Recognising voices: Lessons from Asian Pacific American Heritage Month – targeted violent crime on the rise June 30, 2021 DiverCity® Podcast · The Perspectives of Discrimination and Representation Violent crime targeting Asian people in the US soared by 150% in the US in 2020. The UK has noted a 300% increase in hate crimes against East Asian and Southeast Asian communities since 2020. Tackling this horrific rise in violence means tackling subversive racism and [...]
Australian bank Macquarie places £1bn bet on UK rental housing market June 30, 2021 Australian bank Macquarie is betting on the UK rental housing market with the creation of its new business that is planning to invest over £1bn, according to reports. The bank’s asset management arm is eyeing London to buy, develop and operate multi-family housing complexes, as well as other cities across the country, it said in a [...]
UK’s debt risks soaring by over £100bn due to post-pandemic inflation June 29, 2021 The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) today published its annual report today, suggesting that the UK’s post-pandemic debt could rise by over £100bn due to inflation. In its report, the Swiss-based bank set out its outlook for global recovery from the Covid pandemic. Its primary scenario was one of solid recovery but at uneven rates, [...]
The metaverse delivers a massively transformative purpose June 29, 2021 Dr Chris Kacher explains how the metaverse delivers a massively transformative purpose for all.
Whitty may be offered police protection after public harassment June 29, 2021 Police have launched an investigation to find two men caught on video harassing England’s chief medical officer Chris Whitty. The video, caught on a mobile phone, shows Whitty being grabbed by men in a park in London as the chief medical officer (CMO) attempts to cross the road. Home Secretary Priti Patel branded the harassment [...]
E-cigarette maker Juul to pay $40m over teen targeting claims June 28, 2021 E-cigarette maker Juul has agreed to pay $40m to North Carolina to settle a lawsuit by the state accusing it of marketing its products to young people. The settlement, announced on Monday by North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, is the first reached by the company with a state government. The deal also includes restrictions on sales [...]
The City View with Sir Nigel Knowles June 28, 2021 This week City A.M.’s Andy Silvester sits down with DWF Group CEO Sir Nigel Knowles. What Sir Nigel doesn’t know about legal and business services probably isn’t worth knowing. In this podcast he opens up on what he thinks the industry needs to do to stay ahead of international competitors, the new skills that young [...]
Ex-KFC Director: Junk food ad bans won’t move the needle on obesity June 26, 2021 The Government is pushing forward with its commitment to ban “junk food” ads – one measure within its obesity strategy which will impose strict regulations on how brands can promote “unhealthy food items”. The move has been roundly criticised by the food industry, which is to be expected. One in three children are overweight or [...]
Prince Philip to feature on commemorative £5 coin June 26, 2021 The Royal Mint has unveiled a special commemorative £5 coin to celebrate the life and legacy of the Duke of Edinburgh. The limited edition coin features an original new portrait that was approved by Prince Philip in 2008. The coin, which is being released as part of Armed Forces Day, is designed to commemorate the [...]
Staffing crisis: Exodus of junior bankers as burnouts force 70 per cent to quit June 25, 2021 Severe workloads are contributing to mass burnout among junior bankers, prompting many of them to quit their job, new figures reveal. Up to 70 per cent of analysts and associate teams left their role at banks and financial institutions in recent months, despite firms stepping up their efforts to retain young talent. Firms have offered [...]