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FTSE 100: Women on boards reaches almost 45 per cent
FTSE 100 firms are making steps towards greater female representation with a new report revealing that 44.7 per cent of board seats are going to women. However, progress was much …
Zopa doubles office footprint in move to Canary Wharf
Fintech unicorn Zopa is set to double its office footprint with plans to relocate to a new headquarters in Canary Wharf. The new office, located at 20 Water Street in …
Retail crime bill goes before Parliament – but it doesn’t include delivery drivers
The government’s crime and policing bill will go before Parliament today, February 25, but detractors have said it does not go far enough to protect delivery drivers. Although delivery drivers …
UK newspapers join creative industry in protest against AI copyright plans
UK newspapers have joined forces with musicians, authors, and other creatives to oppose government proposals that could allow AI firms to train models on copyrighted material, without compensation. Newspapers such …
Afghanistan coach Trott admits ‘concern’ about gender apartheid
Afghanistan cricket coach Jonathan Trott admits he is “concerned” by the gender apartheid enforced by the Taliban regime which has led to calls for an England boycott. The England and …
Gatwick expansion rationale not impacted by Heathrow third runway, regulator says
The UK’s aviation regulator has put its weight behind Gatwick Airport’s proposals for a second runway as it accepted a range of financial commitments from the hub over the next …
UK unveils ‘National Data Library’ plans for public services
The UK government has officially launched its plans for the National Data Library (NDL), a landmark initiative designed to streamline the use of public sector data. In Tuesday’s report, the …
On the Beach: Summer bookings soar after record year
On the Beach is expecting another bumper summer of travel in 2025 after reporting a surge in advanced bookings. The London-listed travel firm said total transaction value (TTV) growth, a …
London Stock Exchange boss: UK needs to change ‘perverse’ view on retail investment
Julia Hoggett, chief executive of the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), called for the UK to change its “perverse” attitude towards retail investment. Speaking on the Following the Rules podcast, …