London VC firm unveils $20m fund to back student ‘deeptech’ innovation April 21, 2022 A London-based venture capital firm has unveiled a new $20m fund today to pump into so-called ‘deeptech’ projects emerging from universities across the UK and Europe.
Palladium prices soar as London suspends Russian refiners April 11, 2022 Palladium prices have continued to climb today - closing in on $2,500 per ounce following a nine per cent spike last Friday.
Aviva chief Amanda Blanc to sit alongside Sir David Attenborough as ambassador for WWF March 31, 2022 Aviva chief executive Amanda Blanc is set to join a group of high-profile environmentalists in becoming an ambassador for nature charity WWF. In taking up her new position, the Aviva chief will sit alongside Sir David Attenborough and other prominent figures on WWF’s Council of Ambassadors. The insurance exec’s new role as ambassador will see [...]
Zurich axes Z symbol after letter is adopted by pro-war groups March 27, 2022 Insurance giant Zurich has scrapped the use of its ‘Z’ logo from social media after the letter became appropriated as a symbol for support of war in Ukraine.
Scandal-stricken Credit Suisse pushes through board shake up March 21, 2022 Beleaguered lender Credit Suisse attempted to draw a line under a series of scandals today as it pushed through a board shake up, including the departure of vice chair Severin Schwan.
London City Airport reports fourth consecutive busiest week March 21, 2022 Passenger numbers continue to grow at London City airport, as the hub reported today its fourth consecutive week of growth since the pandemic’s start. Following the end of all UK travel restrictions, passenger numbers have gone up 40 per cent on February’s levels, while business travel has reached 2019 figures – representing a 46 per [...]
Why your next ski break should be in Austria’s Ischgl & Kappl February 28, 2022 “Relax if you can” is Ischgl’s motto and for a high quality, luxury ski destination the place is hard to beat. Walking down Ischgl’s main drag opulence hits you like a diamond-encrusted knuckleduster. Four and five star hotels rule the strip. Our choice was Hotel Piz Buin – all the luxury I could wish for [...]
Energy firms scramble to restore power after Storm Eunice batters Britain February 19, 2022 Energy firms are scrambling to restore power to over 300,000 homes after Storm Eunice swept across the country yesterday, killing at least four people and inflicting severe damage to property.
M&G gobbles up responsAbility in ethical investment push January 27, 2022 British investment giant M&G has taken a majority stake in sustainable investor responsAbility amid a string of recent takeovers.
Much-talked about £6m lawsuit by The Wolseley owner against insurance giant AXA starts in court January 26, 2022 A much-talked about lawsuit by the owner of The Wolseley and a range of other upmarket restaurants around London against insurance giant AXA has started in London’s High Court. Corbin & King is brining the £6m lawsuit to AXA Insurance over Covid-related losses, in a trial that could have wider ramifications for other UK businesses [...]