Irish government warns against the UK shielding Troubles soldiers from prosecution May 6, 2021 The Irish government has urged against the UK protecting former soldiers who served in Northern Ireland during the Troubles from facing prosecution, a foreign ministry spokesman said. It was reported by the Daily Telegraph yesterday that the UK government is looking to propose a ban on prosecutions of Northern Irish veterans, under new legislation to [...]
Gen Z question the integrity of business leaders May 6, 2021 Those aged between 18 and 25 have questioned the motives of the business world, with fewer than four in 10 believing business leaders have integrity and do what they say. Similarly, Gen Z was sceptical about businesses’ contribution to net zero, with just a quarter (26%) believing companies are contributing towards the fight against climate [...]
Mayor of London election: Candidates cast their votes across the capital May 6, 2021 Sadiq Khan, Shaun Bailey and Luisa Porritt have been seen out at polling stations casting their vote this morning for today’s mayor of London election. Khan, Labour’s incumbent mayor, was seen at a Tooting polling station this morning with his wife Saadiya and their dog Luna. The mayor had already voted by post, but Saadiya [...]
City Corporation releases new CGI images of the future City skyline May 6, 2021 | City Talk Canada Corporation has today (6 May) released updated images visualising how the Square Mile’s skyline will look by the mid 2020’s. The new images capture all major developments which have been resolved to approve by the City Corporation’s Planning and Transportation Committee over the past 12 months including 50 Fenchurch Street, 55 Gracechurch [...]
London-born Eastenders actor claims he is facing deportation to Jamaica May 6, 2021 A London-born actor has claimed he is facing deportation to Jamaica, just days after the Home Office opened visa pathways for winners of awards. After battles with the Home Office, Ace Ruele Aristotles’ Limited Leave to Remain was downgraded to temporary and must be renewed every 30 months, costing £2,389 each time. “Why should I [...]
Mayor of London election: Beware the capital’s slide into a one-party city May 6, 2021 Most major election campaigns have trademark moments or themes that leave an indelible image on the electorate and become a part of the public’s collective memory. The 2019 General Election will be remembered as the Brexit election and for Boris Johnson’s “Get Brexit Done” slogan. In the 2016 London mayoral election there was Zac Goldsmith’s [...]
5 incredible companies that are hiring in London right now May 5, 2021 Summer is here (finally!), and it’s a great time to make some changes. For many people, that might mean a wardrobe cleanout or a new workout routine, for others, it might mean a new job. Today, let’s deal with the job thing. It can be a bit daunting to start a job hunt, especially during [...]
Mayor of London election: Where do the major candidates stand on the Covid recovery? May 5, 2021 With the 6 May mayor of London election just one day away, Morning Wire is producing a four-piece series on where the four leading candidates stand on different issues. Today, we look at Covid recovery policies from the candidates from Labour, the Conservatives, the Green Party and the Liberal Democrats. Sadiq Khan The incumbent mayor [...]
Three-quarters of new FRC panel members being ex-Big Four causes interest concerns May 5, 2021 The majority of individuals recently recruited to the FRC’s advisory panel have at some point worked for a Big Four firm, raising concerns about their objectivity when it comes to making recommendations that are in the public interest. The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) recently announced 19 new appointments to its advisory panel, a body established [...]
City Moves: Who’s switching jobs in the Square Mile this week? May 5, 2021 Morning Wire‘s Millie Turner provides a roundup of the most important hires and job moves across the City, every Wednesday afternoon. Email [email protected] to be featured. OneBanks hires ex–Lloyds chief as its first CTO Shared branch banking venture OneBanks has appointed a former Lloyds Bank executive as its first chief technology officer (CTO) this week. Andy Willmot, once [...]