Government cuts deals with Pfizer and Moderna for 114m vaccines December 2, 2021 The government has cut a deal with vaccine makers for millions of new jabs, as Pfizer’s boss predicts that booster jabs are here to stay. The deal for 114m Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna jabs has secured doses for next year and 2023. It seeks to “future proof” the UK’s immunisation programme, health secretary Sajid Javid said [...]
UK flight compensation to be slashed under post-Brexit government plans: from £220 to £57 March 25, 2022 UK flight compensation rules could be slashed out, consumer champion Which? warned today. Under new government plans, passengers could see their refunds go from £220 to £57, saving airlines hundreds of thousands of pounds per year. “Ripping up current compensation rules for UK flights would be a huge blow for passenger rights and embolden airlines [...]
UK government seeking to give courts new powers to track down crypto assets February 25, 2022 The UK government is drawing up new rules to tackle crypto fraud, with a view to making it easier for courts to trace crypto assets. Speaking at a legal conference yesterday, Sir Geoffrey Vos, one of Britain’s most senior judges, said a sub-committee of the body that writes the rules for civil courts, is seeking [...]
Editorial: Sports fiascos remind City of importance of governance November 2, 2021 The world of sport has always been something of a wild west when it comes to corporate governance. The propensity to hire ex-players to sit on governing committees doesn’t help, as if the ability to play with head over elbow when batting out the day or pick-and-go from the back of the scrum will somehow [...]
Brexit: Government finds UK unity more important than potential trade war with EU, says minister May 18, 2022 The Northern Ireland Minister said this morning that the unity of the country outweighs the potential impact of a trade war with the EU. Conor Burns said he expects to reach a compromise with the EU, though legislation would be brought before Parliament regardless. On the threat of a trade war with the EU, he [...]
Ministers urged to stop running ‘government by WhatsApp’ amid Johnson’s missing phone history March 24, 2022 Campaigners have called on ministers to be banned from using their personal mobiles to carry out official business.
KPMG in danger of being banned from bidding for government contracts December 1, 2021 KPMG have been threatened by the government with a ban on bidding for public contracts if there are any more scandals at the Big Four consulting firm, according to reports. The Cabinet Office issued its warning in a letter to KPMG, according to the Financial Times, which first reported the news. The ominous letter, which [...]
Government provides Sizewell C nuclear plant with £100m investment boost January 27, 2022 The government has allocated a further £100m for the Sizewell C nuclear project as it hopes to lure in private investors.
Chelsea handed £30m cash boost and permission to sell tickets as government relaxes licence March 23, 2022 Chelsea have been handed a £30m boost from the government and given permission to sell some tickets again. The strict licence that the Premier League club has been operating under since owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned was relaxed slightly today. It means Chelsea can receive up to £30m from their parent company “in respect of [...]
French election: Markets stabilise after shock results lead to stalemate July 8, 2024 In 1962 president Charles De Gaulle expressed his frustration at the difficulties facing anyone governing France. "How can anyone govern a country with 246 varieties of cheese," he lamented.