5G rollout across Britain set to create 5,000 jobs October 5, 2020 Telecoms firms have pledged to create 5,000 new UK jobs through the rollout of 5G technology across Britain, marking a rare bright spot on the bleak jobs horizon during the pandemic. Liberty Global, which owns Virgin Media, and O2’s Spanish owner Telefonica, have announced plans to create 4,000 jobs and 1,000 apprenticeship roles in the [...]
Cineworld shares plunge 56 per cent on plans to axe 45,000 staff October 5, 2020 Cineworld shares plummeted as much as 56 per cent this morning as it announced plans to slash around 45,000 jobs and temporarily shutter its UK and US cinemas. The cinema chain today said it will pull the curtain down on its 127 British Cineworld and Picturehouse cinema screens and 536 US theatres from Thursday, putting [...]
Moonpig mulls public listing following lockdown boom October 2, 2020 Online greeting card retailer Moonpig is in talks for a stock market flotation after a boom in sales during lockdown stamped its position on the e-commerce market. Moonpig Group, owned by Exponent Private Equity, is in talks with investment banks about options that include a public listing, according to Sky News. Discussions are thought to [...]
Employers have a crucial role to play in tackling domestic abuse October 2, 2020 Domestic abuse has been referred to as a “shadow pandemic” by the UN, with the number of cases increasing significantly across the world throughout lockdown. For many people suffering abuse, the respite of the weekday commute and being able to go to office were lost overnight. Recognising the signs of abuse and having the confidence [...]
Coronavirus: US President Donald Trump and wife Melania self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19 October 2, 2020 The US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania have tested positive for Coronavirus
Andrew Neil’s GB News will test whether there is appetite for a Fox News-style news channel in the UK October 2, 2020 The announcement this week that Andrew Neil, the doyen of political broadcasters since David Dimbleby quit the stage, was to be chairman of GB News and anchor its flagship evening show four times a week breathed new life into a story that had become a little stale. It was momentous for a number of reasons: [...]
FRC delays appointment of Keith Skeoch as interim chair October 1, 2020 The appointment of City veteran Keith Skeoch as chair of the audit watchdog has reportedly been delayed despite having been signed off by the business secretary. The plan to name Skeoch as interim chair of the Financial Reporting Council has been delayed due to a failure in Whitehall to rubber-stamp the appointment, according to Sky [...]
London prepares for further lockdown restrictions as coronavirus cases escalate October 1, 2020 London is bracing for further restrictions on socialising as more borough see a rise in coronavirus cases
Racing League set for Newcastle opener in July 2021 October 1, 2020 The team-based horse racing initiative known as the Racing League will kick off at Newcastle Racecourse on Thursday 29 July 2021, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed. The ground-breaking league format, which has a guaranteed £1.8m in prize money, is aiming to bring new innovation to horse racing as well as increasing engagement and [...]
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Missile can soar past rivals under Purton September 30, 2020 IT HASN’T been plain sailing for the two giants of the turf, Joao Moreira and Zac Purton, in Hong Kong recently. It was only just over 10 days ago when Moreira was being hailed as a hero after his six-timer at Sha Tin. One week later on the same track, he went from hero to [...]