Philanthropic finance could well be another jewel in the City’s considerable crown February 9, 2021 The aftermath of Brexit and the midst of a global pandemic may seem an odd time to be talking about philanthropy, yet the UK has a golden opportunity to position itself as the leading global centre for philanthropy and global investment. Our Beacon Collaborative report published today, “The UK as a Centre of Excellence for [...]
Yes, we really can end new HIV cases by 2030 — here’s how December 1, 2020 When I was asked to chair the HIV Commission tasked with recommendations for making England the first country in the world to end new HIV cases by 2030, I wanted to know two things. One, is it doable? And two, is it worth doing? Over the past 15 months, my questions have been resoundingly answered. [...]
TP ICAP to hold annual City trading Charity Day despite 2020 disruption November 11, 2020 Broker TP ICAP’s Charity Day has become an annual City tradition – and City A.M. can confirm it will run again despite this strange year. Celebrities join brokers to close out deals, with all the revenues and commission generated that day donated to a variety of worthy causes. Whilst this year will see a pivot [...]
Government cracks down on loot boxes in bid to curb child gambling September 23, 2020 The government is considering banning controversial loot boxes in video games as ministers seek to crack down on problem gambling among younger generations. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is today launching a consultation on the video game features, which gamers can purchase for the chance of receiving randomised virtual items. Ministers [...]
Campaigners call for £270m emergency help for renters amid pandemic August 28, 2020 Campaigners are urging the government to provide emergency financial help to renters in England who have fallen into arrears as a result of the pandemic. Housing charities and groups representing landlords and letting agents are calling for £270m worth of loans and grants for tenants struggling to pay rent, to prevent homelessness. Six organisations, including [...]
MPs call for total ban on gambling adverts ahead of Premier League restart June 15, 2020 A group of more than 50 MPs and peers has called for a total ban on gambling adverts in a new report that urges for a wide-scale overhaul of British gambling laws. In a report set to be published tomorrow, a cross-party group of MPs will urge the government to enforce tighter controls on the [...]
Gambling firms pull TV and radio advertising during Covid-19 lockdown April 27, 2020 The UK’s major gambling and betting firms today said they will remove all TV and radio advertising for the remainder of the Covid-19 lockdown. Existing ad slots will be replaced by safer gambling messages, donated to charities or removed from broadcast for at least six weeks. The decision is aimed at protecting customers during the [...]
Jewish Chronicle plunged into bitter row as bidders circle April 17, 2020 The Jewish Chronicle has been plunged into a bitter row as rival factions line up bids to take control of the newspaper ahead of a crunch meeting next week. Earlier this month the London weekly announced it was seeking a creditors’ voluntary liquidation alongside the Jewish News, with which it had previously agreed to merge. [...]
UK coronavirus lockdown: Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer pushes for exit strategy April 15, 2020 Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called for transparency over when UK coronavirus lockdown measures will ease, as the government faces pressure over its care homes strategy. Starmer’s party will back the government’s likely extension of the coronavirus lockdown tomorrow. But he has said “there needs to be transparency” over how long the measures will [...]
Sadiq Khan urged to end ‘culture of cronyism’ February 6, 2020 Sadiq Khan has been accused of presiding over a ‘culture of cronyism’ in City Hall after his night czar was paid an extra £1,000 for taking part in a drag act to mark the 2019 borough of culture celebration. The mayor gives £1.3m to the winner of London’s borough of culture which in 2019 was [...]