This iPhone app tracks how much alcohol you actually drink August 12, 2014 Next time you're at the pub you can put the infamous phrase “just a quick one” to the test with a new app that monitors alcohol intake. Designed to help drinkers track their alcohol intake and its effect on health, it calculates the number of units and calories in each drink. Whether you're just curious about [...]
Ukip party conference 2014: Three reasons Ukip might have the best brand in politics September 26, 2014 After Ed Miliband’s much-maligned slip-ups, this weekend it’s Nigel Farage’s turn to show the world he’s a man of the people, at the Ukip party conference. Farage may be mocked by some – but during his tenure as its leader, he has transformed it from a party on the margins of the political system [...]
Focus On… Peckham: Only fools wouldn’t invest in SE15 June 20, 2014 PECKHAM has come a long way since Del Boy and Rodney. The Nag’s Head might still be there, but these days you’re more likely to bump into artists making things than cockney geezers on the make. And it isn’t just artists. Parts of Peckham are actually quite posh now. Bellenden village, with its smart pubs, [...]
Any Other Business – 07/06 June 4, 2014 The Westminster road block ahead of today’s Queen's speech didn’t stop the crowds from attending the Taylor Wimpey Parliamentary Tug of War last night, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. City teams included Axa, Norton Rose, Jamieson Corporate Finance and AllianceBernstein with the latter taking on Norton Rose in the aptly named City Slickers match [...]
48 hours in… New Orleans May 18, 2014 WHERE TO STAY Located in a quiet part of the French Quarter, Soniat House is a 30-room boutique hotel full of 18th century antiques and leafy courtyards with rocking chairs. Rooms from $295 a night for two people. Visit soniathouse.com. WHERE TO EAT Established in 1840, Antoine’s is the oldest French-Creole restaurant in the city. [...]
Mitie wins £38m pub contract October 1, 2013 Outsourcing group Mitie has secured a £38m contract with Mitchells & Butlers to handle the pub chain’s waste management and cleaning for three years. Mitie will provide recycling and waste management at all 1,600 pubs and restaurants operated by Mitchells & Butlers, while also cleaning 650 locations across the firm’s estate. Mitchells & Butlers brands [...]
World Cup 2014 fever spreads into space June 18, 2014 While you've been enjoying the football at the pub, at home or even out in Brazil, three astronauts have been struck with football fever up at the International Space Station, where they are taking regular breaks to watch the games via a live stream from Earth. Reid Wiseman and Steve Swanson from the US and [...]
Sport Comment: Resilient Cook deserves an award August 5, 2014 IT IS probably a two-horse race for Sports Personality of the Year at the moment, with Rory McIlroy a freckle ahead of Lewis Hamilton in the voting. But here’s a nomination that you probably haven’t considered, but who has another opportunity tomorrow to illustrate his strength of character and leadership skills, plus his not inconsiderable [...]
Case study: “Finding a specialist with a trusted reputation was important” July 21, 2014 The exchange experts at Moneycorp, the providers of City AM International Payments, help thousands of individuals make international money transfers every year; moving their money to where they want it at competitive exchange rates and providing guidance to navigate the currency markets' ups and downs. Though, above all else Moneycorp prides itself on offering [...]
Handy business tips from Terra Firma’s top Guy May 20, 2014 GUY HANDS gave his first speech in London for five years at the Institute of Directors yesterday, as part of Private Equity International’s Operating Partners Forum. In case you missed it, here are our four gems of wisdom – inspired by the financier’s latest musings. 1. Don’t bother changing your suits “Over the last five [...]