Mortgages, real estate and government debt: Three things that worry the Bank of England March 27, 2024 The FPC, which was established in 2013, monitors financial stability risks and tries to prevent those risks developing into threats to wider UK financial stability.
The Boat Race: Rowers urged to stay out of water due to E. coli March 27, 2024 Celebrations for the winning teams in this year’s Boat Race have been warned not to throw their cox in the Thames, as per tradition, due to the threat of E. coli in the water. Men’s and women’s crews from Oxford and Cambridge universities will take part in the iconic Boat Race along a stretch of [...]
What’s On In London In April 2024 March 27, 2024 Spring has officially sprung in London, and while the weather is taking a little while to reflect it, Central London Alliance has pulled together a wide variety of exhibitions, shows and experiences to enjoy in the capital. Take in some of the West End’s most anticipated musical runs with a London newcomer like Hadestown, or [...]
Why this week’s wind power auction could be a make-or-break moment in the UK’s net zero journey March 27, 2024 The success of Auction Round Six is vital to the UK's net zero ambitions
On the brink: Alcohol and high-achieving professional women March 27, 2024 Although the word 'alcoholic' may conjure a particular stereotypical image, professional middle-aged women in their 40s and 50s are becoming more prone to addiction.
New London careers service should be on mayoral to-do list, says BusinessLDN March 27, 2024 A new London careers service to help young people into jobs and workers to upskill should be on the to-do list of the next mayor, BusinessLDN has urged.
The big challenge isn’t funding public services, it’s making them productive March 27, 2024 With the public sector no more efficient than it was in the late 1990s, it's time to start seriously scrutinising our public services, writes Paul Ormerod.
The Notebook: London’s electric drive is charging full speed ahead – but there are obstacles March 27, 2024 Mike Randall, CEO of Simply Asset Finance, takes the pen to talk electric cars, lessons from football - and some rare praise for Avanti.
Bank fraud helpline hits 99 per cent coverage as Monzo bolsters efforts March 26, 2024 The banking industry's answer to 999 now covers nearly all UK current accounts after Monzo joined the anti-fraud service, with the digital lender facing criticism for its performance on tackling scams.
Racing Breaks head to Dubai World Cup on crest of a wave March 26, 2024 DEMAND for going racing remains high according to Racing Breaks Managing Director Aaron Taylor, and the challenge continues to be offering fans the “right product”. Since setting up Racing Breaks in 2017, the company has successfully weathered the Covid pandemic and has emerged stronger, with an ever-increasing list of destinations for racing fans to travel [...]