Domino’s Pizza appoints experienced Aus boss as as new chief: ‘A textbook definition of a safe pair of hands’ July 13, 2023 Domino’s Pizza has appointed a new chief executive, bringing in the chain’s Sydney-listed head for over two decades. Andrew Rennie will get a slice of the action right at the top, having previously been its chief in France and Belgium, Australia and New Zealand, and most recently, Europe, which includes its ‘master franchise agreements’ in [...]
Just one water supplier holds top rating for environmental performance July 13, 2023 Only one water supplier has a maximum rating for its environmental performance, according to the government's latest industry review.
Fighter is the Smart choice at Sha Tin June 30, 2023 RACING in Hong Kong reverts to Saturday this weekend, with the action taking place at Sha Tin for a 10-race programme, featuring the £290,000 Hong Kong Reunification Cup Handicap (10.35am) over 10 furlongs. Although certain to be a mouth-watering spectacle for racing fans, finding the winner looks a real head-scratcher, with so many of the [...]
Thames Water chief executive Sarah Bentley resigns in shock departure June 27, 2023 Sarah Bentley has stepped down from her role as chief executive of Thames Water with immediate effect after three years in the job. The UK’s largest water supplier confirmed her departure today, including her exit from the board – with the shock departure simply the latest twist at the troubled company. Thames Water has gone [...]
Racism, elitism and sexism ‘entrenched’ in English cricket, damning report finds June 27, 2023 Racism is entrenched in English cricket and other forms of discrimination are widespread and deep-rooted, according to a damning report by the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC) published today. Half of more than 4,000 respondents said they experienced discrimination, with women “marginalised and routinely experiencing sexism and misogyny”, and “little to no focus [...]
Al Asifah’s star to shine bright on Ladies Day June 21, 2023 THERE is a very good chance that we may just see a real top-class filly in action at Ascot this afternoon. AL ASIFAH only made her racecourse debut last month at Haydock but created a really good impression when quickening away to land her maiden in good style. She then reappeared at Goodwood less than [...]
Adam Smith 300: Nine global economists have their say on the pioneer’s importance June 16, 2023 Friday, 16 June 2023 marks the 300th anniversary of Adam Smith’s baptism. The German economic historian and sociologist Rainer Zitelmann, author of the book In Defence of Capitalism , asked free-market economists from nine countries to assess the historical significance of Adam Smith. Professor Stefan Kooths, Kiel Institute for the World Economy, IfW, Germany “What [...]
Anglian Water ad banned for leaving out history of sewage releases June 13, 2023 An ad for Anglian Water promoting its building of wetlands has been banned for failing to mention its history of releasing sewage into rivers.
JPMorgan agrees to settle with Epstein victim in class action suit June 12, 2023 JPMorgan agreed in principle to settle a class action lawsuit with a victim of Jeffrey Epstein, the bank said in a statement Monday. The settlement resolves one claim against the largest U.S. bank in a proposed class action by women who say Epstein abused them, and by the government of the U.S. Virgin Islands, where Epstein [...]
SEC’s crackdown is a positive opportunity for crypto June 12, 2023 We’re now in a new world and the cryptoverse needs to get over seeing the ‘red mist’ with the SEC, warns Nigel Green.