Post Office scandal: Legal regulator warns it ‘will take action’ against unethical lawyers January 19, 2024 The legal regulator has warned law firms and lawyers who worked for the Post Office will face ‘action’ if they are found to have ‘fallen short’ of the standards. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) provided an update into its investigation today, explaining that it is currently scrutinising tens-of-thousands of pages of information and evidence. The [...]
EP: 248 Lingfield & Hong Kong January 19, 2024 Both Ascot and Haydock cards were lost to the current freeze this weekend, so we feature Saturday’s all-weather card at Lingfield in today’s episode. Weather permitting, Lingfield will also race on Sunday where their jumps meeting highlight is the Fleur De Lys Chase at 3 o’clock. Morning Wire Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best [...]
Green alternatives: How investing in cannabis fuelled my hydrogen startup January 19, 2024 Green startups find it hard to get funding - but thinking outside the box can be rewarding.
Sadiq Khan freezes TfL fares after drumming up extra £123m January 19, 2024 Tube and rail fares will be frozen until March 2025 after Mayor Sadiq Khan drummed up an extra £123m in funding for TfL.
Lawyers: Pledge to protect litigation funding welcome – but devil’s in the detail January 19, 2024 City lawyers have welcomed plans to change the laws around litigation funding, after a Supreme Court ruling raised major concerns about whether litigation funds can continue to back certain court cases.
FTSE 100 today: London markets likely to soar on the heels of global tech rally January 19, 2024 Global stocks surge in a tech rally, oil prices dip, and Bitcoin hits a five-week low. Attention now shifts to UK retail sales and U.S. Michigan Sentiment data.
Harrods Corporate Service January 18, 2024 Harrods Corporate Service are experts in creative business gifting solutions, from any brief or budget, the dedicated account managers are experts in helping businesses communicate, celebrate millstones, motivate and reward. With first-hand access to some of the most exclusive products and services in the world from every department across the renowned Knightsbridge store from the [...]
Chancellor to meet with Lloyds, Barclays and Natwest executives over share slumps January 18, 2024 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is convening a summit with bosses from the UK's largest banks to discuss concerns that their poor share performance is preventing more lending into the economy.
Probe into AI and future of UK news launched amid heavy election year January 18, 2024 The government has launched a probe into the future of UK news amidst the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the world's largest-ever election year.
Kier Group: Order book hits £10.7bn as chief heralds ‘disciplined growth’ January 18, 2024 Kier Group's half-year order book has risen 6 per cent to £10.7bn, after the construction firm secured a number of major deals.