Disinterest in trade jobs could see UK miss out on £98bn of growth, B&Q boss warns October 19, 2023 B&Q's owner stressed the importance of training up people in trade roles such as plumbing and electrics to address the shortfall.
Record rent rises are an existential challenge for London’s future October 19, 2023 It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who lives in London, but yesterday the capital clocked a record increase in private rental prices, with the cost of leasing a flat in the capital ticking up by 6.2 per cent in the year to September, up from 5.9 per cent in August. It is the [...]
I’m Jewish, but until last week I was afraid to admit it at work October 19, 2023 When I admitted I was Jewish - and my fear of revealing it previously - my LinkedIn post went viral with others who felt the same, writes Benjamin Bell.
Sanctuary Seekers: Let’s All Tell A New Story October 18, 2023 National Inclusion Week 2023 This National Inclusion Week (25th September to 1st October 2023), Career Coach Parul Banka asks us to listen to the authentic voices of sanctuary seekers and immigrants – without filters or interpretations of their circumstances – to tell a new, more inclusive story. What do you know about seeking sanctuary? Have you ever [...]
Chishuru restaurant review: exquisite African food in London October 18, 2023 Chishuru restaurant has moved from a premises in Brixton to a larger one in central London, serving excellent African food in fine dining styles
With annual reports in the hundreds of pages, who has time to run a business? October 18, 2023 Financial reports for City firms now run into the hundreds of pages, creating an undue burden for businesses just trying to do their job, writes Patrick Spencer.
CMA launches probe into Worcester Bosch amid ‘greenwashing’ boiler claims October 17, 2023 It will also look at information given by Worcester Bosch about the use of hydrogen for home heating in the UK
Slow progress on sexism in the City as women still ‘battling’ to the top, MPs told October 17, 2023 Limited progress has been made on tackling sexism in the City of London, with women still “battling their way to the top”.
Israel-Gaza latest: Joe Biden to visit region on Wednesday October 17, 2023 US President Joe Biden will visit Israel and Jordan from Wednesday amid fears the war with Hamas could engulf the wider Middle East.
Former Abellio chief: Here’s how to get British rail back on track October 17, 2023 Half a year on from leading a management buyout of the major Dutch rail and bus operator Abellio, Dominic Booth sits down with City AM.