Giro d’Italia chief wants cycling rule change to avoid repeat of Chris Froome saga May 3, 2018 Cycling must change its rules to avoid a repeat of the Chris Froome saga or risk further damage to the sport, says the boss of the Giro d’Italia. Froome is among the riders set to begin the Giro on Friday despite his anti-doping case remaining unresolved – more than seven months after a sample the [...]
Uefa Nations League: Unpicking Europe’s new competition September 5, 2018 September means different things to different people. It can symbolise the start of a new school year, a grim occasion for teachers and children alike. It can also represent the harvest season for farmers, or the return of the Great British Bake Off – a clear moment of rejoicing across the nation. To football fans, [...]
Donald Trump pulls US out of landmark Iran nuclear agreement May 9, 2018 President Donald Trump last night revealed the US will pull out of a nuclear agreement with Iran, warning that his government will soon begin imposing heavy sanctions on the country. At a White House conference Trump said he had made the decision as he believed the US “cannot prevent an Iranian nuclear bomb under the [...]
Ceru review: Say hello to the new Levantine star of Soho | City A.M. July 17, 2018 This former pop-up has just opened a second permanent home in the ultra-competitive foodie heart of Soho, at 11 D’Arblay Street. Ceru is short for cerulean, the blazing shade of azure, which is a reference to the colour of the sea around the Levant, the region this restaurant celebrates. For the geographically challenged, it’s the [...]
We are living longer – perhaps we should all be working longer too June 19, 2018 By the year 2030, it is estimated that there will be just 2.3 working age adults in the EU for every person over 65. The demographics of the developed world are changing, and policy is struggling to keep up. British people are living longer – and this is surely to be celebrated. But as life [...]
Cineworld narrowly avoids blockbuster revolt as ‘significant minority’ of shareholders object to executive pay May 16, 2018 The drama brewing among Cineworld shareholders was cut short at today’s AGM, as a slim majority of investors approved proposals to award the cinema chain’s boss a maximum pay packet of more than £3m. Cineworld’s chief executive Moshe Greidinger could see his pay rise by up to 37.8 per cent under the new remuneration policy [...]
Plus500 sets course for main market after crypto surge and record quarter results May 24, 2018 Broker and spreadbetting company Plus500 has announced that it is applying for all its shares to be admitted to the London Stock Exchange main market. The company, which is currently listed on the Alternative Investment Market (Aim), is announcing this move only a few weeks after revealing record-breaking first quarter results in which its pre-tax [...]
British Business Bank helps new investment firm Oxx raise $100m fund to plug funding gap for small businesses May 3, 2018 New investment firm Oxx, which is aiming to plug the funding gap for smaller businesses falling through the gaps between venture capital and private equity, has raised $100m (£73.5m) for its first fund. Oxx will focus its investment on business-to-business software companies in the UK, the Nordics and Israel. British Business Investments, the commercial arm [...]
World leaders united in “deep regret” at Trump’s Iran move May 9, 2018 World leaders have united in expressing their deep regret at Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the historic deal with Iran. The deal, which allows the country to develop nuclear power and is granted sanctions relief as long as agrees not to develop weapons and submits to regular assessment, was rejected by the US President [...]
How emerging markets have changed over the past 20 years November 8, 2018 The transformation of emerging markets has been remarkable. The countries and companies that dominated 20 years ago have changed dramatically, influenced by the major geopolitical, economic and demographic changes that have taken place over this time. Navigating these changes can be complex, but these developments underline the importance of taking a flexible, active approach and [...]