Captain Euro teaches David Cameron the virtues of a federal Europe November 18, 2014 The EU hasn't got a great track record PR wins, having to withdraw a £106,000 promotional video that was widely seen as racist back in 2012. But on the softer side of EU promotion is the delightful Captain Euro, a cartoon character who runs the twelve-star organisation that defends "the security of Europe and uphold [...]
Uber executive under fire after threatening to ‘dig dirt’ on journalists November 18, 2014 An executive at taxi app Uber has hit headlines after threatening to dig up dirt on journalists that had provided negative media coverage of the taxi app. Emil Michael, a senior vice president, said that Uber should spend a million dollars on a team of researchers and journalists to help Uber fight back against negative [...]
Snapchat moves into mobile banking with the launch of Snapcash: Who will be its rivals? November 18, 2014 Whatsapp has announced its move into mobile payments, enabling users to transfer cash to one another at the hit of a button. It's latest foray into the emerging mobile payments could one day pit it against the likes of Facebook, Twitter, Google and Apple. That's not to mention leading credit card companies who already have [...]
Doha awarded World Athletics Championships 2019 despite Qatar World Cup controversy November 18, 2014 Qatar, still fending off questions surrounding the 2022 World Cup, will host the 2019 World Athletics Championships. Doha saw off rival bids from Barcelona and Eugene, Oregon, in the US. The event will take place from 28 September to 6 October in order to avoid high summer temperatures. Doha’s bid specifically requested [...]
Labour’s Yvette Cooper on immigration, £10 visas and Ukip’s make-believe “nostalgia” November 18, 2014 Labour will charge visitors entering the UK from the US and 55 other countries around £10 a go as part of a wider pledge to get immigration under control. Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper – who some say is a contender for the next Labour leader – outlined the plans today, saying the funds [...]
In full: Alex Salmond’s final speech as Scottish first minister November 18, 2014 Alex Salmond made his final statement as first minister to the Scottish Parliament this afternoon, bringing to a close seven and a half years leading his country. Salmond opened his speech by saying that holding the post of first minister had been "the privilege of my life", adding that "better days" lie ahead for [...]
Tube, train or bus? What your daily commute says about how you spend your time travelling November 18, 2014 Londoners waste hours of their lives commuting. If ever Jane Austen was looking for another truth universally acknowledged that would be it. But what exactly do we do with that time? Turns out it really depends on what kind of commuter you are. According to a Kantar Worldpanel study of 15,000 people, our time-wasting [...]
More women in boardrooms: How are FTSE-listed companies faring? November 18, 2014 More women than ever before are rising to to the top of FTSE-listed companies but there's still a lot to be done. A report by executive recruiters Norman Broadbent has found that companies are making good progress towards increasing female participation on their boards. This is line with recommendations from Lord Davies of Abersoch's report three [...]
London ice rinks map: Where is the best place to go skating this Christmas? From Somerset House to Canary Wharf November 18, 2014 Some people might want to get their toes as close to the chestnut-roasting fire as they can, if you can slurp down a couple of glasses of mulled wine and get your skates on, why not? London has more than a few rinks to tempt you with – here's our round up of [...]
Manchester United revenue falls as failure to qualify for the Champions League takes its toll November 18, 2014 Manchester United are counting the cost of missing out on European football this season, as revenue and profit fell in its first quarter results. With reductions in commercial, broadcast and matchday revenue, overall turnover dropped 9.9 per cent to £88.7m from £98.5m at the same period last year. United officials will, however, be pleased with [...]