Homes in homage to enterprising MP March 13, 2014 New homes alongside Regent’s Canal are a natural haven away from the hustle and bustle A TRIBUTE to the historical figure who inspired the London Underground logo lies in the bricks and mortar of contemporary London. The industrial architecture of the newest homes to arrive in King’s Cross pay homage to Liberal MP Samuel Plimsoll [...]
Why Britain’s scientists are failing at business March 13, 2014 THE UK represents just 0.9 per cent of the world’s population, but accounts for 3.2 per cent of its scientific expenditure, 4.1 per cent of its researchers, and 15.9 per cent of its most highly-cited articles. The UK ranks first in research quality, as measured by field-weighted citation impact, beating some of the most research-intensive [...]
Hitchcock’s studio exudes theatrical chic as new home March 13, 2014 Melissa York goes behind the scenes in Hoxton to discover what’s become of a former film set WHAT do you get when you combine the legacy of Alfred Hitchcock’s film studio with one of the most dramatic views over London? Answer: Gainsborough Studios West, based alongside Regent’s Canal in Hoxton. Everything from its rooftop terrace [...]
Hand-painted, wall-to-wall art for the home March 13, 2014 Meet the designer bringing back affordable, quality wallpaper MOVING house is said to be one of the most stressful things you can go through. But one busy professional turned her decorating frustrations into an idea for a business start-up that brings ancient Chinese art into London homes. Over a year ago, Nina Tryon, formerly head [...]
Pros and cons of the online MBA degree March 12, 2014 Distance-learning is popular among working professionals, but some worry about its credibility UNCERTAIN economic times and growing demands on employees’ time have led to a decline in the number of applicants for MBAs serving professionals who intend to keep working during their studies. According to the Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC), a quarter of part-time [...]
Why part-time executive study doesn’t have to mean sacrifices March 12, 2014 FOR MANY prospective MBA students, professional networking opportunities will be a major factor in deciding between full and part-time study options – the latest QS TopMBA.com Applicant Survey found that over 50 per cent pursue the qualification with this in mind. And with figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics finding that around 70 [...]
Forget Nordic socialism: Welfare didn’t make Scandinavia rich March 12, 2014 THE NORDIC economic model, followed by Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark, has long been divisive. The Left exalts it and the Right tries to forget about it. Unfortunately, the debate has long created more heat than light. It needn’t. If you argue that smaller government is one of the key routes to a bigger economy, [...]
French billionaire brings electric car sharing to London March 12, 2014 Londoners will from next year be able to hire an electric car for 15 minutes at a time, along the lines of the Boris Bike scheme, under plans unveiled by French industrialist Vincent Bollore today. Bollore, the company that will take over the existing Source London network of 1,500 electric charging points from TfL and [...]
The 236 skyscrapers coming to London March 12, 2014 London’s skyline is set to change dramatically over the next decade. According to a report out today, over 236 towers over 20 storeys are being proposed, approved or under construction – more than double the number of high-rise buildings estimated to be in capital today. Traditionally a low-rise city, London’s skyscrapers have, until now, been [...]
Here’s what the Bank of England has to say on Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Ripple March 12, 2014 In a new primer on the nature of money, the UK’s central bank has waded into the world of sterling-alternatives. Seeing “a wave of innovation” in the recent past, the Bank says in “Money in the modern economy” that alternative currencies are not widely accepted as a medium of exchange. Or at least, not as [...]