Virgin on ridiculous: Four businesses showing how Richard Branson likes to “fail fast” September 8, 2014 It was only a year ago that Richard Branson was prancing around in a red kilt during the opening of Little Red, his domestic airline for the UK, which was designed to provide competition after British Airways owner International Airline Group acquired BMI. Since its launch, though, Little Red has been dogged by rumours [...]
US Open: Kei Nishikori vs Marin Cilic marks end to years of Nike and Adidas dominance September 8, 2014 When Kei Nishikori and Marin Cilic go head-to-head in tonight's (22:00 BST) US Open men's singles final, it will mark an end to years of Nike and Adidas' sponsorship dominance of grand slam finals. For the first time since the 2003 French Open final, neither sportswear brand will have a sponsored player in a [...]
Protalix share price slumps on Ebola vaccine doubts September 8, 2014 Shares in Israeli pharmaceutical company Protalix fell on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) yesterday, after comments made by the company's chief executive cast doubts on its ability to develop an anti-Ebola drug quickly and effectively. On Saturday, Israel's Channel 2 reported that the company's facility in the north of the country was one [...]
Amazon Fire smartphone now available in Europe with O2 tie-up in the UK September 8, 2014 Amazon Fire phone, the internet retailer’s first smartphone, will go on sale in the UK on 30 September after launching in the US in June. Amazon has partnered with O2 to offer the phone exclusively on the network. It will also launch in Germany exclusively on Deutsche Telekom network. The handset is available to pre-order from [...]
Battersea retail search: This gorgeous image shows how the South Bank will look in 2023 September 8, 2014 Battersea Power Station began the hunt for businesses to fill the redeveloped version of its 42-acre site last week, launching a global tour taking in Kuala Lumpur, New York, Dubai, Paris, Los Angeles, Milan, Tokyo, Beijing, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Doha to find the right businesses. The scale of Battersea itself is already massive: [...]
EU bonus cap troubles: UK gave out the world’s biggest bonuses in 2013 September 8, 2014 UK banks could face with action from the European Commission if they attempt to sidestep the new EU bonus cap coming in this year. The new rule, which will apply to bonuses awarded from 2014 onwards, caps bankers' bonuses at a year's basic salary. If shareholders agree, this can be increased to double their [...]
Apple share price: Most active Nasdaq stock a day before iPhone 6 and iWatch launch September 8, 2014 Apple’s share price rallied 0.3 per cent higher when US markets opened today, however it failed to sustain momentum a day before the tech giant’s feted launch event. Shares dipped as low as $98.70 and have yo-yoed between there and just below Friday’s close of $98.97 per share in early tradng. Latest: Apple share price rallies higher on day [...]
London’s Luton airport evacuated due to a “suspicious package” September 8, 2014 The terminal building at London Luton Airport was evacuated this afternoon and the bomb squad was called in after a suspicious package was discovered. "The decision has been taken with the police to ensure the safety and security of passengers and staff," said Luton Airport on its website, adding that all incoming flights had been [...]
The iPhone 6’s battery life could be twice as long as its predecessor’s September 8, 2014 As the date of the Great Apple Event moves closer, the rumour-mill has gone into overdrive. There's an interesting one on a French gadget site, suggesting the iPhone 6's battery will be almost twice as powerful at the iPhone 5s. Are all our smartphone fantasies about to be fulfilled? According to the video, the 5.5-inch [...]
Older, drier, with more cash to splash: What will happen to the UK if Scotland votes yes to independence? September 8, 2014 If the Scots decide to leave on 18 September, what do the statistics tell us about how the rest of the UK will change? Population drops by eight per cent The UK will lose eight per cent of its population if Scotland chooses to leave, dropping from 64m to 59m. At the [...]