Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Silicon Valley tech giants’ actions could “severely disable” UK spooks from preventing harm caused by online paedophiles and fraudsters, Suella Braverman has suggested. The Conservative former home secretary named Facebook owner Meta, and...
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What is the outlook for The Body Shop after its sudden collapse?
Last week’s announcement that the UK arm of The Body Shop was going bankrupt came as a shock in the country, where the brand was founded almost 50 years ago. Since then, the bad news has continued. Some of The Body Shop’s mainland European businesses have begun shutting down. The German stores has entered into...
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The Body Shop in administration: information for employees and creditors
The Body Shop International Ltd entered administration on 13 February 2024. Geoff Rowley, Alastair Massey, and Anthony Wright from FRP Advisory were appointed as joint administrators. This will be a worrying time for employees, as well as their customers and suppliers. Government will do all it can to support them. If you are an employee,...
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Gen Z offered doubled salary prospects through no-skills-required tech bootcamps
New marketing push for free government-backed Skills Bootcamps promises doubled salary expectations, with average pay packets hitting £70,000 for cloud computing pros with demand for cloud and coding skills sky high, bootcamps help participants build skills from scratch and guarantee an interview entry-level talent in hot demand as British tech sector still needs junior staff...
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Julian Assange starts final UK legal battle to avoid extradition to US
The WikiLeaks founder, who’s been indicted on 18 charges in the US, could face extradition should the London court rules against him. ADVERTISEMENT WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is facing what could be his final court hearing in the UK to avoid being extradited to the US on spy charges. The High Court in London will...
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Harry and William united over fashion statement they are both obsessed with
At two evening royal engagements this year, Prince William was spotted dressed to the nines – wearing a stylish navy tuxedo at the BAFTAs award ceremony in London on February 18, and a black tuxedo with a matching black bow tie to the London’s Air Ambulance Charity Gala dinner earlier this month. Fans have often...
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Elgin marbles row reignites as fashion show held by ‘stolen’ artefacts
The British Museum Elgin Marbles row has been reignited after the world-famous museum held a fashion show using the Greek artefacts as a backdrop. Greece’s culture minister has slammed the museum for showing “zero respect” to its cultural heritage, which arrived in the UK in 1806 at the behest of Lord Elgin, who removed the...
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UK Approved Bodies found Team-AB to aid regulatory understanding
UK Approved Bodies and those undergoing the designation process have announced the foundation of Team-AB. Team-AB represents UK Approved Bodies in their dealings with key stakeholders, including: theMedicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), industry trade associations and other stakeholder groups where a combined effort is beneficial. Team-AB will provide a forum for applicant and...
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NBA: Damian Lillard named All-Star Game MVP in record East win over West
Damian Lillard was named the NBA All-Star Game’s Most Valuable Player after helping the Eastern Conference beat the Western Conference 211-186. The Milwaukee Bucks guard scored 39 points, including 11 three-pointers, in Indianapolis. The East’s points tally was a record in an All-Star Game, surpassing the 196 scored by the West in 2016. “It’s an...
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Rotterdam Open: Jannik Sinner beats Alex de Minaur to rise to third in world
Jannik Sinner will climb to a career-high third in the world ranking after beating Alex de Minaur in straight sets to win the Rotterdam Open. The Australian Open champion will become Italy’s highest-ranked male player in history after beating world number 11 De Minaur 7-5 6-4. It is a 12th career title for Sinner, who...
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India vs England: Ravichandran Ashwin returns to third Test in Rajkot
India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is returning to the third Test against England after missing the third day because of a family emergency. Ashwin will be back in Rajkot on Sunday’s fourth day and will be able to take part immediately. “The team and its supporters have stood united in support of Ashwin during this challenging...
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Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce donates $100,000 to injured victims of Super Bowl victory parade
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce has donated $100,000 (£79,000) to two surviving victims of a fatal mass shooting during his team’s Super Bowl victory parade. Representatives for the NFL star confirmed to Today on NBC – the US partner of Sky News – that his Eighty-Seven and Running foundation made two $50,000 (£40,000) donations...