Staff at UK aviation regulator vote to strike in feud over pay August 23, 2023 Workers at the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action in a dispute over pay. Members of the Prospect union backed strikes by 2-1 and by almost 9-1 for other forms of industrial action. The union said the CAA had refused to provide a “fair” pay rise for this year. Prospect added [...]
Santander, Lloyds face £1bn car finance claim for pushing customers into pricey deals August 6, 2023 Santander and Lloyds face a new UK lawsuit over alleged “anti-competitive agreements” they had with car dealerships that pushed customers towards more expensive finance options when they were buying second-hand cars. The claim, filed at the Competition Appeal Tribunal last month, targets three of the largest motor finance providers: Santander UK, Black Horse, which is [...]
Parliament debates the pressing case for AI regulation August 2, 2023 We need a coordinated approach across all government departments and beyond to achieve a coherent strategy on AI, argues Lord Holmes.
Government must turn nuclear energy ‘wish list’ into a strategy, MPs warn July 31, 2023 Government plans to revive the country’s nuclear ambitions are more of a ‘wish list’ than a strategy, warned a leading Westminster panel.
EP: 217 Glorious Goodwood – Tuesday July 30, 2023 The Goodwood Cup is the feature race on the first day of Glorious Goodwood. On today’s podcast, trainer Aidan O’Brien discusses the chances of his filly Emily Dickinson in this Group 1 event. The Group 2 Lennox Stakes and Vintage Stakes are also top-class races to look forward to on Tuesday’s card. City AM Racing [...]
London court gives green light to £2.7bn foreign exchange claim against six major banks July 25, 2023 The Court of Appeal ruled today that a £2.7bn class action claim relating to foreign exchange manipulation can proceed on an opt-out basis. The claim, brought by FX Claim UK, represents tens of thousands of participants in the foreign exchange market who suffered damages from the anticompetitive behaviour of six of the largest banks in [...]
The AIG Women’s Open heads to Surrey July 19, 2023 Are you a golf enthusiast looking for an unforgettable experience? Look no further than The Champions Club at the AIG Women’s Open at Walton Heath this August. Located in the heart of Surrey, Walton Heath Golf Club is home to some of the most iconic holes in British golfing history. And this August, the AIG [...]
London’s music renaissance is a magnet for tourism – not to mention Taylor Swift fans July 18, 2023 London is coming back as the key European capital for music - and that's good news for artists, for Londoners and obviously for Taylor Swift fans, writes Jamie Njoku-Goodwin
FCA set for clampdown on ‘wild west’ of social media ‘finfluencers’ July 17, 2023 The FCA is set to target 'finfluencers' and firms flogging financial products online with illegal or misleading adverts.
EP: 214 Newmarket, York, Ascot & Hong Kong July 14, 2023 The Group 1 July Cup, the Group 2 Superlative Stakes and the Bunbury Cup are all highlights on the final day of Newmarket’s July festival on Saturday. We speak to husband and wife team Julie Camacho and Steve Brown who send Shaquille down to Newmarket for the big race. Ascot hosts the Group 2 Summer Mile and [...]