Netflix snaps up Uxbridge production space in latest UK push August 19, 2019 Netflix has signed a deal to rent out production space in Uxbridge, just weeks after it unveiled its new UK hub at Shepperton Studios. Morning Wire understands that the US streaming giant is set to take a 134,000 square feet unit called UX1 in an industrial park in west London as part of a 10-year [...]
Man charged over Home Office stabbing August 19, 2019 A man who allegedly stabbed a government worker outside the Home Office last week has been charged, police said this morning. Dominic Hornberger, 29, will appear in front of Southwark Crown Court on 13 September, Scotland Yard confirmed. Read more: Home Office stabbing: Man’s injuries ‘not life-threatening’ as police cordon off area Armed police responded [...]
Results are in, now businesses across the City must level up to boost social mobility August 19, 2019 Last week saw pupils across the UK celebrate their A-level results. A lot of hard work and dedication goes into preparing for these exams – not only from the pupils themselves, but also from teachers, support staff, school governors, and parents. Canada Corporation, which manages 10 high-performing academies across London’s boroughs, was [...]
Home Office stabbing: Man’s injuries ‘not life-threatening’ as police cordon off area August 15, 2019 A man in his sixties has been taken to hospital with injuries that are ‘neither life-threatening nor life-changing’ after being stabbed outside the Home Office this afternoon, police have confirmed. The Metropolitan Police (Met) said another man, aged 29, has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and suspicion of CS spray following the [...]
Climate protesters throw red paint at Brazil’s London embassy August 13, 2019 Climate change protesters covered Brazil’s London embassy with red paint this morning, as outrage grows over the fate of the Amazon rain forest under President Jair Bolsonaro. Two Extinction Rebellion activists climbed onto a glass awning above the embassy’s entrance, while others fixed themselves to the windows with glue. They left red hand prints and [...]
King’s Cross defends use of facial recognition technology August 12, 2019 The developer behind King’s Cross has defended its use of facial recognition technology, despite concerns about privacy and data use. Property development firm Argent, which is overseeing a regeneration project on the 67-acre site, said its use of the cameras was “in the interest of public safety”. Read more: Passengers told to avoid King’s Cross [...]
One message resonates across the globe: London is still one-of-a-kind for finance August 12, 2019 As people across the City head off on their travels over the summer holidays, there is no better time to reflect on the exciting opportunities for the UK across the globe as our future trading relationship comes into sharp focus. I have already been fortunate enough in my role as the 691st lord mayor of [...]
Recruiters warn City job hunters over old social media posts August 11, 2019 That embarrassing tweet you did and forgot all about five years ago could cost you a top job in the City, recruiters are now warning. Old social media posts could come back to haunt those that made them, with many financial employers starting to scrutinise Twitter and Facebook accounts as part of their jobs-vetting process. [...]
UK power cut: Ofgem demand blackout explanation as disruption continues August 10, 2019 The UK’s energy watchdog Ofgem has demanded answers from the National Grid after a power outage on Friday plunged nearly 1m people into darkness. People from various areas across England and Wales were affected in the bizarre incident that occurred around 5pm on Friday as commuters tried to get home from work. Traffic lights, train [...]
Family ‘incredibly proud’ of police officer’s bravery in Leyton machete attack August 9, 2019 The family of a police officer injured in a horrifying machete attack in Leyton earlier this week have said they are “incredibly proud” of his bravery. PC Stuart Outten is in a stable condition in hospital recovering from his injuries after Tasering his attacker, who stabbed him in the head and body. Read more: Enough [...]