CBI: Bold changes needed after pandemic to transform the UK into trading powerhouse May 24, 2021 CBI: Bold changes needed to transform UK into trading powerhouse
Beyond Pret sandwich sales, how do we measure the recovery of London? May 23, 2021 After more than a year of lockdown restrictions, words like “recovery” are thick in the air. Indeed, the Bank of England is forecasting annual growth of 7.25 per cent, the fastest rate since 1941; positive news, but it is not the most digestible statistic for much of Britain’s population. The most important benchmarks are ones [...]
Virtual internships could break down social mobility barriers in the City May 22, 2021 Earlier this month, Boris Johnson announced working from home guidance would come to an end on June 21. This is a reassuring sign that life is coming back, slow and surely, into the City – an encouraging sign for graduates looking to secure a role with a leading firm this year. Many young people will [...]
Sunday Times Rich List: Who came out on top among a record 171 billionaires? May 21, 2021 Sunday Times Rich List: Record 171 billionaires in the UK, so who came out top?
Sunday Times Rich List: Marcus Rashford tops the UK’s biggest givers May 21, 2021 Manchester United football player Marcus Rashford has become the youngest person to top The Sunday Times Giving List this year, which measures philanthropy among the ultra-wealthy. The list highlighted today that the UK saw more new billionaire’s during the pandemic than any other time over the list’s 33-year history. However, this year also saw a record amount of donations, exceeding £4bn [...]
Week in Sportbiz: Bitcoin plunge hits chess grandmasters; ‘Stamford Beach’ stunt recalls Chelsea row; and Hundred teams get new spinners May 20, 2021 When is a $100,000 bonus not worth $100,000? That is a conundrum for the chess grandmasters taking part in the FTX Crypto Cup. The tournament, which features world champion Magnus Carlsen and starts this weekend, is offering a $320,000 prize to the winner – a record for an online chess event. But $100,000 of that [...]
Not going anywhere: Cecil Rhodes statue to remain at Oxford college despite fierce BLM campaign May 20, 2021 The governing body of an Oxford University college will not take down the controversial statue of Cecil Rhodes at this stage due to “regulatory and financial challenges” presented by its removal. Oriel College’s decision comes after a long-running campaign demanding the removal of the British imperialist’s monument gained renewed attention amid the Black Lives Matter [...]
Modernising Burnley: How ALK Capital plan to use artificial intelligence and a network of partner clubs to take the Clarets into a new era May 20, 2021 Think of Burnley FC and you think of target men, tigerish midfielders and hulking centre-backs. Of manager Sean Dyche’s gravelly tones. Of one of the Premier League’s less fashionable and most traditional clubs consistently outperforming more glamorous rivals with a defiantly no-nonsense brand of football. But for all that they have punched above their weight, [...]
Mixer company Fever-Tree enjoys sales bump as lockdown drinks continue May 20, 2021 Beverage company Fever-Tree has seen a 10.1 per cent year-on-year sales bump as people continue to indulge in more alcoholic drinks throughout lockdown measures. Fever-Tree, which sells carbonated mixers, enjoyed a sales boost in the first four months of the year ending 18 April, thanks to strong levels of ‘at-home consumption’, the group said. Demand [...]
App ordering here to stay at Young’s pubs with punters able to buy drinks at the bar from June May 20, 2021 Some of the changes brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic are here to stay at Young’s pubs, including use of the app to order food and drinks to tables. Speaking to City A.M. this morning, Patrick Dardis, CEO of Young’s, said the app, which the group began developing five years ago and by sheer good [...]