Energy watchdog Ofgem to review price cap quarterly ahead of ‘challenging winter’ August 4, 2022 Energy regulator Ofgem said this morning that the energy price cap will be reviewed quarterly, rather than every six months, as it warned that customers face a “very challenging winter ahead”. The regulator said the change would go “some way to provide the stability needed in the energy market”, adding: “It is not in anyone’s [...]
Ireland begins reactivating no-deal contingency plans as potential unravelling of Brexit accord looms November 10, 2021 The Irish Government has begun reactivating no-deal contingency planning in preparation for a potential unravelling of the Brexit deal. Talks between London and Brussels over the contentious protocol remain deadlocked and there is growing speculation that the UK is poised to trigger Article 16 in the coming days. Lord Hain, a former secretary of state [...]
Premiership Rugby CEO Simon Massie-Taylor on chasing audience reach February 23, 2022 When US presidents are sworn into office, they are often assessed on their first 100 days in charge. But less than 60 days into his new role as chief executive of Premiership Rugby, Simon Massie-Taylor is already judging himself against his own checklist of objectives. “My purpose in my first 100 days is to be [...]
Michael Gove to hold Covid Christmas talks with devolved nations over ‘rethink’ December 16, 2020 Talks over the plans to relax coronavirus restrictions over the Christmas period will continue today amid concerns that doing so could lead to a surge in cases of the disease. Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove will continue to lead negotiations with representatives from the UK’s devolved administrations, having failed to reach agreement yesterday. Under the [...]
Hands up if you’ve ever heard of Bitzlato… anybody? No? Us neither January 20, 2023 Jason Deane rounds up the crypto week's news narratives, starting with the all important question - what the heck is a Bitzlato?
Breaking: Matt Hancock extends Tier 3 to most of southeast England December 17, 2020 The health secretary has extended Tier 3 to almost all of the southeast of England following a huge surge in cases, thought to be the result of a new coronavirus mutation. Speaking in the Commons, Matt Hancock said: “In the last week hospital admissions are up by nearly half. It is therefore necessary to apply [...]
Oil and gas rebound as pressure mounts on Russia February 28, 2022 Oil and gas prices are soaring again after the West imposed stiff sanctions on Russian financial institutions yesterday.
Scotch for kids: Bid in the distillers’ charity auction September 26, 2023 The concept is simple: whisky producers donate bottles or casks, which are auctioned as a charity fundraiser. The good part is that these whiskies are truly unique and will never again be available from the producers once the auction closes. The first Distillers’ One of One auction took place in December 2021, and raised more [...]
The magic of Cinema: Why there’s no better place to be this winter November 10, 2021 One of my great joys is the cinema. I don’t mean that I rush to see every new release; what I mean is that I love the experience of watching a film as it was intended to be seen. A hushed, darkened room, a ripple of anticipation, the trailers for features to come, the escape [...]
Sam Torrance: Even players as good as Rory McIlroy need self-belief too October 18, 2021 Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick would have organised all of their schedules around trying to peak at the Ryder Cup last month. So even though they were part of a European team that was heavily beaten, it is no huge surprise to see them playing well soon afterwards. McIlroy bounced back with victory over a [...]