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Julian Assange was the target of a CIA assassination plot to poison him at the Ecuadorian embassy in London
A court has been told at an extradition hearing the CIA were discussing plans to poison of kidnap Julian Assange from the Ecuadorian embassy in London. US intelligence and a… The post Julian Assange was the target of a CIA assassination plot to poison him at the Ecuadorian embassy in London appeared first on London…
IR35 is the ‘forgotten factor driving the HGV crisis’
The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE) has warned that the changes to IR35 contractor legislation that were introduced earlier this year are the “forgotten factor driving the… The post IR35 is the ‘forgotten factor driving the HGV crisis’ appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Over 1,500 children sent home from school over infestation of false widow spiders
Duston School in Northampton has been forced to close their doors today sending over 1,500 pupil home following a suspected infestation of false widow spiders. The school teaches primary ans… The post Over 1,500 children sent home from school over infestation of false widow spiders appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
UK brands soar in value but still trail global giants
The UK’s leading brands are showing positive signs of recovery in the wake of the pandemic and have leapt in value by 22% to reach a new record high of… The post UK brands soar in value but still trail global giants appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
The ICO reports a 60% surge in nuisance calls, texts and emails
The average number of nuisance calls, texts and emails reported to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), has risen from 8,680 per month in 2020, to an average of 13,925 in… The post The ICO reports a 60% surge in nuisance calls, texts and emails appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Is it safe to drink tap water?
According to three British scientists (Vyvyan Howard, Spedding Micklem and Paul Connett) who have followed the debate closely for many years, “This is not a good time for the British… The post Is it safe to drink tap water? appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Hedge funds return 0.78% in August as dovish Fed boosted market sentiment
Hedge fund managers ended the month of August up 0.78% on an equal-weighted basis, and up 0.25% on an asset-weighted basis. Global markets were buoyed by a rise in investor… The post Hedge funds return 0.78% in August as dovish Fed boosted market sentiment appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
The Pensions Regulator sets out how it will use new criminal powers
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has today outlined how it plans to use new criminal powers where employers attempt to dodge their pension promises. Two new criminal offences – avoidance of… The post The Pensions Regulator sets out how it will use new criminal powers appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Army to start fuel deliveries this week, but the government cannot guarantee Christmas will not be affected
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved an official request for assistance and the army are “highly likely” to start delivering fuel this week. The Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng confirmed… The post Army to start fuel deliveries this week, but the government cannot guarantee Christmas will not be affected appeared first on London Business News…
Skills shortages are being felt beyond HGV drivers, APSCo calls for urgent changes to visa routes
With on-going reports of worker shortages impacting the UK, the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has warned that the dearth of resources is also being felt across the highly-skilled… The post Skills shortages are being felt beyond HGV drivers, APSCo calls for urgent changes to visa routes appeared first on London Business News |…