Interestingly enough, there are also locations where it is more difficult to book on weekdays. “The older private members clubs in London don’t like to book a wedding on a weekday, they prefer a weekend, and the big hotels run conferences during the week, which allows them to make more money.” Niemierko says that while … Read more
McKinsey stated in 2019 that 90% of America’s 500 largest companies are now preparing an ESG report – reams of paper meant to prove that the companies are saving society and the planet. Consultants and analysts also spend a lot of time arguing that ESG is a more profitable way to invest. In a series … Read more
Labor plans more than 60 regulatory increases that would saddle businesses with tens of billions in extra costs, an analysis shows. The Institute for Economic Affairs (IEA) said Labor would increase red tape in a range of areas, from accelerating the ban on petrol cars to imposing energy efficiency standards in rental properties. In a … Read more
One of the researchers who posted a message on Wizz Air’s official account asking if a flight was delayed received responses “almost immediately” from two fake accounts. “Both used almost identical language, apologizing for the inconvenience, stating that they had ‘already escalated this matter to the relevant department’ and asking via DM for a ‘reachable … Read more
Liverpool’s main sponsor, Standard Chartered, was at the center of a serious accusation on Tuesday afternoon. The British bank, whose name appears on the front of the Reds’ kits, has been accused of carrying out billions of dollars in transactions for financiers of terrorist groups. It is alleged that the bank carried out transactions worth … Read more
Climate research and environmental information system provider CDP today announced the launch of a new platform aimed at streamlining and simplifying corporate sustainability reporting and harmonizing with emerging global standards. As part of the new launch, CDP has unveiled a new questionnaire aligned with the International Sustainability Standard Board’s (ISSB) new climate information standard, IFRS … Read more
Image caption, Standard Chartered Bank has its head office in the City of London Item information Author, Andy Verity Role, Economics correspondent 3 hours ago A British bank that escaped prosecution for money laundering carried out billions of dollars in transactions for financiers of terrorist groups, US court papers allege. Standard Chartered, one of Britain’s … Read more
How do swimming lessons progress as we get older? Essentially, the core approach to learning to swim or the technique used does not change between adults and children. “It is your motivation for learning and, crucially, the way you teach, which can differ to reflect the unique needs of adults,” says Brownlie. “When it comes … Read more
More than 450 Londoners have been injured by bus wing mirrors since 2018, Telegraph data analysis shows, calling into question one of Sadiq Khan’s key road safety promises. The number of injuries caused has risen over the past three years despite London’s bus fleet shrinking, suggesting the problem is only getting worse. With his Vision … Read more
Everyone has different boundaries about what is acceptable. It always amazes me that couples never discuss what they think crosses a line until there is a problem. One person thinks it’s fine to send a “kiss” emoji to an old flame, but their partner sees it as “leaving the door open” or not being fully … Read more