Keeping back door closed might be Spurs’ best chance September 25, 2015 Ben Cleminson previews the best of the weekend’s Premier League action DERBY defeat to Arsenal on Wednesday night provided an unwelcome setback for Tottenham. After consecutive wins against Sunderland and Crystal Palace, the 2-1 reverse against their rivals in the Capital One Cup opened up the cracks that those wins had papered over. Spurs still [...]
Fighter planes soar over England to remember Britain’s Hardest Day August 19, 2015 Yesterday marked the 75th anniversary of the Battle for Britain’s “Hardest Day”, when south east military bases came under attack from the German Luftwaffe, with both sides recording their greatest loss of aircrafts in battle. The impressive commemorations involved 18 Spitfires and six Hurricanes flying over south east England. Staged from Biggin Hill yesterday afternoon, [...]
We profile five young developers that are shaking up the UK property industry February 25, 2016 The free-thinking “millennial generation” could be our most entrepreneurial age group. Having pushed the boundaries of communications and technology, many are now challenging traditional businesses, including property development, and are making a significant mark. They may be young, but the self confidence and business sense of the five developers profiled here has helped them deliver [...]
Nike does it again with profit bounce June 25, 2015 Nike last night reported a better-than-expected profit for the eighth quarter in a row, as it sold more high margin basketball shoes and apparel at higher prices. The company’s net income rose 24 per cent to $865m (£549m), while revenue rose 4.8 per cent to $7.78bn.
How the Jaguar F-Type bagged us an invite to party with Kendall Jenner February 3, 2016 There are four bungalows situated behind the high walls of the notorious Chateau Marmont, each one the location of countless rock n’ roll parties. Mine has a particularly macabre claim to fame; the master bedroom was where comedy icon John Belushi checked out permanently. It’s a modernist LA pad, with floor-to-ceiling windows, whitewashed brick walls, [...]
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales’ mobile network The People’s Operator sees revenues rise but US expansion eats into profit September 29, 2015 Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales' latest venture, mobile phone provider The People's Operator (TPO), announced its maiden results yesterday and revenues of £603,000. The figures Revenue grew 358 per cent in the six moths to 30 June, from £132,000 in the first half of 2014. The company's losses actually increased from £600,000 last year to £4.4m in [...]
Mix it up: Why you need to try a goat’s cheese cocktail October 6, 2015 Shoreditch’s Worship Street Whistling Shop has undergone a face-lift and has a new cocktail list to boot. I popped down to check out its new drinks, and though the paint wasn’t yet dry the cocktails were perfectly polished. Its new menu is based around the elements – earth, wind, fire and water – and the [...]
Have Britons tired of the UK seaside? Visits to the coast down 20pc in 10 years August 11, 2015 Sure, we do like to be beside the seaside – but is it losing its charm? We’re making fewer and fewer trips to the coast as seaside visits have dwindled by 20 per cent in just a decade. A National Trust study found that 58 per cent of Britons haven’t had a single day trip to [...]
Bosses who put on a brave face: Martin Wheatley grimaces through FCA annual meeting July 22, 2015 “The AGM is my favourite time of year” – said no one ever, least of all outgoing Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) chief Martin Wheatley yesterday, who had to sit through the FCA’s annual meeting with a face like a smacked bottom. Wheatley, who has been booted out of the job by George Osborne, now joins [...]
Graze grabs a snack in stores July 12, 2015 ONLINE snack retailer Graze is to start delivering to stores as well as letter boxes after launching in 1,200 Sainsbury’s, Boots and WH Smith Travel stores today. Graze, which is majority owned by private equity group Carlyle, delivers snack boxes to thousands of customers in the UK and the US. Revenues grew by 31 per [...]