CBI launches search for Carolyn Fairbairn’s successor December 4, 2019 The CBI has reportedly begun a search for its next boss, as its current director’s term draws to a close. The business lobbying giant has drafted in Russell Reynolds Associates to identify potential executives who could fill the role, according to Sky News. The broadcaster said that CBI staff were briefed that the search was [...]
Our divided country can’t even agree on who our enemies are December 4, 2019 Aristotle wrote that “a common danger unites even the bitterest enemies”. So what hope of unity is there for a nation where the very perceptions of danger become contested? Ahead of this week’s Nato meeting, the British Foreign Policy Group conducted a public opinion survey with pollsters at Opinium, exploring perceptions of the most pressing [...]
Billionaire businessman Surinder Arora warns Labour tax plans could scare businesses away from UK December 3, 2019 Billionaire businessman Surinder Arora has hit out at Labour’s plans to increase taxation on corporations and wealthy individuals, saying the proposals could drive businesses and investors away from the UK. Arora – who came to the UK from Punjab at the age of 12 before establishing hotel operator Arora Group – warned a Labour victory [...]
England remain stuck at square one in pursuit of a workable formula to win Test matches away from home December 3, 2019 Joe Denly’s dropped catch did not cost England the chance of levelling their Test series on the final day against New Zealand – the docile wicket and incoming rain had already put paid to that scenario. Beyond rewarding Jofra Archer’s skilful knuckle ball and hard graft, and stopping Black Caps skipper Kane Williamson short of [...]
Fitness advice: Ways to help your staff stay in shape December 3, 2019 I am stressed because of work. I have no social life because of work. I have no time because of work. I drink too much because of work. I am overweight because of work. How many of these sentences apply to you? It’s easy to blame work for all our problems, but it’s an inescapable [...]
Amey to offload two business units as Spanish owner Ferrovial works towards sale December 3, 2019 Amey, one of the UK’s biggest providers of outsourced public services, is said to be looking to hive off two of its business units as part of plans by its Spanish owner to sell the company. The firm, which employs about 17,000 people, has reportedly hired advisers to sell its environmental services and utilities divisions, [...]
Zopa secures last-minute £140m injection December 3, 2019 Zopa has secured a £140m cash injection that will help the peer-to-peer lending giant meet regulatory capital requirements to become a bank. The fintech firm has been in talks to secure a major lifeline with an entity connected to US-based private investment firm IAG Capital Partners and its UK arm Silverstripe. Read more: Moody’s downgrades [...]
Sky to unveil major new Elstree studio as it ramps up production December 3, 2019 Sky has announced plans to build a new film and TV studio complex in north London as it ramps up its production budget amid growing pressure from streaming rivals. The 32-acre production hub will be located in Elstree, close to the existing Elstree Studios complex, which is home to Netflix’s hit series The Crown and [...]
Amazon steps into Premier League broadcasting for the first time with big ambitions December 2, 2019 December is an important month for the future of the Premier League. On the pitch, the focus will be on whether Liverpool can sustain their charge at the top of the table, if Jose Mourinho can turn around Tottenham’s fortunes in the long term and which sides are sliding towards relegation. But off it eyes [...]
Private equity firm Cerberus mulls Addison Lee bid December 2, 2019 US private equity firm Cerberus is reportedly among those considering a bid for Addison Lee as the minicab company’s owner tries to secure a quick sale. Read more: Addison Lee lenders ‘circle’ taxi giant as sale effort continues Cerberus Capital Management submitted a bid for the minicab firm ahead of a recent deadline for offers, [...]