‘Right to disconnect’ plans must offer firms flexibility, experts warn August 20, 2024 The government’s plan to give workers the ‘right to disconnect’ must offer companies some flexibility when it comes to implementing the changes, experts have warned. Staff who are frequently contacted by their bosses outside of their work day could be granted thousands more in compensation cash from employment tribunals under new worker reforms, The Times [...]
Friendly to fire on the Knavesmire in Juddmonte International August 20, 2024 YORK’S Juddmonte International (3.35pm) looks a mouth-watering renewal and it’s no surprise to see City Of Troy as the near even-money shot heading the market. Aidan O’Brien’s colt left his lacklustre Guineas run behind with a sparkling win in the Derby, and while he wasn’t as visually impressive in the Eclipse next time, he showed [...]
British Judo’s ‘least fashionable man’ trending for gold at Paris 2024 Paralympics August 20, 2024 Band of brothers or pack of hyenas – reigning Paralympic champion Chris Skelley would not swap his British Judo squad for anything. The 31-year-old has made bonds for life with his training partners at the National Centre in Walsall. Although the Hull judoka does admit that they can brutally honest, particularly when it comes to [...]
Green energy plans could reduce costs for UK steelmakers, industry says August 20, 2024 Plans for the UK to become a green energy superpower could help reduce costs for British steelmaking, a supplier has said. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visited a wind farm near Carmarthen, west Wales, today as part of a trip to promote his ambition for renewable power through setting up GB Energy. The public company [...]
England cricket chiefs using Ratcliffe’s Man United deal to sell Hundred stakes August 20, 2024 Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s purchase of 27.7 per cent of Manchester United is being used by the England and Wales Cricket Board to help market Hundred franchises. The Ineos founder’s stake at Old Trafford is being used as an example of how a minority investor can attain huge influence at a major sporting institution if the [...]
Pound edges above $1.30 as Fed expected to cut rates in September August 20, 2024 The pound has not traded above $1.30 on a sustained basis since mid-2022.
Pope vows to stick to Bazball blueprint on England captaincy debut August 20, 2024 Ollie Pope is preparing to embrace the honour of becoming England’s Test captain against Sri Lanka this week but admits it is still Ben Stokes’s team. Pope will become the 82nd man to take up the role when he leads his country out in Wednesday’s first Test at Old Trafford, propelled into the hot seat [...]
New York float worth £1.2bn involving Michael Klein abandoned August 20, 2024 The planned $1.6bn (£1.2bn) merger involving a Cheshire investment group founded by the brother of former Take That singer Jason Orange, that would see it float on the New York Stock Exchange, has collapsed. The deal between Corpacq, which was founded by Simon Orange, and Churchill Capital Corp VII, a special purpose investment vehicle set [...]
Blackbaud: CSR and ESG has evolved with focus on authentic impact August 20, 2024 City A.M. sat down with Andrew J. Troup, the director of corporate giving and engagement strategy at Blackbaud, to find out what he anticipates the future of social impact will look like.
Notting Hill Carnival 2024 schedule: Where to go and what to see August 20, 2024 This weekend sees the return of one of London’s most hotly-anticipated events: the Notting Hill Carnival. A celebration of the city’s diversity and musical cultures, it’s attended by as many as three million people a year – and this one promises to be a belter. Here’s the lowdown on where to go and what to [...]