Israel has voted for a dose of reality when it comes to the peace process April 11, 2019 It would be fair to say that Benjamin Netanyahu is not high on the list of many people’s favourite politicians. Bibi, as he is known, rarely engenders cheers of joy when he bounds onto television screens presenting his latest commentary on Israel’s turbulent neighbourhood, often with forensic PowerPoint presentation in hand. Yet against all odds, [...]
Look to Finland for the secret to happiness April 11, 2019 My morning on Wednesday 20 March was idyllic. As I woke from a deep restorative sleep, birds chirped playfully in the warming sun. Scents of fresh bread wafted through my windows, and neighbours greeted me with hugs on the way into work. It was, after all, the United Nations’ International Day of Happiness. And my [...]
DEBATE: Are MPs right that the UK needs an independent watchdog to regulate internet sites? April 11, 2019 Are MPs right that the UK needs an independent watchdog to regulate internet sites? Ruth Manielevitch, vice president of global business development at Taptica, says YES. At a time when concerns over our data, privacy, and wellbeing on the internet are growing at a rapid rate, this new regulation would reassure millions of UK consumers [...]
Banking’s data revolution needs ethics as well as innovation April 11, 2019 With 2.5 quintillion bytes of data created every day, the exchange of information has become integral to the way we live. The opportunities data analytics can create for consumers are vast – as is the commercial potential. There are now more than 4,000 data brokers worldwide. Governments across the world are grappling with questions over [...]
Chris Tremlett: It’s open season for England’s batsmen with places up for grabs at the top of the order April 10, 2019 The start of the County Championship seasons brings excitement and opportunity, with players knowing a run of performances could put them onto England’s radar. This year, with the bowling ranks settled, it’s the top order batting where places could be up for grabs, meaning early-season runs are bound to catch the eye of selectors. Unless [...]
Golf Betting Tips: Hoffman fancied to make lightning fast start once again April 10, 2019 AWAY from the outright market, a couple of bets stand out. CHARLEY HOFFMAN might not be one of the most well-known players in the eyes of the golfing public, but he’s fast achieving such status in the eyes of Masters’ first-round-leader punters. Since 2015, Hoffman is a combined 16-under-par through his opening rounds at Augusta, [...]
Golf Betting Tips: Rose, Oosthuizen and Woods set to master Augusta April 10, 2019 HORSE racing fans have the Cheltenham Festival, tennis fans have Wimbledon and for golf fans, it’s The Masters. The four days produce moments that replay in fans’ memories over and over again – and that’s what makes the tournament so special. Whether it was Tiger Woods’ chip from the back of the 16th green in [...]
Sam Torrance: Playing the Masters for the first time is an unforgettable experience April 10, 2019 A golfer's first time at the Masters is extraordinary, as two Englishmen making their debuts at Augusta National this week, Eddie Pepperell and Matt Wallace, will be discovering. One of the special things about the tournament is that it takes place at the same venue every year – a venue you have been watching on [...]
Jeremy Corbyn and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez love Modern Monetary Theory, but it is just the magic money tree again April 10, 2019 As the Brexit process unfolds, the possibility of a Corbyn government has become much more tangible. Last month, John McDonnell, the shadow chancellor, wrote to the Treasury to say that in power he would require them to “widen the range of economic theories and approaches in which its officials and those in the rest of [...]
MPs, stop trying to tout the demise of the secondary ticket market April 10, 2019 The secondary market for buying tickets to gigs, music festivals, and sports events is in a mess. Complaints about punters being ripped-off by ticket touts regularly attract critical publicity. Many promoters have taken to refusing entry to people if they believe that their tickets were obtained without their approval. Some events appear sold out within [...]