Trevor Steven: Kylian Mbappe has emerged as the heir to Messi and Ronaldo February 16, 2022 Kylian Mbappe’s stunning individual goal in Tuesday’s Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid did a lot of things all at once. For PSG, it made a big difference to their chances of winning this last 16 tie. For Mbappe, meanwhile, that goal lifted his standing in the game and his confidence even [...]
To level up, Boris Johnson needs to build homes in satellite towns May 12, 2021 A key priority for the government is to revive the fortunes of Britain’s old industrial towns. Boris Johnson promised to bring jobs and skills directly to these areas, so people no longer need to leave in order to prosper. The economic revival of regional cities in the past two decades or so has put even [...]
‘Shocking’ transport gap revealed between north and south of UK – CityAM : CityAM October 8, 2021 UK think-tank Onward has revealed a staggering gap between the north and south of the UK when it comes to the number of jobs that are easily reachable by car and public transport. Mapping those jobs that can be reached within an hour’s drive or a 90-minute commute, researchers found that some parts of England [...]
Exclusive: Starmer calls for ‘economic reset’ as he makes pro-business pitch to the CBI November 21, 2021 Sir Keir Starmer will tomorrow hone Labour’s pitch as an unapologetically pro-business party as he claims the UK needs an economic “reset” after Brexit and Covid. Starmer, writing in City A.M., said his own reset of the Labour party has meant “showing business that as the party of work, we understand the need for stability, security, [...]
Best of 2021: West Brom and Wales footballer Hal Robson-Kanu on his health drink business, the Turmeric Co, and targeting more Euros glory December 31, 2021 Hal Robson-Kanu has represented Wales nearly 50 times and has played in the Premier League. Here, Frank Dalleres spoke to the 32-year-old about his health drink business and his Euros targets. Originally published 2 May 2021. 2016 was a breakthrough year for Hal Robson-Kanu, and not only because he scored one of international football’s most [...]
When the drugs don’t work: How the UK became addicted to antidepressants May 14, 2024 Almost one in four adults are being prescribed antidepressants, but they are not as effective as was once believed, writes Lucy Kenningham
Building an environment for success with a culture of innovation May 3, 2022 The old business saying goes: “look after your employees and they will look after you”. Informed Solutions is clearly a company that looks after its people. It is the bedrock of its business, and the reason for its success. It’s a fact that has actually been proved. Earlier this year the company was certified as [...]
Juventus v Chelsea: Fallen Old Lady setting out on road to recovery September 29, 2021 Juventus have endured a more turbulent year than most clubs yet there ought to be some spring back in the step of the Old Lady when they face Chelsea in the Champions League on Wednesday. Over the last few days, the most successful team in the history of Italian football have recorded significant victories off [...]
Super League, Mbappe and at loggerheads over lunch: the feud between PSG and Real Madrid March 9, 2022 In the hours before Paris Saint-Germain beat Real Madrid in the Champions League last month, their respective presidents met for a traditional pre-match lunch that summed up the antipathy between the two clubs. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez arrived late to the Pavillon Ledoyen restaurant near the Champs Elysees. Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the Qatari president of [...]
‘Super Thursday’ UK elections: What time will the winners be announced? May 6, 2021 Elections have been conducted across the UK today in the biggest electoral test since 2019, with results set to be announced over the next few days. The results will tell us a lot more about the mood of the country, including how much cut through Sir Keir Starmer has had with the UK electorate since [...]