Almost half of teens looking to enter business instead of going to uni August 18, 2022 In a bid to avoid being laden with debt, 45 per cent of teens are considering not to go to university and instead start up their own firms. As students receive A-Level grades today, more 16-19-year-olds are considering not going into higher education, and pursuing a career instead, according to research from GoDaddy. This morning [...]
Discovery dumps stake in GB News as it claws £60m investment August 18, 2022 GB News has secured £60m in investment in a new ownership arrangement, which sees Warner Bros. Discovery dump its stake in the firm.
Watch: Rishi Sunak claims McDonald’s wrap is his kids’ go-to order… despite it being removed in 2020 August 18, 2022 Rishi Sunak claimed a McDonald’s wrap is a favourite order at the fast-food giant when with his kids, despite it not having been on the menu for two years. The former chancellor, who is trailing in the Tory leadership race by 32-points to frontrunner Liz Truss, spoke about his struggles with modern technology after previously [...]
Cruise review, Apollo Theatre: As fresh and relevant as It’s A Sin August 18, 2022 Cruise is one of only a handful of West End openings this August, so thank goodness it’s a hit. A lucky few were already privy to how good Cruise is, with the show making headlines in May 2021 when it opened as the first post-pandemic West End production. “I knew that a solo show would [...]
Crypto markets slip as investors digest latest interest rate news August 18, 2022 The price of Bitcoin dropped for a fourth straight day yesterday, but continued to trade in the narrow range between $23-25k.
EP: 156 York – Friday August 18, 2022 The breathtaking 5-furlong Nunthorpe Stakes is the main event at York on Friday afternoon. The Platinum Queen has been supplemented by her owners as the exciting 2-year old takes on her elders, who include the extremely impressive and unbeaten Royal Aclaim. In today’s episode, Tom Palin and James Tate talk us through their respective chances [...]
Marex hails record year as market volatility boosts profits to £49m August 18, 2022 London-based broking and trading firm Marex hailed a record set of results today as wild swings in commodity markets helped boost profits by 70 per cent.
Musicians share pasta horror stories ahead of London’s first pasta festival August 17, 2022 Horrifying combinations, guests alerting dinner party hosts to chemical smells wafting from the kitchen and, yep, tomato ketchup. Italy is known as the food capital of the world but their most prized export is often butchered on these shores. Ahead of London’s first ever pasta festival, taking place this weekend, we’ve spoken to three of [...]
Funding Circle founder bags £22.5m for new payments startup August 17, 2022 The payments app founded by Funding Circle entrepreneur Samir Desai has bagged a £22.5m funding injection today as it looks to strip hidden fees out of online payments.
Ethereum’s share of crypto market highest since May ahead of upgrade August 17, 2022 Ethereum’s share of the total crypto market cap has surpassed 20 per cent for the first time since May after several weeks of outperforming Bitcoin.