D-Day in Germany: End of the Merkel era as Germans go to the polls in three-way battle September 26, 2021 As polls have opened in Germany and election day has begun for just over 60m eligible voters, Europe’s largest economy is seeing its first three-way contest for the chancellery as the environmentalist Greens join the country’s two traditional big parties in fielding a candidate for the top job. The Social Democrats’ candidate, Olaf Scholz, is [...]
Karren Brady: Female founders must develop a mindset not to be dismissed September 24, 2021 In Karren Brady’s view, the pandemic has been a double-edged sword for women. “I think the negatives are there for everyone to see, in the way that women have been disproportionately affected by job losses, lower wages, and the pressure of childcare while working from home,” the businesswoman and Conservative peer tells City AM. “But [...]
ONS: Seven in 10 workers are back in the office as September surge acclerates September 24, 2021 Seven in 10 workers in the UK are back in the office as the September surge back to pre-pandemic working practices accelerates, according to official figures. 70.1 per cent of workers are back at their normal place of work, research from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows. The figures come as usage of Transport [...]
Twitter adds tipping with Bitcoin after turbulent week for crypto markets September 24, 2021 It was a week in which Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies once again appeared to be trapped in lockstep with the traditional markets.
Mexican food brand Tortilla announces AIM float intention September 24, 2021 Mexican fast food chain Tortilla has announced its intention to seek admission of its shares to trading on London’s AIM market. The restaurant brand Tortilla boasts 62 sites across the country including 50 venues operated by the group and two franchise sites in the UK. The group also operates 10 franchised sites in the Middle [...]
Sabina Nessa: Teacher murdered just five-minute walk from London home September 23, 2021 Teacher Sabina Nessa was murdered just a five-minute walk away from her home in south-east London, detectives have said, months after the murder of fellow young woman Sarah Everard. Detective Inspector Joe Garrity said: “Sabina’s journey should have taken just over five minutes but she never made it to her destination. “We know the community [...]
Bitcoin on road to recovery, but options expiry on Friday looms large September 23, 2021 The cryptocurrency market continues to recover this morning, with Bitcoin (BTC) rising around four per cent in price over the last 24 hours to just below the $44k mark.
City centre pubs enjoy boost from returning office workers September 23, 2021 City Pub Group has reported robust half-year sales at above 90 per cent of pre-pandemic levels, with returning workers driving sales at city sites this month. The group – which operates some 50 pubs in London and market towns – managed to break even by June, despite the period not covering sporting tournaments including Wimbledon [...]
Travelodge targeting young parents in drive to fill 750 jobs across UK September 23, 2021 Hotel giant Travelodge has launched an autumn recruitment drive as it looks to fill 750 jobs at its hotels across the UK. The jobs are a mix of full and part-time, offering flexible working hours for posts including receptionists, bar staff and managers. Travelodge said it is targeting parents wanting to return to work now [...]
City Moves: Who’s switching jobs in the Square Mile today? September 23, 2021 City A.M.’s Millie Turner provides a roundup of the most important hires and job moves across the City, every morning. Email citymoves@cityam.com to be featured. Savills adds two to Super Prime London team Savills has added two new hires to its Super Prime London Residential Development Sales team at its headquarters on Margaret Street, who both previously worked for the estate agency. [...]