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England’s survival shows beautiful unpredictability of World Cup rugby October 16, 2023 After this spring’s Six Nations championship, many collectively decided that England would not challenge in this Rugby World Cup and that they could even find themselves dumped out in the group stages. Instead Europe’s fancied teams were Ireland and France. But after Sunday’s 30-24 victory over Fiji in Marseille, and then France’s 29-28 loss to [...]
Tax year end: Six ways to invest a £100,000 bonus March 28, 2023 Next week marks the end of the 2022/23 tax year, with midnight on 5 April the deadline for using available tax-free savings and investment allowances. Last December saw city workers awarded bumper bonuses and seven in ten City workers still expect their bonus to be as large as – if not ‘larger’ or ‘significantly larger’ [...]
Labour’s growth push continues with ‘fundamental’ welfare reform promised July 23, 2024 Liz Kendall, the work and pensions secretary, said that her department would become “a genuine department for work” as the new government attempts to tackle the rise in economic inactivity. “DWP has focused almost entirely on the benefits system, and specifically on implementing Universal Credit,” she said in a speech in Barnsley. “Nowhere near enough [...]
For Black Boys review, Garrick Theatre: Hopeful and enlightening March 9, 2024 For Black Boys is an entertaining and enlightening show about the Black male experience
Let’s ensure London’s job market stays an attractive proposition for this year’s cohort August 30, 2022 We all remember that nervous feeling on exam results day. No matter your age, that trepidation never leaves you. This year’s A-Level and GCSE students faced challenges most of us could barely imagine. Months of learning remotely and little previous exam experience added to the usual pressure. Yet, this year’s cohort demonstrated remarkable tenacity to [...]
From radio waves to brain waves: Paul McKenna targets men’s mental health April 11, 2024 World-famous hypnotist Paul McKenna believes that men's mental health isn't being properly catered to, as suicide rates spiral.
‘Thank you England – for everything’: Gareth Southgate steps down as manager July 16, 2024 Southgate had been in charge for eight years, during which time he took England to two finals and one semi-final in four major tournaments.
Are the All Blacks feeling the pressure ahead of Eden Park showdown? July 12, 2024 There has been a lot of talk this week about the history of playing the All Blacks at Eden Park being a heavy burden for Steve Borthwick’s England team to shoulder. But I actually believe that the weight of being unbeaten at one ground for 30 years, as the All Blacks are at the Auckland [...]
Godzilla Minus One review: A low-budget epic that puts Hollywood to shame December 13, 2023 With around a tenth of the budget of the Hollywood films, director Yamazaki creates Godzilla attacks that feel devastating.
‘A cancer than will kill football’: Referees chief makes plea after Turkish scandal December 13, 2023 Collina said some referees had been targeted with car bombs.