Day in the life: Volvo Ocean Race technology chief Jordi Neves June 28, 2018 The technology chief for the Volvo Ocean Race, which finishes this week, describes how he overcomes the challenges the sailing event throws up. The Volvo Ocean Race is the longest, toughest sailing event in the world and, with 85 per cent of the 45,000-nautical mile race taking place in the middle of nowhere, there are [...]
Revealed: The huge challenge facing Christian Wade as he goes Stateside to join the NFL’s International Player Pathway Programme November 20, 2018 Christian Wade has established himself among the all-time greats in Premiership history when it comes to try-scoring, but he now faces the biggest challenge yet of his sporting career as he attempts to reinvent himself as an NFL star. The former Wasps wing this month embarked on the challenge of breaking into American football, starting [...]
UK car industry investment slumps to half the amount announced this time last year as Brexit uncertainty bites June 26, 2018 The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said today that investment in Britain’s car industry has stalled – dipping by half compared to the same time last year. The SMMT’s boss said there was no Brexit dividend for the UK automotive industry, particularly in what he described as “an increasingly hostile and protectionist global [...]
Hotel Artemis film review: A stylish but ultimately disappointing homage to John Wick July 19, 2018 Hotel Artemis is a film of almosts. It almost belies its meagre $14m budget. It almost has something to say about contemporary America. It almost puts an interesting sci-fi spin on a classic crime caper. It’s almost good. It begins with a paint-by-numbers bank heist gone awry, although this is soon revealed to be [...]
London and southeast in Tier 3: What are the rules? December 17, 2020 Most of the southeast of England is set to join London in Tier 3 from midnight on Friday, as the government scrambles to contain a sharp spike in coronavirus cases. The move will see Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Peterborough, and the whole of Hertfordshire move into the highest level of restrictions from 0.01am on Saturday. It [...]
I’m a capitalist, you idiot – and if you value freedom, you are too | City A.M. July 20, 2018 I was asked on a podcast this week if capitalism and communism can co-exist. The short answer is, yes: capitalism has created wealthy, liberal and diverse societies, which tolerate a range of ideologies – even ones as fanciful and hazardous as communism. But the harmonisation stops there. The freedom that capitalism inspires and the force [...]
UK government offers Hitachi £13.3bn to develop nuclear projects in Wales May 17, 2018 The British government has offered to provide ¥2 trillion (£13.3bn) in financial support to build nuclear reactors for Hitachi-owned Horizon Nuclear Power plant in Wales. The government is focusing on creating new reactors as the current ones, which supply Britain with more than 20 per cent of its power, are becoming outdated and some will [...]
The subscription economy may be the future for businesses, as firms switch to selling outcomes rather than products August 29, 2018 When was the last time you actually bought a DVD or CD? Most likely, you subscribe to a digital streaming service, like Netflix or Spotify. Congratulations, you’re part of the burgeoning subscription economy. But this subscription-based economy isn’t just limited to entertainment media. Increasingly, both individual consumers and big businesses are finding it more convenient [...]
Fintech mortgage broker Trussle secures £13.6m in Goldman Sachs-led funding May 9, 2018 Online UK mortgage broker Trussle has has secured £13.6m in financing from a group of international investors led by investment bank Goldman Sachs as part of its Series B funding round. The fintech company, which launched in 2016, uses its online platform to offer consumers an easier and more transparent way to access a mortgage. [...]
The Ferrari 812 Superfast lives up to its name – and then some November 26, 2020 We reckon the Ferrari 812 Superfast has the finest engine of any new car. With 800hp going through the rear wheels, it’s wildly intense.