Former BBC sports commentator John Motson dies, aged 77 February 23, 2023 John Motson, the former BBC commentator who became one of the most recognisable voices in sports broadcasting, has died aged 77. Known affectionately as “Motty”, he combined an encyclopaedic knowledge of football with a palpable love for the sport that was reflected in his work. Motson, who also became synonymous with his trademark sheepskin coat, [...]
Quiz takes a dressing down as fashion retailer sounds warning over cost of living April 17, 2023 High street retailer Quiz blamed high inflation and a knock in consumer confidence for a dip in like-for-like revenues during the first two months of the year. The clothing brand sounded a note of optimism, stating its trading remained consistent with that of pre-pandemic levels. The London-listed retailer’s group revenue rose 17 per cent to [...]
Just Stop Oil removed by Harrods security after attempting slow march in luxury London store July 5, 2023 Just Stop Oil (JSO) supporters have marched through luxury department store Harrods in the latest stunt in the group’s ongoing protest action. The activists were pictured holding placards on an escalator in the Knightsbridge shop, before security bundled a photographer out of the building, JSO said. A number of slow marches were held on Wednesday [...]
Docusign chief: Brexit has slowed UK dealmaking – but that’s an opportunity for us May 26, 2024 The chief executive of contract management company Docusign has said Brexit and British red tape have stifled dealmaking in the UK, making it much slower than the US.
NFTs: Are they legally laced up, or is the shoe on the other foot? March 23, 2022 Reed Smith partner Danielle Garno walks us through Nike's recent legal complaint over NFTs from online marketplace StockX.
Bazball enters the dictionary – but Australia star calls move ‘garbage’ November 1, 2023 McCullum is said to hate the term but the journalist who coined it is unrepentant.
How I turned my back-home Syrian breakfasts into a British cheese empire April 30, 2024 Building a new life in a new country after escaping the war in Syria is no easy feat. Jennifer Sieg sits down with Razan Alsous, founder of Yorkshire Dama Cheese, to see how she did it. I’d be lying if I said Razan Alsous and I didn’t laugh – a lot – over how much [...]
Meta set for legal battle with UK firm of 10 people November 2, 2023 Facebook owner Meta is facing a legal challenge from a British software company called Threads, which employs just 10 people and says the tech giant has stolen their name.
Stocks and sandals: Birkenstock targets over $9bn valuation in US IPO October 2, 2023 Birkenstock said today that it is seeking a valuation of up to $9.2bn in its highly anticipated US initial public offering.
Root saves England face on Ashes day that goes Australia’s way June 28, 2023 Part-time spinner Joe Root took two late wickets to salvage some pride for England on the opening day of the second Test of the Ashes against Australia. The tourists concluded the final session of Wednesday’s opening day at Lord’s on 339-5 with England’s stalwart seamers Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson struggling on the north London [...]