Labour MP cleared by police over Russian agent slur against short seller October 31, 2023 Labour MP Liam Byrne has been cleared by police of alleged “malicious communication” and “harassment” after suggesting a short seller was a Russian agent, City A.M. has learned.
Britain’s bad bosses finally show some signs of improvement May 13, 2024 "Bad managers are an area in which Britain stands out," the Resolution Foundation said in its Ending Stagnation report.
Tory MP arrested for rape and asked to stay away from Parliament May 17, 2022 A Conservative MP has been arrested on suspicion of rape and asked to stay away from the parliamentary estate. The Metropolitan Police said the alleged sexual offences were committed between 2002 and 2009 in the capital. A statement from Scotland Yard stated: “A man was arrested on suspicion of indecent assault, sexual assault, rape, abuse [...]
‘Tax sandwich’ on offer despite Chancellor’s promise of March cuts February 21, 2024 Lower interest rate expectations are likely to increase the Chancellor's headroom from £13bn in the Autumn Statement to £23bn this spring, according to the Resolution Foundation.
More than 100 arrests after environmental activists block central London October 10, 2022 The Met Police made more than 100 arrests after environmental activists blocked parts of central London this weekend. Campaigners from Just Stop Oil and Animal Rebellion were detained by authorities after protesting at landmarks including Westminster Bridge and Piccadilly Circus. Police arrested activists in Berwick Street who were intending to cause criminal damage, seizing items [...]
Level up your bank account May 15, 2023 Ever wished your bank would hurry up and join the 21st century? Starling Bank — with offices in London, Cardiff, Southampton, Dublin and now Manchester — is a rising star within the industry and it’s gaining a massive following by doing things differently. Designed to give depositors a fairer, smarter and more human experience, this [...]
Some degrees are useless, but it’s the 2:1 obsession we really need to leave behind July 19, 2023 Creeping credentialism reinforces the narrative that a degree is the most reliable route into an ever-increasing number of jobs.
Hard-hit cinemas bank on Avatar December 14, 2022 Analysts have warned against cinema chains pinning too much hope on upcoming blockbusters like Avatar sequel, which is due to drop this week. Although Imax’s chief exec said the James Cameron’s sci-fi movie had “one of the highest pre-sale levels we’ve ever seen”, big screens may need to do more to turn the tide – [...]
Cracking down on law and order to win the next election March 27, 2023 Trust on crime preventions is the Conservatives’ to lose.
Pimco boss: UK risks ‘hard landing’ as consumers feel the pinch from higher rates December 19, 2023 UK faces a "higher probability of more significant economic deterioration" than US