Covid related deaths at highest level since April August 3, 2021 Weekly deaths involving coronavirus in England and Wales have climbed to their highest level in three months. A total of 327 deaths registered in the week ending July 23 mentioned Covid-19 on the death certificate, up 50 per cent compared to the previous week according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Deaths reached their [...]
Truss mini-budget sparked five worst days on UK debt market on record, Bank of England says October 18, 2022 Prime minister Liz Truss’s botched mini-budget triggered the five most volatile days on the UK debt market since records began 22 years ago, the Bank of England said today. Financial markets were rocked by Truss and her former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng launching £45bn worth of unfunded tax cuts and raising borrowing to fund a two-year [...]
Exodus of London bosses as FTSE 350 CEO departures triple in just one year October 18, 2022 There has been a sharp increase in the number of FTSE 350 CEOs leaving their businesses. In fact, chief execs stepping down jumped by 162.5 per cent this year, compared to a year ago. The figures by advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates are more extreme than those seen in the US where year to date [...]
Take off: Ryanair to recruit 2,000 pilots as it prepares for travel market recovery July 12, 2021 Take off: Ryanair to recruit 2,000 pilots as it prepares for travel market recover
UP THE JUNCTION: Why Clapham’s pubs seem to be recession-proof May 8, 2023 Few London neighbourhoods can stir up conversation like Clapham does. Known for its cringey nightclubs and spawning array of trendy coffee shops, the region has long served as a first home for junior account execs and recruiters arriving in the capital to begin their careers and get a taste of city life. It’s also got [...]
Rolls-Royce shares tumble despite upbeat guidance with growing fears over air travel demand December 9, 2021 Rolls-Royce’s share price slipped on Thursday morning amid gloomy expectations of reduced air travel with the emergent Omicron variant.
Sunak will be driving to Tory conference due to strikes (instead of taking a private jet) September 28, 2023 Rishi Sunak has denied that people feel betrayed by his wavering over the future of HS2, and he’ll be driving to the Tory conference, leaving his private jet at home. The Prime Minister, giving a string of local radio interviews ahead of the Conservative Party conference, did nothing to quell fears he is preparing to [...]
OECD: UK muscles out G7 to top economic growth rankings September 21, 2021 The UK economy will grow the fastest among the group of the world’s richest countries, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The OECD thinks the UK economy will expand 6.7 per cent in 2021, the highest rate of growth among the G7. The UK’s leading growth rate has been driven by [...]
Novak Djokovic set to play Wimbledon after chiefs confirm vaccination is not mandatory April 26, 2022 Novak Djokovic will be able to defend his title at Wimbledon this summer after organisers said that players unvaccinated against Covid-19 would be allowed to enter. World No1 Djokovic was forced to miss the Australian Open in January because of his stance on the jab, which caused a convoluted legal row and led to his [...]
Hong Kong hit by surging cases as city looks to sue airline for flying in Omicron February 15, 2022 A surge in Covid-19 cases is overwhelming Hong Kong’s emergency resources, despite the city’s infamously strict measures. Beijing has offered help to the financial hub, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said today. The city has maintained central government’s ‘zero-Covid’ stance on the virus, which has seen mass testing, quarantines and local lockdowns in the face [...]