LONDON — Uber suffered another setback in its biggest market outside the United States after a British employment tribunal rejected the ride-hailing company’s argument that its drivers are self-employed. The decision on Friday, which affirmed a ruling …
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Fewer Independent Restaurants Opening in London
Restaurant owners are becoming less adventurous in London, and some are blaming Brexit for creating a squeeze. The number of new spinoff restaurants in London jumped in the past year to 53 from 25, while the number of new, non-chain restaurants fell to 193 …
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Croatian businessman Ivica Todoric arrested in London
London police say a prominent Croatian businessman has been arrested in Britain on a warrant issued by Croatian authorities. Police said Tuesday that 66-year-old Ivica Todoric will appear in Westminster Magistrates’ Court later in the day. He is the …
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Rolet being forced out of London Stock Exchange, says big investor
One of the London Stock Exchange Group’s biggest shareholders has demanded the resignation of its chairman, alleging that chief executive Xavier Rolet is being forced to leave the LSE against his wishes. The Children’s Investment Fund, a $ 17bn hedge …
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Companies pull London listings citing market volatility
Companies trying to list in London with an aggregate market valuation of about £7bn have pulled their flotations, citing adverse market conditions despite high levels of activity on the capital’s exchange. Arqiva, the TV, radio and mobile phone mast …
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Police: Taxi hits pedestrians in central London; not terror
British police said Wednesday they were responding to a “serious injury accident” after a taxi hit pedestrians in London’s busy Covent Garden area. The Metropolitan Police force said it was believed to be a traffic collision and not terrorism. Witnesses …
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