Here’s a complete list of the 13,500 British companies in danger of losing their ‘passporting’ rights after Brexit November 3, 2016 The potential loss of Britain's so-called "financial passporting" rights once the UK leaves the European Union will have a widespread impact on the whole of Britain, and not just banks and insurance companies, research from market insight firm Mlex shows. Mlex obtained a full list of all 13,500 companies using financial passporting in some form [...]
Parliament will now debate whether to invoke Article 50: So what? November 3, 2016 The government has taken one in the eye. This will please many observers, but I’m afraid, if you’re one of the many rejoicing on social media now, this result will be short-lived. I confess to thinking that the decision is an odd one. After all, two previous legal challenges brought by the McWhirter twins (yes, [...]
What does Brexit mean, anyway? Brexit, apparently… November 3, 2016 Brexit means Brexit. At least, that's what Theresa May wants you to think. Ever since the UK voted to leave the European Union in June, MPs have been begging the government to let them know what sort of Brexit deal they will fight for in the upcoming negotiations. "What does Brexit mean?" they cried. Now, [...]
Making your (Deutsche) mark in the German market November 3, 2016 With uncertainty in European markets after the Brexit vote, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are keen, now more than ever, to break into new worldwide markets,” says Lindsay Whitelaw, founder and chairman of URICA. Ambition, especially in the face of uncertainty, should of course be commended, but it’s worth remembering that, although we’re leaving the [...]
Meet the hottest 50 UK tech startups which are now “scale-ups” November 3, 2016 50 of the hottest startups from across the UK have now been named the country's top "scale-ups" – the fastest growing businesses boasting average growth of 47 per cent over the past year. Jobs website Adzuna and smart city technology firm Pavegen are among the new cohort of businesses chosen to join the scale-up club of [...]
Former Mercedes chief Ross Brawn confirms he is working with prospective F1 owners Liberty Media but denies he is set to replace Bernie Ecclestone November 2, 2016 Former Mercedes team principal Ross Brawn insists that suggestions that he is to replace Bernie Ecclestone as the most important man in Formula One are premature. The Briton responded to German reports that he has been appointed by F1’s prospective new owners Liberty Media to oversee the competitive and commercial sides of the business. Brawn, [...]
The top 10 careers where parents have no clue what you do November 2, 2016 The world of work is changing and many of our careers look very different to the ones that our parents pursued. That evolution of jobs is creating a chasm of misunderstanding, it turns out, with mums and dads left completely clueless as to what their kids' jobs really involve. The majority of parents don't know what [...]
The influential Treasury Committee has launched a stinging attack on a probe into competition in retail banking November 2, 2016 An influential group of MPs has lashed out at a light-touch report into high street banking, days before the City watchdog publishes its verdict on the sector. Treasury Select Committee chair Andrew Tyrie said the failure of the Competition and Markets Authority to propose dramatic reform smacked of “complacency”, while Labour MP Rachel Reeves said the [...]
Louis Smith banned by British Gymnastics over Islam-mocking video November 1, 2016 British Gymnastics has banned Olympic silver medallist Louis Smith over a video in which he appeared to mock Islam. Smith – one of the stars of Team GB's historic success at the Rio 2016 Games earlier this year – received a two-month suspension after admitting to breaching British Gymnastics' standards of conduct. Fellow gymnast Luke [...]
Black Friday 2016 history: What is it, when did it come to the UK and where will it hit next? November 1, 2016 Black Friday fever is sweeping the nation, with many retailers saying they will get some of their best sales yet. But where did the bumper discount day come from and where will it hit next? Here's a short history. Where did Black Friday come from? Black Friday – like Halloween, McDonalds and theme parks – [...]