The ‘biggest climate law ever’? What CBAM means for the UK December 19, 2023 “The biggest climate law ever in Europe, and some say in the world,” Peter Liese, lead negotiator for the European Parliament said. In reference to the Paris Agreement? Europe’s New Green Deal? Biden’s IRA? Nope – Liese was describing the carbon border adjustment mechanism, known to nerds by the catchy acronym CBAM. This wonkish-sounding legislation [...]
HS2 Euston: Private funding proposals have fallen into a ‘black hole,’ warns boss of key contractor December 19, 2023 The government is ignoring proposals on how to privately fund the HS2 project's Euston section, the boss of a key contractor has warned.
IPL auction: Curran record to be broken by Australia T20 star? December 19, 2023 A number of England cricket stars will today find out whether they have been selected to take part in the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL). With swathes of English players released from their franchises last month following a disappointing World Cup, the world’s biggest domestic cricket series will hold its auction today in the United [...]
Banks increasingly closing defence firms’ accounts, trade body warns December 19, 2023 Trade bodies are seeking to reassure the defence industry after more than a dozen firms in the sector had their bank accounts closed, with the Ministry of Defence warning that excessive ESG banking and investment policies are "dangerous" for national security.
Brace yourselves: 2023 will be seen as a stable tax year compared to what’s ahead December 19, 2023 It may have felt like a long year, but 2023 will be seen as a walk in the park for tax policy compared to what 2024 has in store, writes Tim Sarson
AI won’t kill off the artist – just look at Chicken Run 2 December 19, 2023 The enduring success of claymation chickens shows AI is not set to rule the roost quite yet, writes Anna Moloney.
Nasdaq getting ‘a lot of calls’ from UK firms seeking a listing, says top exec December 18, 2023 The City’s mission to address the sharp fall in listing activity was dealt another blow today after a Nasdaq executive claimed “a lot” of UK firms were calling the bourse with interest in listing on the US index.
Leading lawyer Rachel Kent appointed by Treasury to oversee City watchdog scrutiny December 18, 2023 "The financial services regulators have a significant impact on millions of consumers and firms and it is important that they are subject to effective scrutiny," Kent said.
Adobe and Figma scrap £16bn merger after regulators criticise deal December 18, 2023 Adobe and Figma have ditched their $20bn (£16bn) tie-up after struggling to secure regulatory approval in both the UK and Europe.
Square Mile city break: How to do London’s oldest district in style December 18, 2023 I skipped the train from Liverpool Street station on Friday, checked into the Pan Pacific and spent a weekend in the Square Mile