A UK government task force is considering plans to remove fee costs for the global talent visa after the US slapped a $100,000 charge on one of its key worker …
Will we mourn the loss of WH Smith from the high street?
So long then, WH Smith, a firm which has graced our high streets for more than a century – even though it never intended to. Founded as a small newspaper …
Orlando: How theme park city is becoming sporting hotbed
Bidding to host major sports tournaments is no mean feat but Orlando has managed to find itself in the middle of the scrum, they tell City AM. A football or …
Co-op expected to reveal financial hit from cyber attack
The Co-operative Group is expected to shed light on the impact of a damaging cyber attack in its first financial update since being targeted by hackers. Shoppers were faced with …
Heathrow passengers hit by second day of disruption after cyber attack
London Heathrow, the UK’s busiest airport, is grappling with a second consecutive day of disruption after a cyber attack on a critical airline IT system forced carriers to abandon automated …
Backlash grows as Reeves eyes VAT raid on cabs
Rachel Reeves is facing a mounting backlash over plans to impose VAT on taxi fares, with campaigners warning the move will hammer rural residents, make it harder for disabled people …
Oxford Street one-day traffic ban is start of ‘fight to rescue street’, mayor says
The mayor of London has said a one-day trial banning traffic from part of Oxford Street marks “the day the fight back began to rescue this street”. Sir Sadiq Khan …
KPMG: UK taxes to rise steadily to combat mounting public spending pressures
The UK government faces tough tax choices in the years ahead with mounting public spending pressures versus sluggish economic growth, according to new forecasts. Economists for KPMG said it had …
Lime boss calls on UK businesses to ‘keep bikes off busy pavements’
Lime is calling on UK businesses to help tackle London’s e-bike congestion and the patchwork of borough regulations by providing dedicated parking bays for riders. The bright green bikes have …
Fewer than 1 in 5 senior finance roles held by women
Women make up less than 20 per cent of senior leadership roles at UK financial services businesses, highlighting the persistent gender gap at the top of the industry. According to …