More than a year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine some firms still can’t – or won’t – quit Moscow May 25, 2023 Some global companies are still operating in Russia more than a year on from the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Firms were quick to respond to the full-scale war, which broke out last February, with some saying they would quit Russia immediately and others curtailing imports or new investment. Billions of pounds of factories, energy holdings [...]
OnlyFans u-turns on sexually explicit content ban August 25, 2021 OnlyFans has “suspended” a proposed ban on sexually explicit content after facing backlash from creators and users. In a statement posted on Twitter the company said: “Thank you to everyone for making your voices heard. We have secured assurances necessary to support our diverse creator community and have suspended the planned October 1 policy change. [...]
City grandee Cruddas made Tory peer despite Lords’ gatekeepers objections December 22, 2020 City grandee Peter Cruddas has been appointed as a Tory Peer after the Prime Minister stepped in to overrule the House of Lords Appointment Commission. The appointment of Cruddas, a banker and philanthropist who has given millions to good causes over the years, was questioned by the Commission over newspaper allegations around ‘cash for access’ [...]
Can the poshest wellness retreat in Thailand cure me? August 10, 2024 Thailand has kind people and a vast history of traditional wellness. But can it cure a tired Millennial? Adam Bloodworth finds out A textbook Bangkok afternoon: the sun is doing its darnedest to incinerate anyone who dares go outside, but luckily I’m indoors, laying in a bath with a towel covering my modesty. Chernkwan, a [...]
Aston Martin Vantage: Driving the orange beast through Seville June 10, 2024 The brand new Aston Martin Vantage is a sports car like no other, finds Adam Hay-Nicholls as he throws it through Seville
Govt will no longer review workers’ rights post-Brexit, minister says January 28, 2021 A planned review into UK workers’ rights has been halted, with business minister Kwasi Kwarteng saying the government is not looking to dilute employment protections post-Brexit. Last week, Kwarteng rejected rumours that he was planning to end the 48-hour working week, wanted to amend rules around rest breaks, and would exclude overtime pay when calculating [...]
Care home resident to be vaccinated despite son’s objections, judge rules March 24, 2021 An 83-year-old care home resident with dementia should be given a Covid-19 vaccine despite her son’s objections, a judge has ruled. Judge Simon Carr concluded in a hearing at a specialist court that vaccination against coronavirus would be in the woman’s best interests. The court issued a protective order over her identity. The pensioner’s GP [...]
Embed learning into your work to discover its true value July 7, 2021 If you are trying to recruit and keep the best talent – and who isn’t – opportunities for professional growth and a culture of continuous learning are very appealing. They can set you apart from other organisations as an employer and investing in employee knowledge can lead to significant returns. One of the best approaches [...]
Food sector boss warns of permanent shortages in restaurants and shops September 10, 2021 Shoppers in the UK should expect permanent shortages of products now, according to a food and drink industry leader. The food and drink sector was short of around half a million workers, CEO of the Food & Drink Federation, Ian Wright, told the Institute for Government’s panel on supply chain disruption. The nation would not [...]
Fix lorry driver shortage by hiring furloughed workers, Kwarteng says August 28, 2021 The business secretary has written to firms telling them to hire UK-based workers facing an “uncertain future” to solve the current lorry driver shortage. In a letter to business leaders, Kwasi Kwarteng rejected calls to loosen immigration rules to fix the problem, which is causing shortages of certain food products. Instead of turning to overseas [...]