Britain and India have a wealth of historical ties – now is the time to make it a 21st century partnership September 2, 2021 India has huge growth potential which is yet to be fully realised by UK businesses. Despite the historic ties, the large Indian diaspora in the UK and our familiarity with its food and festivals, India has not received the attention it deserves. There are, of course, hurdles to closer ties between the two nations, but [...]
Al fresco dining in London should be a staple part of an innovative hospitality industry September 2, 2021 London may have had its worst summer weather in a decade but it has nonetheless been one of the best when it comes to al fresco dining in our capital. The sights and sounds of our city streets packed with people catching up with much missed family and friends this summer has been genuinely heart-warming, [...]
Sadiq Khan vs Boris Johnson: it’s time to reset the relationship between the Mayor and No10 September 2, 2021 Being Mayor of London is a powerful political role. Elected to office with the second biggest direct mandate in Europe after the President of France, your name is on the ballot of every single voter in the city, and you are a one-person executive. As a voice for London, with huge convening power, mayors can [...]
Labour shortages make light work of fears of a post-Brexit unemployment surge September 1, 2021 In the two decades before the Brexit referendum, there was a large increase in the number of people moving from the EU to the UK. In the mid-1990s there were less than one million EU citizens living in the UK. By the mid-2010s, this had risen to 3.6 million. The bulk of the increase came [...]
While the lunatic fringe of Extinction Rebellion wages war on itself, the City does the green heavy lifting September 1, 2021 To Extinction Rebellion’s list of enemies – of whom there are now so very many – we can now add the giant panda. You might have thought that the endangered bamboo-bothering bear was an example of the dangers of environmental change. After all, there’s no question that human behaviour has led, in part, to their [...]
Even entertaining a nappy tax exposes No10’s muddled plans for plastic waste and climate change September 1, 2021 When I saw the front page of the Daily Mail over breakfast this morning, I nearly choked on my Shreddies. It’s possible George Eustice did, too, given his department rapidly denied today’s headlines that government is contemplating a levy on disposable nappies. Perhaps someone in Whitehall got the wrong end of the stick. Considering Ministers’ contempt for [...]
A new privacy doctrine after GDPR must make the UK a pro-data economy September 1, 2021 The General Data Protection Regulation, better known as GDPR, had many repercussions for UK businesses when it came into force a little over three years ago, and is the reason every website you visit asks you to accept cookies. It was a pan-European scheme Britain accepted even as it was preparing to leave the European Union. [...]
Western allies cannot allow China to fraternise with the Taliban August 31, 2021 The swift demise of Afghanistan has dominated every headline. Twenty years of aid, support and work towards political stability wiped out in a mere nine days. This will only spell the start of the atrocities — the return of female oppression and a crack down on all who aided Western countries are already reemerging. As [...]
What does Extinction Rebellion actually want? August 31, 2021 Last week was a busy one for climate activists Extinction Rebellion. A series of non-violent but obstructionist protests saw them block first Seven Dials then Oxford Circus with a giant table representing an offer to “come to the table” to discuss fossil fuels. They also had chairs, as if the symbology were not heavy-handed enough, [...]
Haiti needs our help after another devastating earthquake August 31, 2021 Canada Corporation will be donating £25,000 donation to the British Red Cross for its Haiti Earthquake Appeal – and we’re urging other City organisations to also show their support. While the ongoing situation in Afghanistan has captivated the world’s attention, there has been less awareness around the humanitarian crisis on the other [...]