UK vaccine passport app could become ‘honeypot’ for hackers, says former top government cyber adviser March 31, 2021 A potential UK vaccine passport is in danger of becoming a “honeypot” for hackers, rogue states and cyber criminal organisations, according to one of the government’s former top cyber security advisers. Peter Yapp, ex-deputy director of GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), told City A.M. that a vaccine passport app could be an easy target [...]
London business confidence ticks up in first quarter of 2021 March 31, 2021 Business confidence in London improved during the first three months of 2021, after reaching its lowest point since the 2008 global financial crisis. A new survey by Savanta ComRes/the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed that 29 per cent of business leaders in the first quarter of 2021 said London’s economic prospects will [...]
Government scientists must be transparent about flawed Covid models March 31, 2021 The strength of the economic recovery as Britain emerges from lockdown is a hotly contested subject among economists. Some believe there will be a massive surge in demand as consumers celebrate their freedom, others argue it will take time to claw back confidence. Economic forecasts are subject to the same faults as any projections, as [...]
Hiring for bankers reaches three-year high March 31, 2021 Recruitment for bankers has hit a three-year high according to new data despite the double whammy of the pandemic and Brexit. Last month Britain’s top banks posted 1163 professional banking vacancies, according to research by Morgan McKinley and Vacancysoft, a 43.9 per cent rise on the same period last year. Overall vacancies in the sector [...]
Exclusive: Govt policy shows UK tech is ‘guiding light’ in pandemic recovery, says Beacon CEO March 30, 2021 Despite the upheaval that the pandemic has caused for many individuals and businesses across the UK, the tech sector has been relatively resilient over the past 12 months. The industry’s continued strong performance is reflected by recent data compiled by Tech Nation and the government’s Digital Economy Council, which shows that 10 per cent of [...]
Strong West End recovery vital for City of London’s future, says Khan March 30, 2021 The UK’s financial services sector will be irreversibly damaged if the West End does not have a strong recovery and Frankfurt is left to scoop up City of London jobs, according to Sadiq Khan. Khan today called out the government for not providing targeted funding for central London, which has been adversely affected by Covid-19, [...]
Unilever’s new London HQ set to get green light from planning officials March 30, 2021 Unilever’s new London office is set to get the green light from planning officials this week, according to reports. The consumer goods giant’s new headquarters in Kingston, South West London, as first reported by City A.M. will be given the go-ahead by the local authority, after the council recommended its approval. The first phase of [...]
Pennon eyes acquisitions as it sits on £3bn cash pile March 30, 2021 Water utility firm Pennon today said it was eyeing acquisition opportunities as it expects to end the financial year with over £3bn of cash. The firm said it had established a sustainable capital structure as it continued a review of growth opportunities benchmarked against a return of capital to shareholders. The FTSE 250 firm said [...]
Picnic in style with our top restaurant-in-a-box delivery kits March 29, 2021 As the weather turns and outdoor meet-ups for two groups of up to six people are finally allowed, there’s a bit of optimism in the air. What better way to celebrate than with a Covid-friendly, appropriately-distanced, outdoor feast? Our Life&Style editor Steve Dinneen continues to eat his way through as many home delivery boxes as [...]
Central London pubs and restaurants prepare to welcome back punters with new al fresco options March 29, 2021 Pubs and restaurants are gearing up to welcome workers and visitors back to Central London next month, with preparations underway to create more outdoor seating areas. The City of London’s Leadenhall Market today revealed plans for some of its tenants to reopen from 12 April, with others following in May. Meanwhile, in the West End, [...]