Harnessing the power of Gen Z May 20, 2021 The first digital native generation now entering the workforce is being shaped by the unique world events they’ve lived through in their young lives – economic crises, the current climate change emergency, and of course Covid-19. Generation Z’s coming of age is happening during one of the most turbulent times in modern history. This presents [...]
Severely ill Covid patient makes ‘miracle’ recovery after saying final goodbyes to family May 19, 2021 A woman has spoken about her “miracle” recovery after suffering from Covid-19 so severely that she said her final goodbyes to her husband and daughter over video call. Anushua Gupta, 41, was admitted to Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, on 1 April and by 4 April her condition had deteriorated to the point of needing to be [...]
Exclusive: ‘When I started, diversity didn’t really exist’, says Bank of America’s international head of ESG May 19, 2021 In this series, City A.M. zooms in on a range of successful women in the Square Mile, some being movers and shakers in their respective fields – rule makers, not rule takers – while others are rising stars worth keeping an eye on. Today: Andrea Sullivan, international head of ESG at Bank of America. An M&A [...]
Ex-girlfriend of Babes in the Wood killer jailed for six years over ‘wicked lies’ May 19, 2021 Jennifer Johnson, the ex-girlfriend of Babes in the Wood killer Russell Bishop, has been jailed for six years more than three decades after telling “wicked lies” at his trial. The 55-year-old said she had acted under duress from the violent Bishop at the time, but a jury found her guilty of perjury and perverting the [...]
One in four Brits would take a pay cut for a shorter working week May 19, 2021 One in four British people want four-day working weeks to become the norm – even if it means accepting a pay cut. The poll results come with just over a month until millions are allowed to return to the office from June 21. According to the survey results 70 per cent said they would happily [...]
Former MI5 chief reveals secret documents in hollowed-out tree were eaten by squirrels May 18, 2021 A former MI5 chief has recalled the distress of a Russian intelligence officer discovering top secret documents concealed by an agent in a hollowed-out tree had been eaten by squirrels. Baroness Manningham-Buller, who served for more than three decades in the Security Service including five as director general, recounted the spying tale as she highlighted [...]
DEBATE: Should GPs continue virtual appointments post-pandemic? May 18, 2021 Dr Murray Ellender, a practicing GP and CEO of digital triage company eConsult says Yes: In a country with a chronic shortage of GPs, not everyone that wants an in-person appointment will get one. Even before Covid, only people with the fastest finger in the morning phone lottery would get a slot with their doctor: [...]
Analysts warn of post-furlough job cuts wave and oldest will struggle most May 18, 2021 The economic mood was warm this morning as new data showed that Britain’s unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 4.8 per cent between January and March. London’s FTSE 100 reacted with a 0.8 per cent leap but not all analysts were convinced that the data was a sign of long-term prosperity for the UK jobs market. [...]
Emerging Asia-Pacific capital markets: challenges and opportunities May 18, 2021 CFA Institute has published ‘The Emerging Asia Pacific Capital Markets: Challenges and Opportunities’. The report, compiled by Larry Cao and Luis Garcia-Feijóo, presents perspectives from local authors on the financial history, current status and outlook for 11 countries. Their insights should be particularly valuable for prospective investors. Many have argued that the 21st century will [...]
Those Who Wish Me Dead: Angelina Jolie’s back in action thriller May 17, 2021 It’s been an interesting decade for one of the world’s most famous stars. Angelina Jolie has arguably enjoyed a profile higher than most actors this century, but celebrity hasn’t always translated into box office. After being one of the big draws of the 2000s, her live action output in the 2010s has garnered mixed results [...]