Snap exodus continues as communications chief announces departure September 26, 2018 The exodus from US tech giant Snap has continued after its head of communications told staff she would leave the company by the end of this year. In an email to staff, communications chief Mary Ritti said that after six years at Snap she thought it was time to "take a deep breath and [...]
Turkish courts will decide the fate of American pastor at centre of US spat, Erdogan says September 26, 2018 President Tayyip Erdogan has said the courts, not politicians, will decide the fate of an American evangelical pastor at the centre of a diplomatic spat between the US and Turkey. Andrew Brunson, detained on terrorism charges in Turkey, could be jailed for up to 35 years if found guilty. Brunson's detention and subsequent house [...]
Boohoo in vogue after outlook raised September 26, 2018 | City Talk Boohoo had an impressive six months as revenue and pre-tax profit jumped by 50 per cent and 22 per cent respectively. The group saw strong demand for their brands at home and abroad, as the UK registered a 43 per cent rise in sales and the international division posted a 62 per cent rise in revenue. The overseas [...]
Securing US trade deal top priority for British voters September 26, 2018 Securing a trade deal with the US is the top priority for British voters across the political divide, a new poll published today will show. Some 63 per cent of Britons say the US should be first on the list of trade negotiations for the government, the survey of more than 3,000 people by [...]
They’re already a way of life for tens of thousands of people, but are water cities the answer to climate change, rising sea levels and the housing crisis? September 25, 2018 How do you solve a problem like the Houses of Parliament? The neo-Gothic palace, parts of which are nearly a thousand years old, is crumbling and MPs voted recently to decant to another building for around six years – most likely to nearby Whitehall – while refurbishment works are carried out. So far, so [...]
The story behind the steady rise of ethical homeware and why it’s the next frontier in sustainable shopping September 25, 2018 Did you know that the global fashion industry is on track to consume over a quarter of the world’s annual carbon allowance by 2050? Stella McCartney does and she’s been travelling the world with sailing wonderwoman Dame Ellen MacArthur shouting about it for the last couple of years now. Perhaps that’s why so many [...]
Grotta Giusti review: Spa harder by spelunking deep underground into a network of hot, rejuvenating caves September 25, 2018 As if hearty Italian cuisine, elegant rooms and innovative cocktails were not enough, this historic villa in overlooked Lucca, Tuscany, has a spa that’s so out of this world it’ll take you to Heaven and back. Set in a series of underground caves, it will add a whole new dimension to your downward dog. With [...]
Hong Kong Horse Racing Tips: Young Empire set to strike under Sanna September 25, 2018 HAPPY Valley will be packed to the rafters this afternoon when racing resumes at the inner-city track after a week off. This is the start of the annual three meeting Oktoberfest, where revellers can enjoy and taste an abundance of German amber liquids in the Beer Garden at the midweek party, as well as searching [...]
Hong Kong Horse Racing Tips: Size to saddle Valley winners before unleashing his big guns September 25, 2018 MASTER trainer and 10-time champion John Size has yet to hit the bullseye from his early flurry of runners this month, but expect that to change in the coming days. Size sends out the heavy artillery from his stable at Sha Tin on Monday, with the likes of sprinting sensations Ivictory and Hot King Prawn, [...]
Brits lost £500m to fraudsters in first half of 2018 September 25, 2018 Criminals lied and tricked their way to stealing £500m from the UK public in the first half of the year, new figures today reveal. While the finance industry managed to protect £2 in every £3 targeted by fraudsters, they managed to steal £503.4m, using it to fund terrorism, people smuggling and drug trafficking, according to trade association UK [...]