Pubs and bars anxiously wait to see if Omicron headlines have impacted customer confidence December 1, 2021 Hospitality firms are anxiously awaiting to see if Omicron variant headlines have hit consumer confidence. The bosses of both Loungers’ and Marston’s told CityA.M. that it was too soon to tell if bar goers had been deterred from making trips to venues after news of a new Covid variant. Loungers’ CEO Nick Collins said he [...]
For a one of a kind gift check out this unique whisky auction from Sotheby’s December 1, 2021 The Distillers’ Charity, the philanthropic wing of the Worshipful Company of Distillers, has teamed up with Sotheby’s for a charity auction that promises to net some lucky bidder some rare and rarified bottles. Taking place at Barnbougle Castle on the outskirts of Edinburgh on Friday 3 December, the theme is “One of One”, with each [...]
Kin + Carta Chairman John Kerr CA on becoming the first London-listed B-Corporation December 1, 2021 This article first appeared in ICAS’ CA magazine. Kin + Carta helps clients undergo digital transformation. But, crucially, its strong ethical underpinning means it’s set to become the first London-listed B-Corp. Chairman John Kerr CA explains why it’s blazing the trail. Kin + Carta describes itself as a transformative business. At first glance, this refers to [...]
Blessing in disguise: Omicron variant may be ‘very positive’ news for the world if new Covid mutation kills off more lethal Delta coronavirus November 30, 2021 Hospitals and GPs across Southern Africa are increasingly reporting that the symptoms of the aggressive new Covid strain Omicron are “unusual but very mild,” according to various media in South Africa this weekend. Around 90 per cent of all new infections in the Johannesburg region are now caused by the Omicron strain but, so far, [...]
Queen replaced by Rihanna as national hero as Prince Charles witnesses Barbados becoming a republic November 30, 2021 As Barbados’ first president was sworn in, superstar Rihanna was made a national hero as her celebrated becoming a republic. Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley surprised the invited guests when she said her government had recommended the celebrity be made a member of the Order of National Heroes. Rihanna, who grew up in the island [...]
Newcastle takeover optimism fizzling out as reality of relegation battle dawns November 30, 2021 The songs for Amanda Staveley have faded, the fake sheikh outfits dwindled in number and the #CANS of celebration long since been drained. Almost eight weeks on, Newcastle United’s takeover by a group led by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund has not had the immediate uplift hoped for at St James’ Park. It may arrive [...]
Energy market meltdown could burden UK households with £3.2bn bill November 29, 2021 UK households could be on the hook for £3.2bn to fix the energy market meltdown which has already affected four million customers.
Nftcracker: Natalia Osipova auctions off NFTs to fund new dance company November 29, 2021 Internationally renowned ballerina and star of the London Ballet Natalia Osipova is selling NFTs to raise funds for a new dance company.
Oil, gas and mining ride the commodities boom as fundraising tops £1bn November 29, 2021 Oil, gas and mining companies have raised over £1bn in fundraising on the London Stock Exchange this year, amid a commodity price boom.
Davis Cup: Feliciano Lopez’s heroics in vain as Russian defeat helps Novak Djokovic’s Serbia reach quarter-finals November 29, 2021 Feliciano Lopez’s heroics were in vain as the Russian Tennis Federation eliminated holders Spain from the Davis Cup Finals and helped Novak Djokovic’s Serbia reach the quarter-finals. Forty-year-old Lopez, now ranked 106, thrilled a partisan crowd in Madrid by beating world number five Andrey Rublev 2-6 6-3 6-4 to give Spain hope of making the [...]