Boris Johnson tells Mike Pompeo ‘justice must be done’ on Harry Dunn death July 21, 2020 Boris Johnson has told US secretary of state Mike Pompeo about the “need for justice to be done” in regards to the death of Harry Dunn and that his killer should be extradited to the UK. Dunn, 19, was killed in a traffic collision in Northamptonshire when former CIA operative Anne Sacoolas hit him while [...]
Investors capitalise on market volatility with millennials leading the charge July 21, 2020 Investors have remained bullish on markets despite the pandemic and millennials are leading the charge. More than half of global investors are positive about the market and are looking to invest in the near future, even in the face of the coronavirus-induced volatility. A survey by global funds network Calastone found 54 per cent of [...]
Volvo targets return to profit in second half after coronavirus hit July 21, 2020 Swedish car maker Volvo said that it expected its business to bounce back strongly in the second half of the year after falling to a 989m Swedish crown (£87m) loss for the first half. Although the automaker was hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, it said that it expected the downturn to be a temporary [...]
These are the City jobs that let you work from home July 21, 2020 Those with higher pay packets are more likely to be able to work from home, official data revealed today, as companies begin to focus on flexible working for their staff. Wealthier workers such as actuaries, economists and statisticians are the most likely to be able to work from home, attracting an average salary of £22.94 [...]
Royal Mail parcel deliveries surge 38 per cent in lockdown July 21, 2020 Royal Mail parcel deliveries surged 38 per cent during the coronavirus lockdown as more consumers shopped online. The postal service said that between 30 March and 28 June, it shipped 117m more parcels than this time last year as Brits shopped online after being told to stay at home. Royal Mail said today that customer [...]
FTSE 100 climbs after EU strikes huge stimulus deal July 21, 2020 The FTSE 100 rose after European Union leaders struck a deal to create a huge €750bn (£680bn) recovery fund to try to rouse the continent’s economy from the coronavirus crisis. London’s blue-chip index climbed 0.5 per cent to 6,292 points. The slightly smaller FTSE 250 index rose 0.8 per cent. Read more: EU leaders reach [...]
Linkedin to cut 960 jobs in pandemic restructuring July 21, 2020 Linkedin is to cut around 960 jobs, or six per cent of its workforce, as it struggles to maintain demand for its products during the pandemic. The Microsoft-owned professional social network helps workers find new roles and recruiters source fresh talent. The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on global employment has left Linkedin with falling [...]
Russia report: What were the key findings? July 21, 2020 A long-awited and long-delayed parliamentary report into Russia’s interference in UK politics was finally released today by Westminster’s Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC). The report was presented at a press conference by new committee chair, and now independent MP, Julian Lewis, Labour MP Kevan Jones and SNP MP Stewart Hosie. While the report did not [...]
Small companies slam plans for big Making Tax Digital extension July 21, 2020 Small businesses have slammed the government’s planned expansion of the Making Tax Digital programme, saying it means more cost and paperwork for companies at a time when they are under great pressure. The government today said it will extend its tax digitisation programme to 4.7m of the UK’s smallest companies and self-employed workers from April [...]
Ten Entertainment announces bowling alley reopening date July 21, 2020 Ten Entertainment announced this morning that it plans to reopen its bowling alleys in England on 1 August. The firm said its 39 Tenpin bowling alleys in England, which represent 91 per cent of group turnover, were ready to open with social distancing measures in place. Furloughed staff will return to work after taking a [...]
