Richard Pindar’s outfit matches the carefully curated monochrome backdrop of shelves, books and miscellaneous artefacts that he is perched in front of. Turtleneck-clad Pindar, who used to be the chief …
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The creative industries are vital to British soft power
Advertising, marketing, film, TV and other creative industries not only shape the culture and ethos of our city, they project Britain to the world, says Ruth Mortimer Is the UK …
Explainer-in-brief: Civil servants banned from wearing ‘politicised’ lanyards
When Esther McVey was appointed as ‘common sense minister’ in November, there were fears from some that this may not constitute a proper focus. But such sceptics will now be …
Dedicated civil service equality jobs face axe, ‘common sense’ minister announces
Civil service jobs solely dedicated to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are set to be axed, the minister for ‘common sense’ has announced. Esther Mcvey warned Whitehall must not become …
Plans for an Asda ‘town centre’ linking London’s Old Oak and Park Royal
Supermarket giant Asda will develop its ten-acre Park Royal site in West London, building 1,500 homes, with a third being ‘affordable’. The Issa brother-owned grocer has entered into an agreement …
Nadhim Zahawi’s lawyer from Osborne Clarke referred to disciplinary tribunal
Nadhim Zahawi’s lawyer from Osborne Clarke who made headlines after threatening tax expert Dan Neidle with libel now faces a disciplinary tribunal. Neidle, a tax lawyer, formerly of magic circle …
Former O2 and Pizza Express boss takes chairman seat at Gaucho-owner Rare Restaurants
Hospitality grandee David Campbell is to take the chairman’s role at Rare Restaurants, the group behind the Gaucho and M restaurant brands. Campbell was founding CEO at Virgin Radio before …
Higher wage growth has not fuelled inflation – but it will if productivity does not improve
Strong wage growth has been a major concern for the Bank of England as it considers when to start cutting interest rates. Real wages have grown by around two per …
BBVA could raise offer for Sabadell by selling TSB, analysts say
Analysts have argued that Spanish banking giant Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) could raise its hostile takeover bid for smaller domestic rival Banco Sabadell by selling its UK arm TSB. …
Busy claims year drives demand for risk professionals in London insurance market
Vacancies for risk professionals in insurance companies are on the rise as the sector battles yet another busy claims year, which has resulted in a buoyant hiring market. According to …