Bitcoin may briefly flatline as support grows for next breach of $60,000 April 6, 2021 Bitcoin is bracing for a spell of sideways movement as it consolidates below $60,000, according to a leading analyst.
Kingfisher maintains strong sales after lockdown boom in DIY and home improvements November 19, 2021 Kingfisher continues to enjoy strong sales despite the easing of pandemic restrictions and increased interest in DIY and home improvements.
American Airlines reject Amir Khan claims, saying boxer ‘refused to comply’ September 20, 2021 American Airlines has rejected claims by Amir Khan that he was escorted from a flight in the US by police “for no reason”, saying the British boxer “refused to comply” with multiple requests by the airline’s crew. In a video posted on Twitter, Khan said he was trying to fly to a training camp in [...]
Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge review: Night rider April 25, 2022 The Cullinan Black Badge is an edgier kind of Rolls-Royce SUV, with more power and added attitude. Tim Pitt drives it.
Women’s Euro 2022 ads: Which campaigns are the best… and worst? July 11, 2022 One of the biggest propellants of any sport is when major brands begin sponsoring events, such as Women’s Euro 2022. Not only does the additional revenue help grow the game, but the extra eyeballs that a big brand campaign can bring help to cement the sport in the public consciousness. But with great publicity comes [...]
Exclusive: London edtech firm Unibuddy raises $20m after pandemic boost July 7, 2021 London-based education technology firm Unibuddy has raised $20m (£14.5m) in fresh funding to help fuel its global expansion after a bumper pandemic year. Unibuddy, which allows prospective university applicants to chat with existing students and staff, raised the funds in a series B round led by Highland Europe, with further participation from Stride.VC. The company, [...]
CMC Markets predicts better-than-expected operating income for 2020 March 25, 2021 CMC Market has suggested its predicted operating income for 2020 could be higher than expected, after reporting a strong performance in the final quarter of its financial year. In a market update today, the online trading and B2B platform said that following strong performance, net operating income for the financial year was likely to be [...]
B&Q owner Kingfisher toasts click & collect success as sales surge March 22, 2021 Kingfisher, the owner of B&Q and Screwfix, this morning announced that sales and profit surged last year, boosted by its click and collect offer, as consumers began DIY projects during lockdown. Sales were up 7.2 per cent to £12.3bn and profit after tax was £592m, up from £8m in the previous year. Adjusted post-tax profit [...]
Realistic interest rates will save us, and we have a sub-Prime Minister to thank for it October 27, 2022 This time last week, Monty Munford was enjoying a bit of lunch in Westminster when all manner of hell kicked off around him.
Best of 2021: CODA is a moving coming-of-age drama January 1, 2022 Festival hype can be a double-edge sword, particularly at the Sundance Film Festival where success doesn’t always translate to box office. For every Napoleon Dynamite or Get Out, there are films that are bought for big money that flop spectacularly (see Steve Coogan comedy Hamlet 2, or teen weepie Me, Earl, and The Dying Girl). [...]