In an age of Netflix, Britain’s public broadcasters must step up to the challenge January 13, 2022 The BBC has become a lightning rod for debate over the role of public service broadcasting and its role in our society. As the broadcaster prepares for its mid-term charter review and Channel 4 faces down the challenge of privatisation, we must re-evaluate how we look at the notion of maximum possible benefit to the [...]
French police arrest suspect over murder of British family in the Alps January 12, 2022 French police have arrested a suspect over the unsolved murder of a British family in the Alps a decade ago. Police said a man in custody was there to ‘verify’ his schedule for the days around the attack. Iraqi-born British engineer Saad al-Hilli, his wife Iqbal, Mrs al-Hilli’s mother Suhaila al-Allaf and a cyclist, Sylvain [...]
New laws could force social media influencers to post disclaimers on edited body images January 12, 2022 Dr Luke Evans, GP turned Conservative MP, is set to introduce the Digitally Altered Body Image Bill into the House of Commons today, which will force social media stars to display warning logos on edited body image photos.
All eyes on PMQs as Boris Johnson’s premiership is ‘hanging by a thread’ January 12, 2022 Boris Johnson’s premiership is hanging by a thread today, as angry Tory MPs and outraged Brits await Prime Minister’s Questions to see whether he will come clean over a party during lockdown. Reports that Johnson and his then fiancé Carrie Symonds attended a “bring your own booze” party in the No 10 garden during lockdown [...]
Fintech fail: Home Office bars start-ups banked with Revolut from visa sponsorship licence January 11, 2022 The fintech revolution is sweeping through Government – but it appears it hasn’t yet hit the Home Office, which bars start-ups who bank from Revolut from acquiring a vital visa sponsorship licence. Recently-founded businesses looking to gain a licence to “sponsor” foreign workers through the government’s new visa system must submit evidence of a corporate [...]
Top Chinese economist suggests £230bn plan to boost shrinking population January 11, 2022 A top Chinese economist has advised the central bank to print around £230bn worth of extra cash a year over the next decade, in a bid to incentivise the population to have more children. The capital would be used to subsidise housing costs, as well as build more childcare facilities, chief economist at SooChow Securities [...]
Lingerie tycoon Baroness Mone sued for unlimited damages after reports of racist remarks January 11, 2022 Millionaire lingerie tycoon Baroness Michelle Mone is being sued for unlimited damages after allegations of racist remarks. Financial consultant Richard Lynton-Jones has filed a writ against the retail tycoon in London’s High Court, claiming Mone sent him racist WhatsApp messages. Lynton-Jones, who has Indian heritage, claimed that Mone sent him a message calling him “a [...]
UK Covid-19 deaths surpass 175,000, says ONS January 11, 2022 The UK’s Covid-19 deaths has surpassed 175,000, according to the Officer for National Statistics (ONS), amid record high infection levels in the UK. The figure dwarfs that of the government’s official count of 150,000, which requires patients to have had a positive coronavirus test within 28 days before their death. While infection rates have been [...]
Premiership Rugby: Cap changes hint at continued silly signing season January 11, 2022 Not often will you find a top quality rugby player moving from one club to another mid-season, even less frequently will you find them doing it at any point for anywhere near the value of a football transfer. That said, every few years there’s a seemingly silly season of signings where some of the best [...]
Inside the world of clearing banks: Is the Bank of London worth the 250 year wait? January 11, 2022 Late last year the Bank of London became just the second clearing bank to launch in the UK for 250 years. The bank made its market debut with a $1.1bn valuation. It’s the first pre-revenue bank ever to reach unicorn status upon entering the market. You couldn’t ask for a more promising start. Chairman Harvey [...]