Calls to delay COP26 climate talks so poorer countries can attend September 7, 2021 The UN climate talks that will be held in Glasgow next month should be postponed amid fears people from poorer countries will not be able to fully take part, environmental groups said today. But the Government insists it is rolling out vaccines for foreign delegates and will fund quarantine hotels for those who would not [...]
Azeem Rafiq fallout: How much did sponsor pressure contribute to resignations? November 10, 2021 The business of sport and sponsorship is volatile at the best of times, an ever changing landscape of decisions and consequences. It is nothing new for sponsors and clubs to renegotiate their terms – the Indian Premier League saw this in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic – or quit altogether, as Norwich City decided [...]
Gas prices rise amid Yamal-Europe pipeline turbulence and Ukraine tensions February 2, 2022 Gas prices have recovered from a mini-slump this month after flows in the Yamal-Europe pipeline were halted in both directions.
MI5 joins Instagram in bid to bust ‘martini-drinking stereotypes’ April 22, 2021 MI5 is joining Instagram to improve transparency and counteract “martini-drinking stereotypes” about British spooks. The account — @mi5official — will host Q&As with serving intelligence officers, promote job opportunities and show never-seen-before archive material. It will also show historical exhibits from MI5’s museum, located in the basement of its headquarters on Millbank in Westminster, for [...]
Could we be nearing the end of Lewis Hamilton in Formula 1? December 14, 2021 He may be due to be knighted later on today, but Lewis Hamilton was denied his coronation as an eight-time world champion Formula 1 driver on Sunday. In the immediate aftermath of that controversial final lap in Abu Dhabi, the 36-year-old declined to commit to continuing racing: “I’ve felt great in the car in the [...]
Boohoo: Long journey to win back investors after worker neglect September 27, 2021 Online fashion retailer Boohoo faces an uphill battle in overcoming its reputation after poor treatment of garment workers. The fast fashion giant has made moves to improve problems in its supply chain in recent months and to make itself more transparent to consumers – but it may not be enough. Analysts said the measures looked [...]
Dowden defends Channel 4 privatisation push as ‘needed’ to fend off streaming giants September 15, 2021 UK culture secretary Oliver Dowden has restated his view that changing Channel 4’s ownership is the best path for the channel, in the latest sign that the government intends to push forward with plans to privatise the state-owned broadcaster. Speaking publicly for the first time since the government launched a consultation on the future of [...]
Danielle Waterman: ‘We’ve done it because it needed doing’ December 13, 2021 “We’ve done it because it needed doing,” says World Cup winning former England full-back Danielle Waterman of her decision to establish the Women’s Rugby Association. “During the last part of my international career, I was supported by the RPA [Rugby Players’ Association]. They stepped in with some critical advice around support and contracts. “A catalyst [...]
The Analyst: Is Netflix going to be able to swim up-stream? August 7, 2021 In the middle of another summer results season, the outlook for many media and tech companies – like many other sectors – is generally positive. But bucking that trend is behemoth Netflix, where net subscriber additions – the bread and butter of the business, after all – missed analyst expectations by around a quarter of [...]
Pressure grows on Prince Andrew to give up Duke of York title after expensive deal with Virginia Giuffre February 16, 2022 Prince Andrew, whose status as a member of the royal family was left in tatters last month after the Queen stripped him of his honorary military roles and he gave up his HRH style, has been urged to show “respect” by now losing his dukedom. The Duke of York is facing calls to give up [...]