Ministry of Justice set to introduce new law on litigation funding March 4, 2024 The Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary Alex Chalk is set to introduce a new law to make it easier for the public to secure financial backing when launching claims against big businesses. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) unveiled its plans on Monday that a new law will be introduced to address the issue of litigation [...]
Post Office: MPs seek report on chief’s alleged £1m pay demands March 3, 2024 MPs have urgently asked to see a Post Office whistleblower report after claims emerged that chief executive Nick Read demanded a £1m pay package.
Fancy a Mayor of London cocktail? Bar chain may name drink after Khan over Friday tube fare trial March 2, 2024 Pubs, bars, restaurants and entertainment venues were breathing a sigh of relief this morning, after the Mayor of London announced a three month trial for off-peak tube and rail tickets on Fridays.
A&O Shearman elects leadership team effective in May once merger completes March 1, 2024 Magic Circle firm Allen & Overy (A&O) has elected its senior partner and managing partner that will take over post-merger of A&O Shearman
George Galloway’s Rochdale return will be loud but short March 1, 2024 The left-wing MP [I shudder that I have to say that once again] won in Rochdale due to a peculiar set of circumstances that are not likely to be replicated elsewhere.
It’s not just MPs who face intimidation over their beliefs in the workplace March 1, 2024 From subtle prejudice to overt antisemitism, too many Jews are experiencing a hostile environment at work, writes Claudia Mendoza The chaotic scenes witnessed in Parliament last week over the Gaza vote have been widely interpreted as a bout of parliamentary infighting over arcane matters of procedure, but that is not the whole story. Setting aside [...]
Dune 2 is a blockbuster like no other, with Zendaya on top form February 29, 2024 Dune 2 feels like the right film for this moment. It’s hard to imagine anything else this year having the same impact.
An Enemy of the People: Matt Smith stars in play that combines Ibsen with Question Time February 29, 2024 An Enemy of the People is certainly ambitious but I struggle to see what audience participation adds to this otherwise solid production
Metro Bank brings in Barclays executive as new CFO amid major restructuring February 29, 2024 Metro Bank has appointed Barclays executive Marc Page as its new chief financial officer as the lender undergoes a major restructuring designed to shore up its balance sheet.
Weir Group: Mining tech giant buffs lagging sector with strong returns February 29, 2024 The group's positive showing amidst a downturn in the mining sector