Tech philanthropy looking to bring about world peace May 12, 2023 Bundeep Singh Rangar discusses his love of technology and crypto, and how it intertwines with his beliefs in human kindness.
CBI: New boss Rain Newton Smith doesn’t take crisis-hit group’s future ‘for granted’ May 12, 2023 The new head of the crisis-hit CBI, Rain Newton Smith, has said she does not take the future of the group “for granted” and warned the task of winning back trust from businesses is “as big as it is urgent”. Newton Smith, who was parachuted in to head Britain’s biggest business group last month, made [...]
The NHS crisis has a long tail, private GPs should become the norm for firms May 12, 2023 NHS waiting lists are not going to disappear anytime soon, but the health of the workforce is crucial to the economy. Businesses should make private GPs and other healthcare a standard offering, writes Brett Hill.
A stronger trade relationship with India is a durable investment we should urgently make May 12, 2023 We should bring a laser-like focus to our negotiations with India for a trade agreement. If we score the right deal, our stock market, start-ups and many other industries and sectors will benefit, writes Deji Alonge
FTSE 100 Live: London markets fall following Bank of England’s interest rate decision May 11, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 index fell this afternoon following the Bank of England’s latest interest rate decision, when the Bank’s base rate was lifted by 25 basis points. The capital’s premier index fell 0.64 per cent to 7,691.42 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK [...]
‘I’m sick of the UK bashing – it’s an incredible place to start a business’ – why PrimaryBid chief Anand Sambasivan is still bullish on London May 11, 2023 The chief of fintech PrimaryBid tells Charlie Conchie why he's bullish on London's prospects despite a capital markets downturn
Padel comes to the City of London May 11, 2023 The world’s fastest growing sport has arrived in the Square Mile. A padel court, erected in Tower Hill, will be available to book by schools, corporates and members of the public for the summer. Padel has taken the world by storm in recent years, with its mix of tennis and squash in tight spaces proving [...]
Despite bank collapses, US lenders report record $80bn in quarterly profits May 10, 2023 Profits at US banks in the first quarter reached record levels, rising by a third to a total of $80bn, even as the sector dealt with the fallout of the Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) collapse. The banking turmoil was in fact a significant contributor to the profit boost. Half of the increase came from First [...]
Universal Peace Gala opens on Saturday with Tibetan Lama who believes Bitcoin and blockchain are the keys to world harmony May 10, 2023 The Universal Peace Gala will take place on Saturday May 13 from 6pm at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, California.
Virgin Media O2 reports slight bump in revenue after price hikes May 10, 2023 Virgin Media O2 reported a slight increase in revenue in the first quarter of 2023 as a result of price increases and stronger consumer retention. Adjusted quarterly revenue increased by 3.9 per cent on the same period last year to £2.6bn, the company announced today. Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter increased by 2 per [...]