What3words wants to replace your address with three simple words, but how do you market such a revolutionary idea? January 14, 2019 Erase. Damp. Name. No, I’ve not gone mad due to the latest Brexit drama – these three words make up my exact location as I write this article. This information comes from What3words, a technology startup that’s trying to revolutionise – wait for it – addresses. It has divided up the entire world into a [...]
Ryanair boss to lead airline past 2019 but steers clear of five-year deal September 20, 2018 Ryanair's colourful chief executive Michael O'Leary has said he will stay on past 2019 but that he would prefer to sign a 12-month rolling contract instead of a five-year deal. O'Leary, who has led the airline since 1994, was speaking at the airline's AGM, which the media was originally banned from attending. He said he would prefer [...]
Ryanair boss to lead airline past 2019 but steers clear of five-year deal September 20, 2018 Ryanair's colourful chief executive Michael O'Leary has said he will stay on past 2019 but that he would prefer to sign a 12-month rolling contract instead of a five-year deal. O'Leary, who has led the airline since 1994, was speaking at the airline's AGM, which the media was originally banned from attending. He said he would prefer [...]
The £1m club: 10 UK law firms pay their average partner more than £1m September 19, 2018 Ten UK-based law firms paid their partners an average of £1m or above last year as the sector boomed on the back of strong deal flow and continued regulatory uncertainty. Research published today by website Legal Week showed that the UK’s top 50 law firms grew average profit per equity partner (Pep) five per cent [...]
The £1m club: 10 UK law firms pay their average partner more than £1m September 19, 2018 Ten UK-based law firms paid their partners an average of £1m or above last year as the sector boomed on the back of strong deal flow and continued regulatory uncertainty. Research published today by website Legal Week showed that the UK’s top 50 law firms grew average profit per equity partner (Pep) five per cent [...]
Uber’s creating car parks for waiting drivers at Gatwick and City airports April 9, 2017 Uber is setting up dedicated car parking areas for its drivers close to Gatwick and City airports in London, steering away from rows with locals. It’s understood the ride-sharing startup will most likely lease space near the airports to offer drivers a location to wait for pick ups. Uber drivers and other minicab drivers at [...]
John McDonnell would hound gig workers out of their jobs with his socialist dystopia September 13, 2018 Since becoming shadow chancellor, John McDonnell has worn the appearance of a wolf in sheep’s clothing. This week, he reverted to type as a wolf in wolf’s clothing. His speech at the TUC Congress on the gig economy shouldn’t surprise us. This is, after all, a man who waved Mao’s Little Red Book when he [...]
John McDonnell would hound gig workers out of their jobs with his socialist dystopia September 13, 2018 Since becoming shadow chancellor, John McDonnell has worn the appearance of a wolf in sheep’s clothing. This week, he reverted to type as a wolf in wolf’s clothing. His speech at the TUC Congress on the gig economy shouldn’t surprise us. This is, after all, a man who waved Mao’s Little Red Book when he [...]
Uber merges with Yandex, its rival in Russia and Eastern Europe in latest retreat after China July 13, 2017 Uber has announced a merger with its rival in Russia in the latest bid by the multi-billion dollar valued startup to start turning a profit. It will take a 36.6 per cent stake in the combined business which will also include UberEats worth $1.4bn, ploughing an additional $225m in cash into the business. The new [...]
Uber to adopt Holder Report recommendations following sexual harassment investigation June 12, 2017 Uber is to adopt all recommendations of the Holder Report following a Sunday board meeting, a representative said yesterday, although what this entails will remain under wraps until Tuesday. An investigation into the ride-hailing technology business was launched last year, following employee allegations of sexual harassment and a “bro culture” at the company. Uber’s board [...]