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%GBP, ALLTOP, BUSINESS, COS, EUROPE, EURTOP, GOV, INDUSTRIAL, INDUSTRIES, TOP, TRN, UK, WORLD Keywords: %GBP; ALLTOP; BUSINESS; COS; EUROPE; EURTOP; GOV; INDUSTRIAL; INDUSTRIES; TOP; TRN; UK; WORLD EN %GBP ALLTOP BUSINESS COS EUROPE EURTOP GOV INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIES TOP TRN UK WORLD QW3LYCT0AFB9 (Bloomberg) -- Sign up for our Beyond Brexit weekly newsletter, follow us @Brexit and subscribe to our podcast. [Extracted from the article]

Issuers should be disclosing their reserves on "a daily basis", said Bill Cannon, head of ETF portfolio management at crypto asset manager Valkyrie. Keywords: %XDT; %XUC; %XUT; 0890888DID; 0899303D; 1624511D; 19963Z; ALLTOP; BON; BUSINESS; COS; ETF; EUROPE; FIN; GOV; INDUSTRIES; MARKETS; TEC; TECSVC; TOP; UK; WORLD; WWTOP; WWTOPAM; WWTOPAS; WWTOPEU EN %XDT %XUC %XUT 0890888DID 0899303D 1624511D 19963Z ALLTOP BON BUSINESS COS ETF EUROPE FIN GOV INDUSTRIES MARKETS TEC TECSVC TOP UK WORLD WWTOP WWTOPAM WWTOPAS WWTOPEU As crypto's most traded tokens, stablecoins have ballooned in circulation under a relatively light-touch regulatory regime. Following its fine last year, the issuer said it planned to reduce its commercial paper holdings over time in favor of more liquid assets like US Treasury bills. [Extracted from the article]

The UK committee advising on financial law has stated that pension trustees may consider climate change when making investment decisions, addressing concerns that this could be a breach of fiduciary duty. The committee emphasized that trustees are required to make careful decisions and should consider factors such as climate change that may not be reflected in market prices. While the guidance is aimed at pension funds, it is also relevant for legal advisers, investment consultants, fund managers, and insurers. The committee's findings are not legally binding, but ESG investors in the UK have welcomed the announcement and called for their incorporation into financial market regulation and monitoring. [Extracted from the article]

The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority released a consultation paper on Wednesday outlining an initial approach for how asset managers should label ESG products. Keywords: 0629846DBB; 2630281ZLN; BUSINESS; COS; EUROPE; FIN; GOV; INDUSTRIES; MARKETS; SUSTAIN; UK; WORLD EN 0629846DBB 2630281ZLN BUSINESS COS EUROPE FIN GOV INDUSTRIES MARKETS SUSTAIN UK WORLD Asset managers in the U.K. may be facing more rules dictating how to classify environmental, social and governance investments than their peers in the European Union, creating extra red tape for firms that do business in both jurisdictions. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the acquirement of the Los Angeles-based oil company Atlantic Richfield Co. (ARCO) for the Fleet Street in London, England newspaper "Sunday Observer." It states that the sale for the newspaper company was made due to its one million dollars loss annually. It says that the purchased, which was directed by Douglass Cater to ARCO's chairman Robert O. Anderson, was a financial liabilities purchase rather than profitable assets. Meanwhile, Anderson agrees to provide editorial independence for editors of the "Observer," a right that is dissented by its first bidder Publisher Rupert Murdoch. It adds that such purchase will improve his company's public relation to Great Britain's ruling elite and will give him a valuable asset for the politicized business of oil.

Keywords: 0629846DBB; 2630281ZLN; BUSINESS; COS; EUROPE; FIN; GOV; INDUSTRIES; MARKETS; SUSTAIN; UK; WORLD EN 0629846DBB 2630281ZLN BUSINESS COS EUROPE FIN GOV INDUSTRIES MARKETS SUSTAIN UK WORLD Asset managers in the U.K. may be facing more rules dictating how to classify environmental, social and governance investments than their peers in the European Union, creating extra red tape for firms that do business in both jurisdictions. The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority released a consultation paper on Wednesday outlining an initial approach for how asset managers should label ESG products. [Extracted from the article]

Graphcore Ltd., a UK microchip maker, is reportedly considering a sale to foreign buyers due to its inability to capitalize on the artificial intelligence boom. The company, based in Bristol, has been in talks with major technology companies to secure funding to cover its increasing losses. Some investors have already increased the value of their stakes in anticipation of a deal worth over $500 million. However, any sale to foreign investors would need to undergo a review by national security officials. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: 0635141DLN; CNA@LN; ALLTOP; BUSINESS; CLIMATE; CMD; CONS; COS; ELC; EUROPE; GOV; INDUSTRIES; LAW; MARKETS; NRG; RET; STK; TOP; UK; UTI; WORLD EN 0635141DLN CNA@LN ALLTOP BUSINESS CLIMATE CMD CONS COS ELC EUROPE GOV INDUSTRIES LAW MARKETS NRG RET STK TOP UK UTI WORLD Centrica Plc, the U.K.'s biggest energy supplier, fell to a seven-month low after the government announced plans to extend its price cap on the most expensive energy tariffs beyond 2023. The price cap has seen negative margins for many energy suppliers, exacerbated by some aspects of the current market design, the government said in the strategy paper. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the role of organizational culture and environment in supporting and sustaining effective use of wellbeing technology at work. Topics discussed include some of the foundations needed before organizations adopt wellness technology; tremendous potential to employers to support a broader culture of health; and views of Wellbeing expert Professor Cary Cooper, on issue. Also mentions about the technology and mental health.

German competition is again causing uneasiness in Great Britain. The damage inflicted upon German industry by the war was severe enough, one would have thought, to satisfy the greediest competitor, but the hoped-for monopoly of trade has not been realized. The English papers that formerly lamented the prevalence of the label "Made in Germany" are again bewailing the effectiveness of German competition. The cost of production is relatively low in Germany because of lower wages and longer hours. Trade-union restrictions have had to give way under pressure of the hard conditions imposed by the victorious nations.

$1.5 Trillion Margins Calls Risk Energy Trade (10:25 a.m.) European energy trading risks grinding to a halt unless governments extend liquidity to cover margin calls of at least $1.5 trillion, according to Norway's Equinor ASA. Keywords: 0629846DBB; CNA@LN; EQNR@NO; FORTUM@FH; INSE@LN; SHEL@LN; SLDZ@FH; UCG@IM; UN01@GR; ALLTOP; BUSINESS; CMD; COS; EUROPE; GEN; GER; GOV; INDUSTRIES; MARKETS; NRG; UK; UTI; WORLD; WWTOP EN 0629846DBB CNA@LN EQNR@NO FORTUM@FH INSE@LN SHEL@LN SLDZ@FH UCG@IM UN01@GR ALLTOP BUSINESS CMD COS EUROPE GEN GER GOV INDUSTRIES MARKETS NRG UK UTI WORLD WWTOP Switzerland and Finland joined Germany in offering credit facilities to energy companies as the worsening supply crunch and surging prices threaten to create financial havoc in Europe. Russian Gas-Price Cap on the Agenda (10:42 a.m.) EU energy ministers this week may decide to set a limit on the price of Russian natural gas, Spanish Environmental Transition Minister Teresa Ribera said. [Extracted from the article]

The article identifies several free research resources from business schools, publishing companies, management consultancies, and think tanks. Topics discussed include the publication of books and journals by business schools and the use of social media by publishers for informing the public about the release of a new book. The "Harvard Business Review" issued by Harvard Business School and the release of the "McKinsey Quarterly" of research firm McKinsey & Co. are then mentioned.

The article reports on the economic impact of Prime Minister Harold Wilson's program to achieve national economic strength through deflation in Great Britain. It shows that four Mayfair hotels have received cancellations on eight major Christmas celebrations and sales for television sets and automobiles. It also indicates that exports rose only 93 million U.S. dollars from July to October 1966, while production index in October 1966 fell 3%.

Keywords: ALLTOP; BUSINESS; COS; DRG; EUROPE; EURTOP; GENTOP; GOV; HEA; INDUSTRIES; TOP; UK; WORLD; WWTOP; WWTOPEU EN ALLTOP BUSINESS COS DRG EUROPE EURTOP GENTOP GOV HEA INDUSTRIES TOP UK WORLD WWTOP WWTOPEU QZB528DWLU6D (Bloomberg) - The U.K. government wants to avoid the use of vaccine passports over the winter, but no final decision has been made, Health Minister Sajid Javid said on Sunday. The U.K. is on pace to start a vaccine booster program this month, Javid said. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: NBS@LN; BUSINESS; COS; EUROPE; FIN; INDUSTRIES; INS; UK; WORLD EN NBS@LN BUSINESS COS EUROPE FIN INDUSTRIES INS UK WORLD QZ9DGIDWLU6H (Bloomberg) - Nationwide Building Society is removing free European travel insurance from the list of perks its current account holders currently enjoy, The Guardian newspaper reported. NBS@LN, BUSINESS, COS, EUROPE, FIN, INDUSTRIES, INS, UK, WORLD. [Extracted from the article]

ALLTOP, BUSINESS, EUROPE, EURTOP, GENTOP, GOV, TOP, UK, WORLD, WWTOP, WWTOPAM, WWTOPEU Keywords: ALLTOP; BUSINESS; EUROPE; EURTOP; GENTOP; GOV; TOP; UK; WORLD; WWTOP; WWTOPAM; WWTOPEU EN ALLTOP BUSINESS EUROPE EURTOP GENTOP GOV TOP UK WORLD WWTOP WWTOPAM WWTOPEU The European Union has backed off a threat of imminent legal action against the U.K. over breaches of the Northern Ireland protocol of the Brexit agreement as the two sides try to work through their differences. [Extracted from the article]

In one of its boldest and most controversial moves yet, the company said this month that it would buy U.K. asthma drug maker Vectura Group Plc, a deal that would add fresh expertise in devices, inhalation, regulation and clinical manufacturing. Keywords: 3400398Z; 6949817ZLN; BATS@LN; CG; IMB@LN; PM; VEC@LN; ALLTOP; BUSINESS; CONS; CONSD; CONSS; COS; DRG; EUROPE; GEN; GOV; HEA; INDUSTRIAL; INDUSTRIES; LEI; MAC; NORTHAM; POL; RET; TOP; UK; US; WORLD; WWTOP; WWTOPAM EN 3400398Z 6949817ZLN BATS@LN CG IMB@LN PM VEC@LN ALLTOP BUSINESS CONS CONSD CONSS COS DRG EUROPE GEN GOV HEA INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIES LEI MAC NORTHAM POL RET TOP UK US WORLD WWTOP WWTOPAM Philip Morris's purchase of an inhaler maker has proven controversial QWL92JDWX2QB (Bloomberg) -- When Moira Gilchrist was first approached by Philip Morris International Inc., she wondered what a tobacco company wanted from a scientist who had previously worked on clinical trials for anti-cancer drugs. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: 3400398Z; 6949817ZLN; BATS@LN; IMB@LN; PM; VEC@LN; ALLTOP; BUSINESS; CONS; CONSD; CONSS; COS; DRG; EUROPE; EURTOP; GEN; GOV; HEA; INDUSTRIAL; INDUSTRIES; LEI; MAC; NORTHAM; POL; RET; TOP; UK; US; WORLD; WWTOP; WWTOPAM; WWTOPEU EN 3400398Z 6949817ZLN BATS@LN IMB@LN PM VEC@LN ALLTOP BUSINESS CONS CONSD CONSS COS DRG EUROPE EURTOP GEN GOV HEA INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIES LEI MAC NORTHAM POL RET TOP UK US WORLD WWTOP WWTOPAM WWTOPEU Philip Morris's purchase of an inhaler maker has proven controversial QWKTSFDWRGG3 (Bloomberg) -- When Moira Gilchrist was first approached by Philip Morris International Inc., she wondered what a tobacco company wanted from a scientist who had previously worked on clinical trials for anti-cancer drugs. In one of its boldest and most controversial moves yet, the company said this month that it would buy U.K. asthma drug maker Vectura Group Plc, a $1.2 billion deal that would add fresh expertise in devices, inhalation, regulation and clinical manufacturing. [Extracted from the article]

This section offers businesses news briefs worldwide as of May 24, 1933. Germany failed to maintain a favorable balance due to a reduction in foreign trade inspite of its efforts to gain a position at the World Economic Conference. Great Brtitain concluded some treaties that will remove third parties from various markets in spite of the tariff truce agreed upon by 8 nations. The French deplored the logic behind U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt's disarmament speech, saying that peace can only be assured by an inviolable pact between powerful nations.

The article offers some of the useful toolkits, advice and guidance that are available to occupational health (OH) practitioners wrestling. It mentions that occupational health practitioners will inevitably need to keep fully abreast of the regularly updated information being published by Public Health England. It also mentions Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) toolkit is free to download from the society's website.

The UK government has canceled a trial program that aimed to use hydrogen for home heating due to safety concerns raised by residents. This cancellation is another setback for the government's efforts to decarbonize heating systems. However, the government will still support the possibility of blending up to 20% hydrogen into the natural gas distribution network. The government will assess other pilot projects across Europe and make a decision in 2026 regarding the role of hydrogen in home heating. [Extracted from the article]

Discusses entrepreneurship in Great Britain, as of August 9, 1999. Government poll that revealed most people view entrepreneurship with grave doubts; July 1999 meeting that British officials had with Americans regarding capitalism; Reasons for the lack of entrepreneurial spirit in Britain, including the harsh bankruptcy laws.

The article presents information on relationship between business community and education institutions in Great Britain. It informs that the Government will improve the communication between education institutes and the workplace to reduce the employment crises. It informs that the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) published their responses to the Wilson review of business-university engagement that focused on government effort to create prosperity for young people.

The article deals with the decision of British firm Jardine, Matheson & Co. to end trading with China. Following the Communists' victory in mainland China, several British firms such as Butterfield & Swire and Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corp. had the misguided notion that they could do profitable business with Communist leader Mao Tse-tung. The foreign firms faced big taxes, confiscations and bans against layoffs.

The article discusses business and other issues from around the world. The Southern Rice Industry has scheduled its Rice Week event from February 7 to 14, 1937. One commentator emphasizes the need for Great Britain to develop strategies to improve its foreign trade activities following the completion of its rearmament program. The Institute of American Meat Packers announced an increase in sausage production in 1936.

The article discusses the effort of British Prime Minister Edward Heath to make the country more competitive in business by selling several state-owned companies. The government is planning to sell a brewery, 200 pubs and placed Skyways Coach Air Ltd. in receivership. In addition, the prime minister plans to convince the National Coal Board to sell companies not related to the industry.

The article discusses business and industrial management in Great Britain in 1959. It reports that like in the U.S., the rise of an executive group professional in background, outlook and method is also happening in Great Britain. The British Institute of Management, an organization modeled after the American Management Association, is also noted for issuing pamphlets about work study, operational research and indexes of productivity.

The article offers news briefs related to business as of March 1937. There is likelihood that the armament industry in Great Britain would lead to economic crisis. The topics that form part of the reform program of Canadian Transport Minister C. D. Howe include the capitalization of Canadian National Railways, the establishment of a tans-Canada air service, and control of carriers under federal license. Prices of several products in Japan have increased including tuna fish, beef, and bread.

The article discusses the changes that are taking place in business in Great Britain. From the opinion of a leading American management consultant, British business is changing in terms of attitude, structure, and operational methods. Pointed out in this article is the adoption of Britain's companies and industries of the American ideas and techniques. Peter Runge, vice president of the Confederation of British Industry, is saying fundamental change is in the air.

This section offers business news briefs around the world. The American Federation of Labor has totally repudiated the International Federation of Trade Unions, and will have no ties whatsoever with this organization. Factory workers' earnings in New York State continue to drop from April 1921 to May 1921. The British coal strike has been settled after being in effect for 89 days.

This section offers world news briefs as of October 1930. Unemployment rate in Great Britain has declined by 36,158. The accumulation of gold in Paris, France is projected to cease as tourist expenditures come to an end and seasonal raw material purchases begin. A new 50 million dollar loan has been contracted by Argentina with New York banks to cover the loan for an identical amount which comes due October 1, 1930.

This section offers news briefs about business and economy worldwide. Business situation in Great Britain is characterized as depressed, despite the slight improvement of individual commodities. In Germany, Reichsbank could follow international trends by reducing bank rates. A new tariff could be implemented in Argentina following the move of the finance minister to appoint a committee of customs appraisers.

This section offers business news briefs from around the world in 1936. Berlin, Germany, is looking into open devaluation for the fall of 1936, and arrangements to regain normal trade with the U.S. and other countries. In Great Britain, stock markets are performing good, stores continue to report good earnings and duty on electric hand lamps will be increased. The Soviet Union is making improvements in all transport services and plans to buy some rail equipment from Great Britain.

This section offers international news briefs on business. In Italy, the actions prompted by the demands for colonial security, territorial and economic expansion have brought up the problem of redistribution of economic resources. In Germany, the government has threatened to punish farmers who are refusing to sell their surplus. In Great Britain, the government is planning a new approach to address the possibility of trouble with Italy in line with the peace negotiations.

This section offers business news briefs outside the U.S. In Great Britain, the unemployed population shrank by 54,600 in Septmber 1934, resulting to 10.233 million registered employees in the state. In Germany, unemployed employees were reduced by 116,000 in September 1934 and the U.S. declined on agreeing to a new trade deal with the German government. In Canada, interest rate on savings deposits had shrank since May 1934 from 3 percent to 2 percent, despite the issuing of the 250 million dollars worth of conversion loan by the Canadian government.

The article informs that a new research from group risk insurer Ellipse reveal that small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are not ready to support sick employees.

Keywords: 0629846DBB; CNA@LN; EQNR@NO; FORTUM@FH; GAZP@RM; INSE@LN; SHEL@LN; SLDZ@FH; UCG@IM; UN01@GR; ALLTOP; BUSINESS; CMD; COS; ELC; EUROPE; GEN; GER; GOV; INDUSTRIES; MARKETS; NRG; UK; UTI; WORLD; WWTOP EN 0629846DBB CNA@LN EQNR@NO FORTUM@FH GAZP@RM INSE@LN SHEL@LN SLDZ@FH UCG@IM UN01@GR ALLTOP BUSINESS CMD COS ELC EUROPE GEN GER GOV INDUSTRIES MARKETS NRG UK UTI WORLD WWTOP Switzerland and Finland joined Germany in offering credit facilities to energy companies as the worsening supply crunch and surging prices threaten to create financial havoc in Europe. When EU energy ministers meet in Brussels on Friday, deploying "emergency liquidity instruments" is one of the key items on the agenda pushed by the Czech presidency. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: 0629846DBB; ENGI@FP; GAZP@RM; INGA@NA; ALLTOP; BUSINESS; CMD; CMDTOP; COS; ELC; EUROPE; EURTOP; FRA; FUTURES; GEN; GER; GOV; GOVTOP; INDUSTRIES; MARKETS; NRG; NRGTOP; TOP; UK; UTI; WORLD; WWTOP; WWTOPAM; WWTOPAS; WWTOPEU EN 0629846DBB ENGI@FP GAZP@RM INGA@NA ALLTOP BUSINESS CMD CMDTOP COS ELC EUROPE EURTOP FRA FUTURES GEN GER GOV GOVTOP INDUSTRIES MARKETS NRG NRGTOP TOP UK UTI WORLD WWTOP WWTOPAM WWTOPAS WWTOPEU European energy prices plunged on signs that the region is stepping up efforts to curb a crisis that threatens to tip the region into recession with winter approaching. RHF4IADWX2PS (Bloomberg) -- European energy prices plunged on signs that the region is stepping up efforts to curb a crisis that threatens to tip the region into recession with winter approaching. [Extracted from the article]

A total of 2.2 million working age people in the UK are now on disability benefit, with 944,000 citing mental health as their main condition. Keywords: ALLTOP; BON; BUSINESS; CORONAVIR; COS; EUROPE; GLOBALMACR; GOV; HEA; INDUSTRIES; MARKETS; UK; WORLD EN ALLTOP BON BUSINESS CORONAVIR COS EUROPE GLOBALMACR GOV HEA INDUSTRIES MARKETS UK WORLD Britain is in the grip of a mental health epidemic that has left almost 1 million people on disability support and is costing the government billions of pounds, analysis of official figures by the Institute for Fiscal Studies has found. [Extracted from the article]

The UK may be a tiny island in the North Atlantic, but it has become one of the chief concerns for business leaders everywhere. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses how to find a service or business in a locality by using an iPhone and iPad through various applications (apps) which include Yell.com, formerly called the Yellow Pages in the Great Britain, Thomsonlocal and the Big Local App.

The article examines the need for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SME) to invest in occupational health (OH) services. Most businesses classified under SME include construction, wholesale, and transport which account for the employment of 12.5 million people in Great Britain. Providing the OH needs of small businesses is considered against several factors including the financial effect of long-term absence (LTA), the lack of absence management training, and the return of investment for acquiring the services of an OH professional. INSETS: CASE STUDY 1;CASE STUDY 2.

The article offers online research-related news briefs as of July 2016. Preprint registration will be allowed by Crossref by August 2016. The Glass Tree print-on-demand online publishing site that provides free tools to academic and scholarly authors for book publication has been launched by Lulu. The new eLife publishing platform Continuum replaces the original Highwire Press platform and supports continuous publication.

Between 2006 and 2008 ONS led a research group consisting of representives from 13 EU statistical offices and a small number of independent academics to: * develop new indicators on the economic impact of ICT in business, and * extend consistent analysis of ICT impacts to new countries The results show beneficial productivity effects associated with ICT. Firm-level analysis in Sweden and Netherlands suggests that this is partly due to ICT being a facilitator of wider innovation. The results of this study are compared with recent work in the US and a number of other OECD countries. The article concludes by outlining objectives for the next round of research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article supports the Office for National Statistics' monthly and annual surveys reconciliation programme. It presents an analysis of the coherence of business survey returns between the Monthly Inquiry into the Distribution and Service Sector (MIDSS) and Monthly Production Inquiry (MPI) compared with the Annual Business Inquiry. A two-stage methodology is employed: firstly, analysing the aggregate data and secondly, using microdata sets matching individual business responses from the monthly and annual surveys. This analysis is reported in terms of levels and growth rates for both an unadjusted and an adjusted MPI/MIDSS series. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Index of Production (IoP) published on 10 March 2008 was based on improved methods, as described in an article published in the January 2008 edition of Economic & Labour Market Review. These methodological changes were made primarily in response to concerns in the Office for National Statistics (ONS) about the quality of many of the very detailed published seasonally adjusted estimates. The change was also a response to a wider reprioritisation of ONS's business, which led to a 20 per cent reduction in the number of businesses sampled in the Monthly Production Inquiry, as used in the IoP. This article describes the impact of these methodological changes on the published results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article highlights a conference on the topic of small businesses which comes under a no-go area for occupational health (OH) provision and support not enough cash, not enough capacity, not enough interest or engagement from owners. It mentions the comment from Sonali Parekh, head of policy at the Federation of Small Businesses, argued that there is not only demand for greater worklplace health support among small and medium-sized enterprises but also an appetite for accessing OH expertise.