Editorial: Business should be just business, until it’s much more than that February 27, 2022 ONE assumes it wasn’t supposed to play out quite like this for Vladimir Putin. The Russian President surely anticipated a quick and easy military incursion into Ukraine – a military horribly overmatched, an inexperienced leader, and with the west unwilling to support. It is still so very early, but it does not appear that Putin [...]
Hudson-Smith’s golden Europeans an ode to himself and the human condition August 22, 2022 It has been a difficult path to get there but British 400m runner Matthew Hudson-Smith can now reflect with satisfaction on a stellar season. The 27-year-old backed up a bronze medal at the World Championships in July with a silver in Birmingham at the Commonwealth Games weeks later, before defending his European title in Munich [...]
The economics of envy: ditch the roses for Valentine’s and bake a cake instead February 14, 2023 This Valentine's Day, instead of going for a teddy bear or roses, gift your loved one a shared experience - as economics teach us that's what they'll really appreciate, writes Phoebe Arslanagic Wakefield
Paddy Power and Betfair owner Flutter snaps up bingo giant Tombola for £402m November 18, 2021 Paddy Power and Betfair owner Flutter Entertainment has agreed to buy UK bingo group Tombola for £402m. Tombola’s founder Phil Cronin, who set up the bingo firm 16 years ago, will leave the business after the acquisition, with himself and his family expected to net a fortune from the cash deal. Based across sites in [...]
McIlroy says his golf is in ‘satisfying’ place as he returns to No1 October 25, 2022 Newly crowned world No1 Rory McIlroy has said he feels like his golf is in a “satisfying” place following his 23rd PGA Tour win on Sunday. The Northern Irishman spoke after he retained the CJ Cup title he won last year and following the latest success in a generally stellar year of golf. The 33-year-old’s [...]
‘I knew I wouldn’t be loved’: The FCA’s ESG chief talks ruffling feathers in the fight against greenwashing April 27, 2023 ESG has become the City’s favourite acronym over the past three years and almost every boss and investment manager has scrambled to plant their flag on the standards as closely as they possibly can. But those claims and labels don’t always stand up to scrutiny. Greenwashing is running rampant. Clean and green claims are being [...]
Pub and restaurant bosses slam Chancellor for neglecting sector with VAT hike March 23, 2022 Hospitality bosses have said the government has ignored their plight as venues struggle with Covid debts and rising costs. Calls from pub and restaurant bosses for a VAT freeze fell on deaf ears as the Chancellor unveiled his spring statement on Wednesday afternoon. The sector had been lobbying for the tax to remain at 12.5 [...]
Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years review: Golf with balls January 30, 2023 The Golf R 20 years is Volkswagen's ultimate hot hatchback, with 333hp, four-wheel drive, carbon fibre trim and a near-£50,000 price tag.
Clyde & Co set to merge with insurance specialist BLM March 18, 2022 London law firm Clyde & Co is in advanced negotiations to merge with insurance specialist BLM, the two law firms have said. A spokesperson for BLM confirmed to City A.M. that the law firm is in advanced talks for a merger with Clyde & Co, as she said the firm will be holding a partner [...]
Easter weekend things to do in London, from parks to pubs April 6, 2023 Whatever the weather, we have the perfect Easter weekend activity for you, whether that’s eating, drinking, flower gazing, sitting by the river or checking out the latest video games GET A ROAST Blacklock, with four locations across London, is a superbly modern place to eat meat, but with one eye on the past. Their inspiration [...]