Benefits of Channel 4 privatisation “inherently uncertain”, Ernst and Young report commissioned by broadcaster finds March 23, 2016 The benefits of privatising Channel 4 are "inherently uncertain", according to a new report commissioned by the broadcaster. Channel 4 has today published a report produced by Ernst and Young (EY) as the government reviews whether it should have a different ownership structure. It emerged last summer that the government was considering privatising Channel 4. [...]
Brussels attacks: Europe must show iron-strong resolve in the face of terrorism March 23, 2016 Crowds run for safety, though they can’t be sure where to find it. Survivors emerge, shocked and injured. An aftermath unfolds: emergency vehicles, the wounded treated on the streets, a confused public marshalled by frantic officials. It seems we witness these scenes – these hallmarks of horror – with increasing regularity. Yesterday morning, Brussels became [...]
George Osborne delivered a Budget that backs Britain’s Millennials March 23, 2016 They're nearly 14m strong and the largest cohort in our workforce. From the factory floor to the trading floor, the Millennial generation or “Generation Y” – those born between 1980 and 2000 – are at the heart of Britain’s economic success story. Among their ranks are Britain’s growing number of apprentices, young professionals, first-time buyers, [...]
Disorder review: A suspenseful and paranoia-tinged thriller that pulls a few punches March 22, 2016 Disorder (12A) | Dir. Alice Winocour ★★★☆☆ Chunky hunk-man Matthias Schoenaerts is no stranger to punch-centric roles, having risen to fame for his part in Bullhead (a film about a man who injects himself with all manner of illegal punch-hormones) and Rust and Bone (a film about a man who could punch a fridge into [...]
Young’s share price jumps as chief executive Stephen Goodyear announces he will step down after 13 years March 22, 2016 Stephen Goodyear, the chief executive of UK brewer and pubs company Young's, will step down after 13 years this summer, the company announced today. Young's share price jumped by 40.5 points to a high of 1,220 points at 1.30pm shortly after the announcement. [charts-share-price id="165"] Goodyear will hand over to Patrick Dardis, who is currently the [...]
Prudential RideLondon 2016: New 46-mile sportive for young riders unveiled by Sir Bradley Wiggins March 22, 2016 A record number of riders are expected to jump on their bikes and participate in this year's Prudential RideLondon event, which will include a new challenge unveiled by Sir Bradley Wiggins. Over 100,000 riders are expected to take part in the July event, with a new 46-mile sportive created for newer and younger cyclists. The [...]
Ding’s Mark Roden talks Dubai, Elon Musk and the importance of sticking to what you know with Harriet Green March 21, 2016 While on what was supposed to be a relaxing family holiday to Dubai in 2005, Mark Roden was cooking up a business. “I’d taken my wife Nicola and our then three under three away to celebrate the sale of my previous business to RBS.” Roden owned a successful network of in-store cash ATMs, which he had [...]
Pound falls after Iain Duncan Smith quits and sparks rumours of Tory civil war March 21, 2016 The pound was hit this morning after Iain Duncan Smith dramatically quit the government on Friday. Sterling fell by almost one cent against the US dollar, hitting a low of $1.4377. It also fell against the euro, dropping 0.4 per cent to €1.2803. "A bit of internal party bickering doesn’t normally impact Sterling but this [...]
London mayoral election 2016: Official start to campaign kicks off as poll reveals Labour’s Sadiq Khan ahead of Conservatives’ Zac Goldsmith March 21, 2016 The campaign proper for the London mayoral election kicks off today, as official nominations can be made and a host of candidates join the race. While Labour's Sadiq Khan and the Conservatives' Zac Goldsmith have engaged in fierce and tense debates since they each won their party's nomination, it is only now that official nominations that [...]
Five steps City firms should take to tackle London’s youth unemployment problem March 21, 2016 Just as companies have been breaking down the detail of last week’s Budget, the City Corporation has launched a new report on youth unemployment – a subject which remains a real challenge in London. The capital has the third highest rate of 16-24 year olds out of work in England, with nearly one in five [...]