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London no longer the world’s number one financial centre & Brexit is a factor
The latest Z/Yen Global Financial Centres Index showed New York overtaking the UK's capital for the first time since 2015. The City think tank said there was evidence London had been knocked, but only slightly, by uncertainty over Brexit. However, it doesn’t make great reading to see London knocked off its perch as we approach the potential stormy waters of Post-Brexit Britian. Zurich, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Vienna, and Milan moved up the rankings significantly. The study reported: "These centres may be...
“Flights to and from Europe will be stopped in a hard deal Brexit,” says Ryanair boss
Michael O’Leary, the boss of Europe’s biggest low-cost airline had some stark warning over a no-deal Brexit He said “Flights to and from Europe will be stopped in a hard deal Brexit,” the Irishman told a news conference. “There is no assurance.” However, he added: “I don’t believe that a no-flight scenario will last for more than a couple of days or a couple of weeks; because I think politically, it is unassailable.” O’Leary said that the negotiations are “running...
Archbishop of Canterbury slams Universal Credit and wants it scrapped
Justin Welby blasted Universal Credit, the Government's flagship welfare reform, and warned it had triggered "intense suffering." He said: "Universal credit, we know, was supposed to reform the benefit system, make it simpler and more efficient. It has not done that. We know that. "We know that it has left too many people worse off than they were, putting people at the heightened risk of hunger." He told delegates at TUC Congress in Manchester "Can you believe we say this...
London Ambulance Service pilot reduces 999 calls & visits to A & E
Royal Voluntary Service ‘mobility volunteers’ provided support to older people at risk of falls and social isolation in two London boroughs A seven month pilot run by London Ambulance Service NHS Trust in partnership with national volunteering organisation, Royal Voluntary Service has helped cut emergency calls and visits to A&E amongst frequent fallers in two London boroughs. The active ageing pilot ran from November 2017 to May 2018 and was set up to decrease the number of falls in two...
Hunt for serial London motorbike muggers who snatched £10,000 engagement ring
The ruthless thugs have struck at least twice in central London
Worm found in rubbish tip will be blasted into space
Hundreds of one millimetre long roundworms will be launched into the cosmos by scientists
Clothing made of synthetic fibres releases up to 700,000 microplastic fibres into the sea when washed
Man-made fibres are entering food chain
Shocking figures released reveal the extent of danger facing ambulance workers
Shock new figures on dangers facing ambulance work show why new legislation desperately needed GMB is celebrating success for its protect the protectors campaign as the Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act receives Royal Assent today . Shocking new figures released by the union today reveal the extent of danger facing ambulance workers – and how desperately needed the new legislation is. The study shows: - Ambulance employers have placed at least 7,500 active risk flags against addresses because of...
Compassion in World Farming slam Gove over back tracking
Compassion in World Farming is concerned UK Government may be back tracking on live export commitment. The environmental organisation welcomed the publication of the Agricultural Bill but are concerned that Gove appears to be back tracking on his live export commitment. James West, Senior Policy Manager at Compassion in World Farming, said: “Compassion in World Farming welcome the publication of the Agriculture Bill, with its focus on using public money to support public goods, such as high environmental standards. “One of the main pillars of these payments must be support for high animal...