From train robberies to ‘Hi Mum’ texts, we are fighting an ever-changing face of fraud August 7, 2023 We've almost all received a "hi mum" message trying to defraud us, but for the victims who fall for the scammers, we must have a safety net, writes Chris Hayward.
Why Tom Hanks’ grumpy old man role in A Man Called Otto doesn’t work January 24, 2023 A Man Called Otto Star rating: ★★☆☆☆ When you think of movie stars that seem nice, Tom Hanks has to be at the top of the list. You don’t play Mr Rogers, Walt Disney, Woody, and Santa Claus without people feeling affection toward you. That’s why the two-time Oscar winner seems such an odd choice [...]
Ed Warner: My advice to aspiring youngsters is to do your homework October 27, 2022 I never imagined I’d end up spending half my working week immersed in the world of sport. I stumbled into it via a serendipitous alignment of the stars in my mid 30s and have been privileged to parlay my enthusiasm for sport and my business knowledge into emotionally rewarding experiences for the past fifteen years. [...]
Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt must help families with soaring childcare bills to strengthen UK economy, CBI urges March 1, 2023 Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt should help young families with the cost of childcare to tackle worker shortages that are holding back the UK economy, the country’s largest business lobby group has urged today. British households have been spiked by a 60 per cent cash terms rise in childcare bills over the last decade, far [...]
Defence giant BAE Systems to nearly double apprentice hiring spree next year December 19, 2022 BAE Systems, one of the UK’s biggest defence companies, is set to nearly double its hiring spree next year. The FTSE defence firm is planning to hire more than 2,600 graduates and apprentices next year, across cybersecurity, software development, aerospace engineering, accountancy and human resources. Although BAE typically invests around £100m annually in education, skills [...]
London start-up founders reap rewards of almost £200m in loans October 10, 2022 London has received more start-up loan cash than anywhere else in the country after a decade of a programme supporting entrepreneurs. Founders in the capital have received £187.1m through the government backed Start Up Loan scheme, with businesses across the country being provided with loans and mentoring. The scheme has delivered more than 97,000 loans [...]
Can the Saudi Pro League buy a reputation for good, watchable football? August 4, 2023 It is difficult not to look to the Saudi Pro League with a sense of admiration. Many will disagree with the methods of the Saudi Arabian clubs – throwing money at players until they nod and accept a transfer to the Middle East – but others will argue that other leagues, especially in Europe, had [...]
Letters: Trust the digital native kids June 15, 2022 [Re: Our pledge to bridge the digital divide will shape our post-pandemic future, yesterday] Following London Tech Week and the government’s announcement of a new Digital Strategy to make the UK a global tech superpower, more needs to be done to increase our tech prowess. Young people in the UK are unlikely to secure highly [...]
Energy bills set to RISE next year as volatility spooks oil and gas markets November 6, 2023 Household energy bills will not ease any time soon, with forecasters warning that the energy price cap is now set to rise again.
Where to watch Six Nations in London, plus exclusive breakfast event and our rugby drink of the week March 8, 2024 Here we go, the final push in this year’s Six Nations. It looks as if Ireland will go on to take the title after rounds four and five but that’s no excuse for dropping out of plans to watch games across London. Here are our pub and bar recommendations for the next two weeks, as [...]