What does Boris Johnson have in common with Oscar Wilde? A brief history of private prosecutions June 3, 2019 Former foreign secretary Boris Johnson has been told that he will face court as part of private prosecution brought against him for his conduct in the Brexit campaign. Suddenly, this obscure legal mechanism is in the public spotlight. Indeed, many people may not even have been aware that private prosecutions still existed in modern Britain. [...]
Gaming changers: how marketing messages have had to change for gambling companies April 1, 2019 Where do you know Ray Winstone from? If you’re of a certain vintage, you’ll probably recall his early work. Carlin in Scum, Kevin the rocker in Quadrophenia. More of a millennial? Then perhaps it’s his turn opposite Ben Kingsley in Sexy Beast or as Frenchy in The Departed. Or maybe it’s simply him yelling “put [...]
If you want to close the gender pay gap, avoid these quick fixes April 2, 2019 This Thursday, 4 April, is the deadline for private and charity sector employers to submit reports on the gender pay gap within their organisation. The fact is that most employers have a gender pay gap, and the reasons behind them will differ in every case. Here are some of the most common pitfalls to watch out [...]
Now Oxfam have been rocked by scandal. Where did it go wrong? February 12, 2018 OXFAM IS IN the news. On Sunday, the charities watchdog demanded that the world-famous anti-poverty organisation explain whether there was any truth to the accusation that staff used prostitutes in Haiti in 2011 and then covered it up, allowing at least one of those people to work for another aid agency. The suggestion is [...]
Paddy Power fined £2.2m for failing to protect customers October 16, 2018 Paddy Power Betfair has been fined £2.2m by the gambling watchdog for failing to protect customers and stop stolen money being gambled. The betting site failed to adequately interact with customers who were displaying signs of problem gambling and to carry out anti-money laundering checks, an investigation by the Gambling Commission found. Read more: Rank [...]
Unrestricted funding for charities? It can be done and we are doing it July 25, 2018 So far £382 million has been raised through support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery for thousands of charities across Great Britain and internationally. Much of the funding from People’s Postcode Lottery is… Unrestricted. Flexible. Long term. It is this unique recipe which has been at the core of the funding relationship between People’s [...]
The power of partnerships October 12, 2018 Maggie’s is a charity that prides itself on how we treat the people who come through our doors after a cancer diagnosis as individuals with different needs, which we listen to and support. In the same way we tailor our programme of support to each person we also work with businesses to ensure we can [...]
Dominic Raab says good deal ‘within our sights’ as no-deal Brexit documents released August 23, 2018 Brexit secretary Dominc Raab will today insist that "a good deal is within our sights" as he releases the first tranche of the government's no-deal planning documents. The publication of these technical notes comes as a new survey by City heavyweights KPMG suggests that no-deal Brexit would cause a dramatic contraction in consumer spending, with [...]
Holiday Homes: Morocco is re-fashioning itself into a hotspot for the international polo crowd with houses to match September 7, 2018 In pride of place on the wall of the Jnan Amar Polo Club in Marrakech is a picture of Sir Richard Branson. Taken in 2014, it shows the grinning Virgin mogul at the first British Polo Day, held at these Moroccan grounds for the first time and contributing a tidy donation to the Eve Foundation, [...]
Future of Garden Bridge hanging in the balance, says London politician February 28, 2017 The future of the Garden Bridge is hanging in the balance, despite being cleared of financial irregularities, according to a London Assembly member. Vauxhall MP Kate Hoey had complained to the Charity Commission about the project, citing concerns about spending by the Garden Bridge trust. Earlier this year, the trustees admitted the project could cost [...]