Uber hack: The UK’s top cyber crime and data authorities – the NCSC, NCA and ICO – are investigating the massive data breach November 22, 2017 UK authorities have launched an investigation into the massive hack of Uber which left the data of 50m customers vulnerable. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched a probe of the incident which it said raises “huge concerns” when it comes to ethics and data privacy. And GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) will be [...]
How the tobacco and vaping industries responded to the government’s new tobacco control plan July 18, 2017 The tobacco and vaping industries have largely welcomed a tobacco control plan released by the government today, which seeks to encourage a loosening of e-cigarette regulations after Brexit. The report, produced by the Department of Health, said the government would identify ways to de-regulate vaping after the UK leaves the European Union. These could include [...]
HSBC and Barclays throw weight behind green finance projects November 6, 2017 HSBC and Barclays added their weight to the growing area of green finance today, with separate commitments to environmentally friendly schemes. HSBC today said it will provide $100bn in sustainable financing and investment by 2025, with support for “clean energy and lower-carbon technologies”. Unveiling a series of measures on the environment, HSBC announced it will [...]
The Co-operative Bank and Shell reveal gender pay gaps topping 20 per cent while Accenture’s is 10.2 per cent November 30, 2017 The Co-operative Bank and Shell have become the latest names to reveal their gender pay gaps as the April deadline looms for large employers to report the figures. The Co-op said its median gender pay gap – the middle figure when the hourly rates of all staff are listed in ascending order – was 22.6 [...]
Queen’s speech: Here’s the full text, featuring a flurry of Brexit bills June 21, 2017 The much-anticipated Queen's speech for 2017 has been delivered, outlining Theresa May's plans and her pledge to win "the trust and confidence" of the British people. Below is the full text of the speech. The Queen's speech 2017 My Lords and Members of the House of Commons. My government’s priority is to secure the best [...]
Queen’s speech 2017: Here’s the full text of Theresa May’s plan covering Brexit, HS2 but no mention of US President Donald Trump visit June 21, 2017 The much anticipated Queen’s speech for 2017 has been delivered, outlining Theresa May’s plans and her pledge to win “the trust and confidence” of the British people. Read more: Live: The Queen’s speech The Queen’s speech: The full text My Lords and Members of the House of Commons. My government’s priority is to secure the [...]
Corbyn’s robot tax would halt vital life-changing innovation October 6, 2017 The fear of change is nothing new. Charlie Chaplin’s classic film Modern Times – one of the last silent films of the era – is perhaps the most famous critique of technology and its perceived impact on modern society. When the film was produced in 1936, Chaplin wasn’t alone in his fear of how a [...]
Transport for London wants access to Uber’s greatest competitive asset – the swathes of data that underpins its success February 22, 2018 Efficiently matching supply with demand is the bread and butter of tech platforms operating in the gig economy. AirBnb matches spare rooms with short-term renters. Deliveroo matches restaurants with hungry consumers, via a network of riders. Uber matches car owners with people who need lifts. Each transaction creates rich data. When processed, that data becomes [...]
EU vows to reboot integration efforts between markets as it reviews its Capital Markets Union plan June 8, 2017 The European Commission has said it will “reboot” its Capital Markets Union (CMU) plan, aiming to strengthen Europe’s financial system as Brexit looms. Adopted in 2015, the CMU aims to make it easier and more efficient for businesses to access investment across European borders. The commission’s mid-term review, published today, has suggested a refreshed plan, [...]
Business needs to get serious about a Labour government September 21, 2017 First there was Brexit, then Trump, then Theresa May’s shock General Election result. Suffice to say, recent events have left pollsters and politicos alike reeling. Before May’s poor performance at the start of the summer, commentators and consultants had loudly agreed that a Labour government was an impossible outcome. Read more: Corbyn’s cunning EU plan [...]