News Quiz: The week that was November 17, 2023 Each week we compile a few questions to test how closely you’ve been paying attention to the news. Good luck!
Bubble Planet is London’s largest ball pit (bigger than Ballie Ballerson) and it opens this month November 17, 2023 A new London ball pit has opened. With thousands of balls, it's set to be the biggest ball pit in London, larger than Ballie Ballerson
No tickets? Glastonbury fan designs ‘deepest condolences’ cards if you missed out November 17, 2023 A Glastonbury fan has gone one step further than disappointment this year: he has designed a range of Glastonbury condolences cards
Why has levelling up failed? November 17, 2023 Levelling up has become a semi-religious mantra to which Labour has joined in the ubiquitous chanting. Yet the scheme has been mired in criticism – its selection process was condemned as “corrupt” and local authorities are struggling to spend their lot.
The drawdown after the rebound: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Solana, Polygon and Polkadot sell-off November 17, 2023 Crypto markets have seen some volatility this week, with the price of Bitcoin dipping and spiking in the last few days.
London’s economy is a microcosm for our success but we’re ignoring ways to help it November 17, 2023 London’s West End is a microcosm of much of the wider economy: it has small independent businesses in sectors such as food, big high street chains in its bars and retail.
EP: 239 Cheltenham & Hong Kong November 17, 2023 It’s the three-day November meeting at Cheltenham this weekend with the Paddy Power Gold Cup the highlight on Saturday and the Greatwood Hurdle featuring at jumps HQ on Sunday. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of Cheltenham’s weekend racing action, with Wally Pyrah discussing Sunday’s meeting in Hong Kong. Hosted by Chris [...]
London Stock Exchange: Trade volumes crash by a third in just a year November 17, 2023 The figures come as boss David Schwimmer told The Sunday Times that the firm was more than just the home of the FTSE 100 index.
Spotlight on Slater and Gordon work as lawsuit alleges ‘secret commissions’ November 17, 2023 Law firm Slater and Gordon could be forced to pay out more than £500,000 in compensation after several clients sued the firm for being pushed to take out insurance policies because it was allegedly receiving "secret commissions" from the insurer.
Can Royal Mail owner IDS turn itself around? November 17, 2023 Royal Mail owner IDS Losses are widening for the group, badly burned by heavy strike action and complaints. Can it turn its fortunes around?