Hong Kong Horse Racing Tips: De Sousa set to shine for Happy Valley punters November 6, 2018 HONG Kong’s Happy Valley will be buzzing this afternoon thanks to the return of three-time British champion jockey Silvestre de Sousa to the inner-city track. Despite a brief appearance in the International Jockeys’ Challenge at the Valley last December, De Sousa missed last season’s Hong Kong action due to family commitments. His previous two short [...]
Holiday Homes: Head to Samoens in the French Alps to suss out new ski homes that allow you to resort hop at no extra cost February 18, 2019 Families wanting to buy a ski apartment without the hefty price tag of the best-known French resorts are finding smaller ski areas like Samoëns are a breath of fresh mountain air. An hour by car from Geneva, Samoëns is described by the French as one of their monuments historiques – that just happens to be [...]
Facebook, Cambridge Analytica, and your data – a look back one year after the personal data scandal March 21, 2019 Last Sunday marked the first anniversary of newspapers breaking the story of Cambridge Analytica. The Guardian and the New York Times revealed that the British political consulting firm had been able to harvest the personal data of millions of Facebook users without permission. Cambridge Analytica had to file for insolvency just a few months after [...]
European firms ‘unprepared’ for ‘no deal’ Brexit warn EU business groups August 14, 2018 European firms are unprepared for a “no deal” Brexit, risking widespread economic damage on both sides of the Channel if the UK leaves the EU in a disorderly manner, European business groups have warned. A “no deal” scenario would have major consequences for European companies if it means customs procedures, travel arrangements, and product standards [...]
Why a river of dirty money flows through the United Kingdom December 4, 2018 Britain first passed a law allowing for the creation of limited-liability companies – described by the Economist in 1999 as “the key to industrial capitalism” – in the mid-19th century. They quickly exploded in popularity. Those arrangements are now under close scrutiny, after landing at the heart of the money-laundering scandal that has enveloped Danish [...]
Turbulent times ahead for Heathrow as hotel tycoon launches High Court claim June 17, 2018 A legal battle surrounding Heathrow has been launched by hotel tycoon Surinder Arora following disputes around a potential multi-storey car park. In a High Court claim which might have profound ramifications for the future of the airport hub, Arora and Heathrow are at loggerheads over development rights for parking. Read more: Easyjet says an expanded [...]
Anthony Joshua proves the heavyweight division is built on his brilliance with brutal knockout of Alexander Povetkin September 25, 2018 When the referee stepped across Anthony Joshua as fallen challenger Alexander Povetkin crashed on the canvas for the second time in a matter of minutes on Saturday night, it was clearer than ever that the world champion remains the defining figure in heavyweight boxing. The match-up had always been an awkward one for Joshua. [...]
Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke has seen his biggest teams rejuvenated this season, hinting at a change in approach November 29, 2018 Stan Kroenke has had to become accustomed to criticism from supporters of his under-performing sports teams on either side of the Atlantic. For years, Kroenke’s outfits – among them Arsenal, NFL side the LA Rams and the NBA’s Denver Nuggets – have fallen short of competing for the top prizes, while the 71-year-old has shown [...]
Champions League and Europa League draws: A guide to English teams’ ties in the knockout rounds December 17, 2018 Monday’s draws for football’s European club competitions conjured some mouth-watering ties involving British sides, including a Premier League versus Bundesliga triple bill. In the Champions League last 16, Liverpool take on Bayern Munich, Manchester City meet Schalke, Tottenham face Borussia Dortmund and Manchester United play Paris Saint-Germain. Meanwhile the Europa League draw for the last [...]
The best way to explore the highlands is by plane – we visited the Carnegie Club in a Pilatus PC-12 NG September 14, 2018 The private plane I’m boarding at South London’s Biggin Hill would be ideal for anyone who owns a desert island or alpine ski lodge. It’s a multi-talented Pilatus PC-12 NG. My destination is closer to home but even more exclusive: The Carnegie Club at Scotland’s Skibo Castle. My pilot, Edwin Brenninkmeyer, who is also Pilatus’s [...]