Andy Haldane: Gap between poor and rich to be ‘stretched’ in wake of pandemic November 10, 2020 The Covid-19 crisis will likely “stretch” the income gap between the rich and poor, according to Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane. Speaking in a Channel 4 interview, Haldane, who is a member of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee and chair of the government’s Industrial Strategy Council, said the pandemic would likely lead to [...]
UK slammed for ‘light-touch’ approach to gender pay gap October 14, 2020 The UK has a “light-touch” approach to gender pay gap reporting compared to other countries, according to a new report. New research by the Fawcett Society and the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership at King’s College London (KCL) found that Britain is vastly behind other nations, which have “much more robust systems” for reporting gender [...]
London Tech Week Day Four: The urgent case for digital skills investment June 13, 2024 With London Tech Week in full swing, Russ Shaw, founder of Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates, gives us the inside scoop on the industry with his daily diary.
UK hints at fresh sanctions after Navalny’s death in Russia February 18, 2024 The UK could launch fresh sanctions against Russia in response to the death of jailed Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, the foreign secretary hinted.
Government must ‘make good’ pledge on skills bootcamps, executives urge July 16, 2024 A group of executives have urged the Prime Minister to “make good” his “promise to upskill three million adults” by extending skills bootcamps funding.
FCA: Banks could be forced to enshrine cash access as branch cuts press on December 7, 2023 Banks and building societies will be forced to ensure customers have access to cash amid fears that the shift to digital payments is shutting out swathes of the population, under new rules tabled by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) today.
How long-term mortgages could help solve the UK housing crisis May 10, 2024 Short-term mortgages are great for some, but their prevalence is exacerbating challenges for first-time buyers, writes Elliot Reader.
EY warning: Higher interest rates could cost UK firms £25bn over next three years February 6, 2024 Luke Reeve, partner and head of debt advisory at EY, said the adjustment will be "untenable" for some.
Fintech boards lack AI skills needed to drive future growth, survey finds April 15, 2024 Company boards of the UK’s top fintechs lack the necessary skills and experience in artificial intelligence, a new survey has suggested, which could hold back future growth for these firms.
Brexit: Boris Johnson warns of ‘significant gaps’ to bridge in EU trade talks October 11, 2020 Boris Johnson has told French President Emmanuel Macron that there are still “significant gaps” to be bridged to seal a post-Brexit UK-EU trade deal. A statement released by Downing Street said the Prime Minister told Macron on a phone call yesterday that he needed to see progress in the coming days, “notably in the areas [...]