Shock fine for Sir Christopher Gent as FCA rules former Vodafone CEO ‘failed to apply his mind’ merciless ruling City watchdog the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said this morning it has slapped a fine on City insider Sir Christopher Gent of £80,000 for unlawfully disclosing inside information. While a non-executive Chairman of ConvaTec Group, “Sir Christopher disclosed inside information to individuals in senior positions at two of ConvaTec’s major shareholders before this information had [...]
Britain’s oldest Casino rolls dice for last time as high end tourists ditch London Casino The president of Genting Casinos UK told the outlet that there is a “combination” of factors which have put high-end London casinos at a competitive disadvantage to other global marketplaces.
Moyes backs experience to get West Ham over line in Europa Conference League fine margins West Ham United manager David Moyes has insisted that recent European experience can help the Hammers beat Gent in their Europa League Conference quarter-final second leg tie and reach the final four of the competition. The Londoners drew 1-1 in Belgium last week after a Danny Ings goal was cancelled out by a Hugo Cuypers [...]
Burger & Lobster looks to gobble up more sites as turnover grows 43 per cent October 10, 2023 Burger & Lobster has revealed a 43 per cent increase in turnover as it lays out expansion plans for outside the capital. The London-born business just released its financial figures for last year with turnover reaching £32.7m – up 43 per cent on the prior year’s earnings when the business was rattled by pandemic restrictions. [...]
Arteta, Sunak and WFH: How the quarter-zip took over the City November 4, 2023 It has become ubiquitous - from fintech marketing teams to the corner corporate office. And the quarter-zip fleece, the new must-have for any man about town, doesn't appear to be going anywhere soon.
‘Very embarrassing’: Tottenham captain admits shame after Newcastle rout April 23, 2023 Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris accused his team-mates of lacking pride after their Champions League hopes suffered a major setback in a 6-1 defeat at Newcastle United. Spurs shipped five in a wretched opening 21 minutes that saw Alexander Isak and Jacob Murphy score twice and Joelinton hit another. Harry Kane pulled one back for the [...]
Trevor Steven: David Moyes deserves to stay at West Ham whatever happens this week June 5, 2023 This week’s Europa Conference League final could prove to be a pivotal moment for West Ham United and David Moyes. Merely reaching a match of this size means that West Ham’s name will travel around the world over the next few days, but lifting a first trophy of note since 1981 it can catapult the [...]
Best of 2023: How I lost at the World Series of Poker December 30, 2023 The World Series of Poker Super Circuit Series, one of the top events in the poker calendar, is in London. Steve Dinneen tried his luck.
David Brown Mini eMastered review: British icon goes electric December 4, 2023 Tim Pitt takes on London traffic in the David Brown Mini eMastered, an electrified classic that is tailor-made for the city.
World Series of Poker: Lessons from taking on pro player Charlie Carrel August 1, 2023 There was a moment when I knew – on both a mathematical and instinctual level – that I had the better of Charlie Carrel, one of the best poker players of all time with career winnings of almost $10m. But then we turned over the cards… I was playing at the World Series of Poker [...]