The green rush? The UK’s cannabis industry is reaching dizzying new highs May 7, 2019 Predicting the emergence of the UK’s next billion-pound industry is the dream of any investor. Yet what if, unbeknown to many of its citizens, the UK were already competing as a global leader in that market? When it comes to the burgeoning legal cannabis market, this is already the reality. According to the UN’s International Narcotics [...]
Sam Torrance: World No417 Max Homa’s win at Wells Fargo Championship shows magic of golf May 6, 2019 Max Homa’s win at the Wells Fargo Championship on Sunday showed the magic of golf at its very best. The world No417 shot an assured round of 67 to finish 15 under-par – three shots ahead of fellow rookie Joel Dahmen – and claim his first PGA Tour title on his 68th start. Up against [...]
UN human rights body expresses concern over ‘disproportionate’ Assange sentence May 3, 2019 A UN group has criticised the 50-week prison sentence given to Julian Assange by Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday. Wikileaks founder Assange, who has been living in the Ecuadorian embassy in London since 2012, was found guilty of breaching bail conditions handed down in 2010 when he left house arrest to request asylum from the South [...]
An honest guide to meeting props: here’s what your clicky pen, leather notebook and water bottle are really trying to say May 3, 2019 In the theatre of the commedia dell’arte, the character of Arlecchino can be recognised by two props – his mask and his slapstick. The commedia was built on archetypes, quickly establishing who a character was and how they would behave – and with that recognised, everyone could get on with the story. If someone had [...]
Of course we must protect the planet, but not by taking Britain back to the dark ages May 3, 2019 On Wednesday parliament declared a climate emergency. Then yesterday, the Committee on Climate Change published a series of recommendations on how to cut Britain’s carbon emissions, including banning the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2035 and increasing the cost of air travel. Making this planet greener and cleaner is a goal shared by [...]
DEBATE: With another strike planned, should industrial action on the Tube be banned? May 3, 2019 With a strike planned over the FA Cup weekend, should industrial action on the Tube be banned? Keith Prince, the GLA Conservatives’ transport spokesman, says YES. Workers should have a right to redress, for example if they have legitimate safety concerns. But all too often, we have seen “safety” being used by unions as an excuse [...]
It’s time to fix regulation and scrap socialism for the banks May 3, 2019 For too long, it has been possible for bankers to make massive profits while socialising losses through subsidies, deposit schemes, public ownership, and bailouts in times of crisis. This creates a moral hazard: bankers are encouraged by the regulatory regime to take on excessive risk, allowed to issue limited equity, and in case of a [...]
Ollie Phillips: Champions Cup qualification would be fitting end to groundbreaking campaign for Bristol May 2, 2019 The Premiership’s top two sides, Exeter and Saracens, may be meeting this weekend but with just two games to go the drama lies elsewhere. The two outstanding teams are streets ahead and I think will meet in the final on 1 June but the other 10 sides still have lots to play for. Read more: [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: Qabala’s not the only Star of this Term’s Classic fillies May 2, 2019 BETTING for Sunday’s QIPCO 1000 Guineas (3.35pm) was blown apart at Newmarket last month. Qabala came from last to first, and met plenty of trouble in running in between, to land the Nell Gwyn in terrific style and was immediately promoted to race-favourite by the bookies. Her price plummeted from 50/1 to 5/1 and she’s [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: Turner has the Power to land opening race with Darkness May 2, 2019 MARCUS Tregoning has trained some very good horses over the years with the likes of Sir Percy, Nayef and Mubtaker. In truth, the last few years have been a bit quiet for the Hampshire-based trainer, but Mohaather’s win in last month’s Greenham Stakes at Newbury had him dreaming about a first 2000 Guineas success. Sadly, [...]