Saturday Read: Two sustainable fashion gurus on a mission to make soil sexy in London November 27, 2021 Far from providing a pivotal road map, COP26 has at least uncovered a few tangible solutions for multiple industries to move forward. For the first time ever, fossil fuels have been noted and added to the final agreement, albeit rather half heartedly, with a little help from India and China. Another key take-away [...]
No 10 salvages PM’s business bosses forum in effort to claw back corporate support November 27, 2021 Downing Street has made a last-ditch attempt to salvage relations between British business and Boris Johnson by ditching plans to wrap up the PM’s council of business leaders, after his humiliating performance last week eroded bosses’ confidence. Last week, No 10 had told some members of the PM’s business discussion forum, the Build Back Better [...]
Hybrid working is here to stay: Young talent decline job offers that do not include hybrid options November 27, 2021 A flexible work culture is now a key consideration for most young workers when choosing a job. In fact, talented young people will not join companies that are inflexible about how their employees choose to work, a new study suggests. More than half of 18- to 34-year-olds surveyed by the business finance lender Sonovate said [...]
New Covid variant Omicron sparks global concerns as borders close November 26, 2021 The World Health Organisation has dubbed the B.1.1.529 variant of Covid 'Omicron' and designated the strain "of concern."
FCA to speed up decision making process amid backlash November 26, 2021 The UK's financial watchdog has announced reform plans as it faces criticism over repeated failures to protect customers.
Tube strike happening now: Victoria, Central, Northern, Jubilee and Piccadilly lines currently all impacted November 26, 2021 Commuter chaos is expected in central London this morning as a tube strike for five lines started at 4.30am today. The Victoria, Central, Northern, Jubilee and Piccadilly line are all affected as RMT drivers are urged not to clock in for work today. TfL said the strike would result in “little or no service in [...]
Lawyers being bullied by ‘cold and cruel’ judges still a thing: ‘Judge-itis is a modern day hangover’ November 26, 2021 Many lawyers are still being bullied by judges, according to a retired senior magistrate. Nigel Lithman QC dedicates a section in his upcoming book to so-called “judge-itis”, the nickname in the legal profession for advocates who are bullied by members of the bench. While not prevalent or an “epidemic”, Lithman – who retired in August [...]
Hyper-aggressive Covid mutation from Southern Africa spreads like wildfire across globe: ‘Worst Coronavirus variant so far’ November 26, 2021 UK and WHO officials have sounded the alarm late last night over a new Covid variant in parts of Southern Africa as B.1.1.529 has the potential to evade immunity built up by vaccination or prior infection. A travel ban is to be imposed on six African nations due to rising concerns over the new variant [...]
London Tube strike: Uber to charge 150 per cent more for rides today November 26, 2021 With London going through yet another tube strike on five of its main lines today, many will be left with no other option than to call a taxi to work to avoid delays. However, Uber users across London may face much higher charges today, likely to be around 150 per cent. A recent study from [...]
Competition Law likely to have a place in sport long into the future November 26, 2021 Although historically associated more with corporate CEOs in smoke-filled rooms than the world of sport, competition law has certainly hit the back pages in 2021. The ever-increasing commercialisation of sport means that this crossover is only likely to continue and, in the case of football, could soon ultimately decide the future. European Super League While [...]