Summit Live: Crypto is the ‘rock and roll’ of this generation September 29, 2021 Digital assets are here to stay according to expert panelists at City A.M.’s summit who dubbed crypto the ‘rock and roll’ of this generation. At a panel discussion chaired by tech journalist Monty Munford speakers were emphatic that young people will be at the forefront of crypto adoption going forwards. A staggering 20 per cent [...]
A matter of when not if for the Met Commissioner February 11, 2022 In truth it was a matter of when, not if. Dame Cressida Dick simply had to go – her force long ago lost the faith of Londoners. For some, it began with the heavy-handed response to the vigil for Sarah Everard, when the force violently broke up a peaceful protest at the murder of a [...]
The Lost Daughter: Maggie Gyllenhaal shows she can direct, too December 18, 2021 Twenty years on from her breakthrough role in Secretary, star Maggie Gyllenhaal directs and writes her first feature. It seems like a natural progression for the actor, who has largely stuck with independent dramas and interesting blockbusters (The Dark Knight, World Trade Center). The Lost Daughter stars Olivia Colman as Leda, an academic in her [...]
Tik-ing time bomb: Social media companies told to crack down on money mule ads October 27, 2021 City bigwigs have demanded social media companies clamp down on “money muling” ads on their platforms which could leave young people blacklisted from credit for life. Teenagers are being targeted on TikTok by criminals who promise quick money in exchange for participating in fraudulent activity, or so called “money muling”. An increasing number of teens [...]
Facebook ‘Reels’ goes global as it tries to keep up with TikTok and attract creatives February 22, 2022 Facebook has announced that it will be expanding the availability of its Reels for iOS and Android to more than 150 countries, widening the reach of its copycat TikTok feature. The Reels feature was first introduced at the end of last year and the tech firm’s new strategy hopes to help creators earn money from their Reels [...]
Plastic surgery ads aimed at children will be banned from next year November 25, 2021 Cosmetic surgery clinics will be banned from from targeting under-18s with plastic surgery ads following a crackdown by advertising watchdog in the UK.
Fuller’s toasts return to profit amid ‘fragile’ consumer confidence June 9, 2022 Pub chain Fuller’s is back in the black after posting an adjusted profit before tax of £7.2m, as the licensed trade recovers from the pandemic. In results for the year to 26 March, the pub operator saw profit back in growth after posting a £48.7m loss in 2021, when Covid lockdowns enforced the closure of [...]
Exclusive: Pensioners should get stamp duty break if they downsize home, house-buyers’ group says July 25, 2022 To ease the housing crisis, pensioners may be pushed into downsizing their homes and getting a tax break on stamp duty in return. The National Association of Property Buyers (NAPB) said the incentive would free up supply of housing and cool house prices, while also redoing the need for equity release. This comes after the [...]
Azets tables plans to recruit 1,000 new apprentices in 2022 February 8, 2022 Accountancy firm and SME business advisor Azets has tabled plans to recruit 350 new graduates and host 1,000 apprenticeships this year. Recent graduates, similar to the cohorts of 2008 and 2009, have battled against turbulent job prospects amid the pandemic. The latest recruitment drive forms part of a wider pledge to create 650 new jobs [...]
Rugby league great Jamie Peacock completes 21-hour, 100-mile London run for charity April 21, 2022 Rugby league legend Jamie Peacock has helped to raise thousands of pounds for charity by running a gruelling 100-mile double loop of London. Peacock, 44, ran for 21 hours – including through the night – to complete the challenge for mentoring charity Greenhouse Sports over Easter weekend. The former England and Great Britain captain took [...]