New legislation to criminalise catcalling expected in Parliament next week December 4, 2021 A review of hate crime legislation is expected to be proposed, asking the government to consider criminalising public sexual harassment following years of campaigning by women's rights groups, and the recent Sarah Everard case.
On the job hunt: These are the hardest vacant roles to fill in the UK November 30, 2021 Veterinary surgeons, senior auditors and HGV technicians are among the hardest jobs to fill in the UK, according to new research. Only 16 per cent of all job postings on job site Indeed fall into the ‘hard to fill’ category, meaning they have stayed on the website for over two months but over half of [...]
We swing by The Ned’s new jazz and cabaret lounge The Parlour November 25, 2021 The City’s vast eating and drinking destination The Ned has opened a new jazz and cabaret lounge called The Parlour. One of six restaurants housed in the former banking hall (the others being The Nickel Bar, Electric Bar & Diner, Malibu Kitchen, Kaia, and Lutyens Grill), The Parlour is an intimate venue located in the [...]
Pets at Home reports pawsome financials as shares jump seven per cent November 23, 2021 The craze for buying pets under lockdown seems to be continuing with Pets at Home reporting a bumper set of financials for H1.
Quarterly results put Softcat financials on track November 23, 2021 UK IT provider Softcat has purr-formed in line with expectations for the first quarter of FY22 it was announced today.
Chimp-trekking and clifftop archery in Rwanda November 19, 2021 I’m on my hands and knees, mud-caked and scratched to pieces, while a sticky-legged insect is meandering its way down the back of my neck. Somewhere in front of me I can hear the gentle snick snick of machetes slicing through corkscrew ferns and above me murky sunlight bleeds through the thick forest canopy. I [...]
Surrey pet dog catches Covid-19 from owners in first confirmed case of dog becoming infected with coronavirus November 10, 2021 Vets believe they have confirmed the first case of a dog becoming infected with coronavirus in the UK after a pet dog has fallen ill after apparently catching Covid-19 from its owners. It is believed the dog, which is recovering at home, contracted coronavirus from its owners, who had previously tested positive for the virus. [...]
Shepherd Neame reports strong recovery as pandemic restrictions end November 9, 2021 Shepherd Neame is brewing a comeback as demand recovers following the end of pandemic restrictions. Its full-year results reveal consumer appetite has been robust in a recovering market, with retail pubs achieving 62 per cent of 2019 sales between 12 April and 16 May when pubs re-opened outside, and 97 per cent of previous sales [...]
Investing with impact November 2, 2021 Green catastrophe bonds aim to reinvent the world of impact investment by delivering a return for both the planet and investors. As delegates gather for this week’s Cop26 climate talks in Glasgow, here’s why professional services firm Aon are hoping green cat-bonds signal a new dawn for innovative finance… “Bond will save the world!” is [...]
Promoting ESG to align the insurance industry to new stakeholder demands November 2, 2021 The global re/insurance industry faces both asset and liability exposure to the climate crisis, as well as opportunities to drive meaningful progress towards global resilience. As a result, insurance and reinsurance are crucial elements in a successful and inclusive transition to a green economy, helping clients to implement ESG mandates, as well as focusing on [...]