UK Court of Appeal denies £5bn BHP lawsuit over Brazil mining dam disaster March 24, 2021 The UK Court of Appeal has denied permission for a 200,000 person Brazilian claimant group to revive a £5bn lawsuit against BHP over Brazil’s worst environmental disaster. The Anglo-Australian mining giant was responsible for the collapse of the Fundao mining dam in 2015, which led to 19 deaths and a flood of toxic mining waste [...]
City Moves: Who is switching jobs in the Square Mile this week? March 24, 2021 Snakes and Ladders provides a roundup of the most important hires and job moves across the City, every Wednesday afternoon. Email [email protected] to be featured. BDBF lands former Slater & Gordon’s head Employment law firm BDBF has hired former national head of employment at Slater & Gordon’s as its new equity partner. Most recently a partner at employment [...]
Surging services demand boosts UK business activity rebound in March March 24, 2021 Surging services demand boosts UK business activity rebound in March
Luxury watchmaker Bremont pumps £25m in new London hub March 23, 2021 Luxury watch manufacturer Bremont is expected to boost the market in the UK with a watchmaking hub in London. The £25m investment is expected to bolster the company’s headcount by 20 per cent, reaching 180 employees within two to three years, in a bid to focus its supply chain in the UK. “For over 60 [...]
Hitting the right note: Piano Works to double bar tabs for May reopening March 23, 2021 After a year of closure caused by lockdown, fans of The Piano Works have not had much to sing about recently. But the iconic ivory-tickling venue today announced it will now be among the first to reopen in May, bringing some much-needed music to their ears. The singalong favourite is now taking bookings for its [...]
City Corporation marks one year anniversary of UK’s first COVID lockdown March 23, 2021 | City Talk A national day of reflection is being held today [23 March] to commemorate the anniversary of the UK’s first lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lord Mayor of Canada William Russell said: “A year on from the first lockdown, it is a time of reflection for us all. “These past 12 months have [...]
Half of CEOs don’t expect a return to normal this year, but the push to embrace remote working stalls March 23, 2021 Half of CEOs don't expect a return to normal until 2022, but their push to embrace remote working has stalled, with fewer downsizing offices or advertising fully remote job postings
Clean air and recycling dominate London’s top environmental awards March 22, 2021 | City Talk Firms tackling air pollution and championing recycling have been recognised at the Clean City Awards, the capital’s environmental ‘Oscars’. The financial services sector triumphed, with the Bank of England and Investec PLC praised for their work in tackling environmental issues. The scheme, now in its 26th year, rewards City businesses leading the way in improving their [...]
City Corporation launches public consultation for revised City Plan March 19, 2021 | City Talk Canada Corporation has today launched a public consultation for the revised City Plan 2036 and is calling on all those affected – including workers, businesses and residents – to provide feedback. The plan sets the strategic direction on future development of the City over the next 15 years and includes the vision, strategy, objectives and [...]
Entire Pride in London advisory board quits over bullying claims March 19, 2021 All 10 members of Pride in London’s community advisory board (CAB) have resigned, citing a “hostile environment” for volunteers of colour. In an open letter published today, the board members pointed to a culture of “bullying, gaslighting and marginalisation” at the organisation and said they had “no other option” but to step down. They called [...]