What is the Global Travel Taskforce and what can we expect from its report? February 23, 2021 Possibly the most widely cheered of the announcements in yesterday’s roadmap out of lockdown was the suggestion that international travel could begin again on 17 May. Although Boris Johnson cautioned that this would be subject to a number of conditions, airlines, travel firms, and holidaymakers alike rejoiced at the prospect of a full summer holiday [...]
Nico Rosberg on running his own motor racing team in Extreme E, striking deals with sponsors and recruiting drivers on Instagram June 4, 2021 It is five years since Nico Rosberg performed the ultimate mic drop, walking away from Formula 1 just days after being crowned world champion. Rosberg hasn’t completely abandoned the spotlight since. He has enjoyed a high-profile second career as an investor, particularly in tech companies and those with a green agenda, while staying involved in [...]
It’s Inauguration Day: Full timeline and where to watch Joe Biden’s entry to the White House January 20, 2021 Joe Biden’s inauguration will take place today, making him the 46th President of the United States. The Democrat will take the reins in a moment of profound unease in US politics, with outgoing Donald Trump becoming the first President in 152 years not to attend the welcome ceremony for his successor. With officials looking to [...]
Zoom and Instagram brand values jump as tech firms get Covid-19 boost October 20, 2020 Zoom, Instagram and Youtube have all swept into the rankings of the world’s 100 most valuable brands for the first time this year as the pandemic sparked a major boost for tech companies. Social media and streaming companies have enjoyed booming demand as millions of people have been forced to stay at home during the [...]
Don’t believe the hype: streaming doesn’t sell artists down the river January 19, 2021 Last October, the Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Committee launched an inquiry into the impact of music streaming on artists and the industry, after calls from campaigners to shake up how streaming royalties work. While I appreciate the concerns of many artists, I should say that I am a big fan of streaming, for many [...]
Tech firms demand legal safeguards over content moderation October 26, 2020 Tech giants including Google and Facebook have called on the EU to introduce a “legal safeguard” to limit their liability when proactively tackling harmful content. Brussels is currently drafting rules under its upcoming Digital Services Act that would increase companies’ responsibility for removing illegal material posted to their platform. But in a report released today, [...]
Top English clubs and JP Morgan ‘in talks’ over $6bn European super league October 20, 2020 US banking giant JP Morgan and top-flight English clubs are said to be in talks over a game-changing $6bn (£4.6bn) plot to launch a new Fifa-backed European football league.
Disney: Bob Iger wins boardroom showdown after seeing off activist investor Nelson Peltz April 3, 2024 Veteran Disney chief Bob Iger has won a closely watched showdown against activist investors in a major show of confidence in his leadership.
Daily Mail owner DMGT predicts coronavirus financial hit as circulation falls March 26, 2020 Daily Mail owner DMGT has warned the coronavirus outbreak will adversely affect business as circulation fell in 2020. The media group said coronavirus has led to limited impact on performance to date. But DMGT has started to see the effects in its events and exhibitions and consumer media businesses. DMGT said financial performance for the [...]
It’s coming home: Former City banker bids to bring England’s 1966 World Cup glory back to life December 1, 2020 A former City banker hopes to bring England’s finest footballing hour back to life by showing the 1966 World Cup final in colour for the first time. Neil Canetty-Clarke is one of the leading figures behind #FullColour66, which aims to raise £700,000 via a unique crowdfunding campaign that launches today. Investors can pledge as little [...]