New Year’s Eve 2015/16 tickets for London fireworks on sale from midday – here’s where to buy them December 30, 2015 If you're feeling uncomfortable about the fact retailers have already started promoting Christmas (including putting out advent calendars…), look away now. Tickets for New Year's Eve fireworks in the centre of London are going on sale at midday today (2 October). And you might want to get your skates on because the 100,000 available [...]
The payment buzzwords to expect in 2016: Wearables, biometrics and banking APIs December 30, 2015 As the new year approaches and the retro reviews for 2015 and predictions for next year start to fill my Twitter feed. I take a look back at the year and put out my early calls on what 2016 will have on the books (or is that on your device, or is that in your Virtual Reality [...]
At the close: FTSE 100 index closes down on commodities and banks December 30, 2015 The FTSE 100 index closed down today over renewed fears of weakness in commodity markets and concerns over bank stocks after reports the Chinese central bank suspended a number of foreign banks from conducting some foreign exchange business. The UK's top blue-chip index shut 0.64 per cent down at 6,274 points, led lower by Glencore, [...]
Focus@Will, Wunderlist and RescueTime: Four apps to help you focus at work after the festive period December 30, 2015 It's time to swap lazy days, mulled wine and Christmas dinners for early starts, coffees and deadlines. Given this somewhat sour exchange, it's hardly surprising that the post-festive period can send even the diligent employees into a tailspin. If you're one of the many who are feeling lost in a post-Crimbo wasteland, unsure which day of the [...]
This visualisation shows you where London’s busiest spots will be during New Year’s Eve – and where to avoid December 30, 2015 New Year's Eve is all well and good – but as people turn up to celebrate, parts of central London become claustrophobically crowded, while others empty out altogether. If you're looking for the best place to go, data might provide the answer. Big data company Inrix has created this visualisation of the busiest parts of London during [...]
UK weather New Year’s Eve 2015: Prepare for a cold and frosty night after storm Frank but clear skies for fireworks December 30, 2015 The unusually warm temperatures felt throughout December will be replaced by cold and even frost over New Year's after storm Frank. Temperatures could fall to their lowest this month after several balmy December days as the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, even hitting the minus figures further north. The remnants of storm Frank will [...]
Seven ways to be a great leader in 2016 December 30, 2015 Next year is full of fantastic opportunities; and leadership is the vital component to help you make the most of them. Want to be a better leader? Whether you are a business owner, leader in the corporate world, community leader or family leader, these tips apply to you. Here are my seven leadership truths. 1. [...]
Seven tips on how to manage your boss in the New Year December 30, 2015 The New Year is but days away, and for many that means a return to work. But with January around the corner, it may be time to shake things up at your job and improve your working life. This could involve forming a better relationships with colleagues, and there is probably no more important working [...]
Ocado share price tumbles and Amazon’s Pantry grocery delivery is to blame December 30, 2015 Shares in upmarket online grocery delivery company Ocado took a hammering in morning trading after news Amazon is expanding its fresh produce service, Pantry, pegging the retail giant as a serious contender in the already highly competitive food delivery market. Shares were down as much as 7.9 per cent on Wednesday, touching a 12 month intraday low of 299p per share, making a [...]
Comparethemarket.com: Cost of average car insurance soars to record high December 30, 2015 The cost of an average car insurance premium has soared to a record high, according to new data from Comparethemarket.com. The comparison website's motor insurance index has shown average car insurance premiums across all age groups currently stands at £675.61, the most since 2012. It added that the main reasons behind the jump in costs are the [...]