Where to eat… In Canary Wharf April 30, 2021 Once, the daily commute to Canary Wharf seemed to encapsulate the very idea of the daily grind, a long and uncomfortable journey to a land of grey buildings filled with grey suits. But Canary Wharf has transformed in recent years and lockdown has only made our hearts grow fonder. Now we can’t wait to get [...]
Fancy festivals making partying comfortable not chaotic May 31, 2022 You’ve been keeping up the party spirit even though you’ve been bogged down by mud. After a long day, you can’t face the thought of returning to a busy campsite to see whether your tent has been blown over by the wind or not. You just want the feeling of being at home while in [...]
Blockchain and Web3 keep coming up with solutions to problems November 11, 2023 Dr Chris Kacher explains how blockchain - the beating heart of Web3 - can present answers before we even know the question.
Amazon’s Deliveroo investment could cause higher prices, says CMA December 27, 2019 Amazon and Deliveroo are the subject of an in-depth probe by competition authorities into the e-commerce giant’s investment in the food delivery firm. Neither company offered undertakings in response to concerns aired by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Read more: CMA puts brakes on Amazon’s Deliveroo investment The CMA said earlier this month that [...]
Why your next meal out should be in Sheffield thanks to Jöro April 6, 2022 Taking a two hour train ride to Sheffield to dine inside a shipping container next to a bypass may sound like a hard sell, but having done exactly that last week, allow me to try… Jöro is a labour of love from husband and wife duo Luke French (chef director) and Stacey Sherwood-French (managing director). [...]
Cummings claims Rishi Sunak raised concerns about PM’s Covid response June 21, 2021 Rishi Sunak allegedly shared concerns about Boris Johnson’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic while the Prime Minister delayed implementing a second lockdown, according to Dominic Cummings. The former powerful Number 10 aide told people on his subscription Substack page that the chancellor was not the lockdown-sceptic he was made out to be and that “Sunak’s [...]
City centre hotels hammered by Covid restrictions on travel June 23, 2021 Hotels located in city centres are “really struggling” as Brits pick resorts over cities and travel restrictions curb tourism. Most hotels in British resorts like Cornwall are full, but city centre hotels are only between 30 and 40 per cent booked, according to data from hotel technology provider Avvio. London has seen a 32 per [...]
Umbria Network reveals fast and inexpensive cross-chain bridging for crypto assets January 25, 2022 Umbria has developed a new style of bridge, which offers a much faster and low cost solution to the traditional validator-driven bridging model
Soho’s revival was a boon for the capital – the al fresco revolution must continue November 29, 2021 Eating outdoors with the sun beating down may feel like a distant memory now the nights have drawn in and the mercury has dropped. But we must not forget the critical role al fresco has played safeguarding countless jobs during throughout the pandemic. And what a joy it has been to walk around the West [...]
Disney emerges as streaming rival, elevating revenue above expectations August 13, 2021 Disney’s streaming service has emerged as a strong rival in the Netflix dominated sector, which has in turn elevated the group’s revenue above expectations. Revenue was up 45 per cent to £12.3bn in its third quarter – inching past analyst forecasts of £12.14bn. The entertainment giant pulled in £664m in net income in the three [...]