FTSE 250 closes at a new record June 1, 2021 Wall Street opens higher as FTSE 250 closes at a new record
UK records zero Covid deaths for the first time since last March June 1, 2021 For the first time since Covid-19 gripped the nation last March, in the last 24 hours Zero Covid-19 deaths were recorded within 28 days of a positive test, according to the latest government figures. At the same time, there were another 3,165 cases recorded in the last 24 hours, up from 2,493 one week ago. [...]
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Ted with weight advantage at the Valley June 1, 2021 KEEP an eye on the weather when racing resumes with a nine-race programme at Happy Valley on Wednesday. Three track records were smashed on a lightning quick surface at the city-track last week but don’t expect a similar scenario this time around. The temperature is still extremely hot in the city at present, but thunderstorms [...]
Exclusive: Businesses call on govt to set global standards on environmental impacts June 1, 2021 Businesses are calling on the government to set clear global standards for recording their impact on the environment. A host of CEOs from across the business world, including James Timpson and Schroders’ Peter Harrison, have said that making it cheaper and easier for firms to record their environmental impact would make it easier not just [...]
Deutsche Bank ‘confirms move to adopt hybrid working’ as work-from-home era fades June 1, 2021 Deutsche Bank the latest to adopt hybrid working as work-from-home era fades
Scots look away – the best whisky in the world is made in Taiwan June 1, 2021 The best whisky in the world is made in Taiwan by a company that started off making mosquito repellent and root beer. The King Car Group’s Kavalan 10th Anniversary Sky Gold Wine Cask Matured Single Cask Single Malt Whisky has just been named “Best of the Best” single malt at the recent Tokyo Whisky & [...]
