England put their aggressive mantra into practice to thrash Australia and reach the World Cup final July 11, 2019 It’s one thing to talk about positive intent, batting mantras and aggressive game-plans. It’s another to put them into practice on the biggest stage. Today England faced Australia, the most successful World Cup team in cricket history, who had never lost a semi-final in seven attempts – and they smashed them off the park to [...]
DEBATE: Is it time to accept the sunk cost and scrap HS2? May 21, 2019 Is it time to accept the sunk cost and scrap HS2? Andrew Bridgen, Conservative MP for North West Leicestershire, says YES. There is a saying that “your first loss is your best loss”. This is where we are with HS2, with its escalating costs and diminishing public support. Initially, the HS2 budget was set at [...]
From the World Cup to Ashes series and The Hundred: English cricket’s battle for hearts and minds May 21, 2019 With the biggest ever summer of international cricket about to start, featuring a men’s World Cup as well as men’s and women’s Ashes series, the sport faces perhaps its greatest challenge. But will such riches put cricket back in the public consciousness for the first time since 2005? That year’s Ashes series marked the end [...]
Westminster City Council to spend £28m tackling traffic and air pollution along the Strand January 30, 2019 Westminster City Council has pledged £28m to tackle the traffic jams and air pollution plaguing the Strand and transform the area into a “world-class cultural and learning quarter”. The local authority plans to address the “poor public spaces and safety” and traffic congestion around the Strand Aldwych, seeking feedback from the public as it develops its [...]
Exeter’s chief Tony Rowe has overseen the club’s rise to the top of English rugby – now he’s dreaming of a second Premiership title May 22, 2019 When Tony Rowe sat down with Exeter chairman John Baxter in 1993 to discuss a £4,000 sponsorship deal, neither could have envisaged the success that was to follow. Exeter were in English rugby’s fourth tier and struggling, but local businessman Rowe, owner of South West Communications, was sold by Baxter’s passion. So began a 26-year [...]
Reach 4 Entertainment acquisitions boost share price despite dip in full-year revenues May 2, 2019 Shares in theatre marketing firm Reach 4 Entertainment (R4E) ticked up this morning, as investors overlooked a slip in the firm’s revenues for the full year. Read more: Gary Neville nets sale of stake in production company The figures R4E posted full-year revenues of £77.7m, down from £80.2m last year. Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, [...]
Reach 4 Entertainment acquisitions boost share price despite dip in full-year revenues May 2, 2019 Shares in theatre marketing firm Reach 4 Entertainment (R4E) ticked up this morning, as investors overlooked a slip in the firm’s revenues for the full year. Read more: Gary Neville nets sale of stake in production company The figures R4E posted full-year revenues of £77.7m, down from £80.2m last year. Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, [...]
Where chefs plan to celebrate the end of lockdown 2 December 1, 2020 It has been a truly miserable month for foodies, who have had to rely on the new home delivery options from top restaurants to get their fix. As lockdown 2 nears its conclusion, we spoke to some of London’s top chefs to find out where they will be spending their first post-lockdown meal. Take some [...]
Investor groups back Shaftesbury board ahead of shareholder showdown February 3, 2019 West End landlord Shaftesbury has secured the support of two major investor groups as it braces for a showdown with shareholder Sammy Tak Lee at its annual general meeting this week. Hong Kong billionaire Lee, who owns 26 per cent of the property group, last week called on investors to vote against three resolutions allowing [...]
Crossrail ‘could be delayed until spring 2021’ April 18, 2019 Crossrail could be delayed until as long as 2021 after incurring some difficulty with the dynamic testing of trains and signalling, according to a BBC source. The Elizabeth Line, which will run between Reading and Shenfield Essex underneath central London, had been due to open in December 2018. Read more: MPs warn Crossrail may not [...]