Exit fees get the axe from top grad recruiters May 29, 2022 Graduate recruitment firms are scrapping exit fees as the fight for talent heats up and campaigners call out corporations for ‘trapping’ young people.
National Lottery faces possible suspension as Camelot legal battle drags on May 29, 2022 The UK gambling regulator has warned that the National Lottery could be suspended for the first time ever.
Ex-banker turned GoCardless president Paul Stoddart talks fintech, Brexit, pandemic recovery and Russia May 28, 2022 At the start of this month, Paul Stoddart jumped ship to become the president of the newly-minted fintech unicorn GoCardless. Stoddart, who describes himself as a “banker by trade,” spent years at Natwest, Barclays, and was most recently the chairman of Mastercard’s VocaLink. In an exclusive interview with City A.M., Stoddart said that joining GoCardless [...]
Psycho: Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece stands test of time 62 years on May 27, 2022 Some movies leave a lasting influence long after the creators have gone. Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho, a low budget movie shot in black and white with actors from his TV show, would go on to change not just the horror genre, but films in general. 62 years on from its release, the piece feels as vital [...]
Elizabeth: A Portrait in Parts review: the ultimate primer for Jubilee weekend May 27, 2022 As the bunting goes up and street parties creep closer, Elizabeth: A Portrait in Parts seeks to capitalise on the hype surrounding The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, providing snapshot of the many facets of Her Majesty’s life. Composed entirely of archive footage, A Portrait in Parts looks at Queen Elizabeth’s 70-year reign and all the cultural [...]
Sink The Pink’s Glyn Fussell: ‘I feel very secure in my LGBTQ icon status’ May 27, 2022 For Sink the Pink’s Farewell Ball in April, Glyn Fussell filled one of London’s biggest nightclubs, Printworks, with 6,000 ravers. Jake Shears performed to the sold out crowd, who were replete with harnesses and ball gowns in a range of colours so diverse they made the Dulux mood board look beige. Big TV celebrities who [...]
Sky Sports teams up with UK broadcasters to make World Cup qualifier available to all May 27, 2022 Sky has confirmed that the World Cup Play-Off Final next Sunday will be available free to air thanks to agreements with UK broadcasters ITV, STV and S4C.
Why Tenerife is the beacon of the Canaries May 27, 2022 THE WEEKEND: Many will have soaked up the sun in Gran Canaria, or had fun on the strip in Lanzarote. Tenerife, however, feels more abundant with five-star luxury. It is the only Canary Island to have Michelin Starred restaurants, for instance, with six stars spread across five eateries. WHERE? Home was the Ritz-Carlton Abama, a [...]
EP: 132 Beverley, Haydock, Chester & Hong Kong May 27, 2022 Beverley hosts an exciting day of flat racing on Saturday featuring the Trophy Conditions Stakes and the Hilary Needler Stakes, both run over 5 furlongs for 2-year-old horses. Trainer Darryll Holland sends his filly Primrose Ridge to the Yorkshire course and joins us today to discuss her chances. Jockey Ali Rawlinson also chats to us [...]
Even in these dark times, remember Bitcoin could still bring some light to the world May 27, 2022 Jason Deane reflects on a bad week for the world, but offers uplifting positivity where a future can be helped with Bitcoin.