The number of millionaires in the world increased by 5.2 million last year, as global household wealth continued to grow.
Source: Sky Business News
Monthly Archives: June 2021
Festivals face devastating consequences without insurance scheme, MPs warn
MPs on the Public Accounts Committee call on the government to provide cancellation insurance.
Source: BBC
Streaming TV giants face tighter UK regulation
The government says there’s an “inconsistent, ad-hoc and potentially harmful gap in regulation”.
Source: BBC
The trainer boss who even has a pair for funerals
Richard Johnson of Foot Locker has a pair of trainers for every occasion – even weddings and funerals.
Source: BBC
New Alan Turing £50 note enters circulation
The old £50 and £20 banknotes will be withdrawn by October next year, the Bank of England says.
Source: BBC
What is different about the new £50 bank note?
A behind-the-scenes look inside a high-security banknote printing plant.
Source: BBC
Climate change: Set target to cut car use, minister told
Shifting to electric vehicles will still leave the UK with transport problems, a report says.
Source: BBC
The Chemical Brothers, Blur and Radiohead urge government to help musicians tour the EU
The Chemical Brothers, Blur, Primal Scream and Radiohead are among the artists urging the government to make it easier for British musicians to tour in the European Union post-Brexit.
Source: Sky Business News
Government to consider selling off Channel 4 while clamping down on streaming services
The government is to review the ownership model and remit of Channel 4, opening up the broadcaster to the possibility of being privatised as soon as next year.
Source: Sky Business News
HMRC to go easy on struggling UK companies to help with Covid debt
Business secretary Kwarteng promises ‘cautious approach’ on collection of tax arrears built up during pandemic
Source: FT