Results tagged “EU”

1. Water isn't very wet

Following a three-year investigation the EU has concluded that water does not hydrate. Producers of bottled water are now forbidden by law from making the claim that water can prevent dehydration.

Boris Johnson announced this morning the Thames Cable Car linking North Greenwich with Royal Docks would be rebranded Emirates Air Line as part of a sponsorship deal.

The Mayor of London said the link could open next summer but refused to guarantee the £59million project would be ready in time for the Olympics.

New EU rules came into force this month designed to limit the size of bankers' bonuses. Extra remuneration in Europe will be capped, with at least half paid in shares or contingent capital.

Also, in a bid to stop what is perceived as rewards for reckless short-term risk, up to 60 per cent of the bonus will be deferred for at least three years.

When a woman becomes a mother, does the glass ceiling turn into a concrete roof?

Maternity in the workplace has become even more of a conversation piece following the emergence of draft European legislation increasing paid leave.

The Wharf visits the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which is already considering the possible impact of a Tory government on the City

You don't get into power in Britain by winning an opinion poll in January.

That said, businesses are becoming aware that they might need to get to know the opposition in case there's a new landlord this summer.

By Jim Fitzpatrick

At Defra I've been focusing on questions such as "when is a Cornish pasty not a Cornish pasty?"; when is it OK to eat it? And when is it time to discard it? Foods with Protected Name status are given legal protection against imitation throughout the EU, and I've been reminding farmers, producers and consumers that the scheme guarantees the authenticity of regional and traditional foods.

The House of Lords has urged the Government to step up its anti-terror plans for the 2012 Olympics.

A report by the house's EU Committee suggests the UK should make immediate contact with the union's emergency task force to reduce the potential impact of any attack during the games.