The impossible job? Upgrading manager proving no easy task for Newcastle owners November 3, 2021 Twenty-eight days on from the club’s takeover, Newcastle United are still to make the managerial upgrade that was widely anticipated. Steve Bruce was put out of his misery two weeks ago, yet the club’s new majority owners, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, have not yet settled on a successor. The wait illustrates the scale of [...]
Creating a world everyone deserves: Construction with a conscience November 3, 2021 | Sponsored Mark Robinson, group chief executive at SCAPE, explains how the procurement authority is helping the UK’s public sector to move to net zero carbon in construction and improve local communities in the process. Our mission at SCAPE is to create a world that everyone deserves – helping to improve spaces and places, accelerate projects that [...]
Bruce Springsteen ‘close’ to selling his music to Sony in £256m deal November 3, 2021 Bruce Springsteen is reportedly in talks to sell his recorded catalogue to Sony Music.
Sponsors quit Yorkshire over club’s handling of race report November 3, 2021 Emerald Publishing have become the latest brand to disassociate themselves with Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC) following the club’s handling of racism claims made by Azeem Rafiq. In a statement, Emerald Publishing said: “We have taken the decision to remove our brand association with YCCC and Headingley Stadium. “We do not tolerate any form of [...]
Cherries on top: Bournemouth and Scott Parker the perfect match November 3, 2021 Tonight on the south coast, AFC Bournemouth will be looking to continue a start to the Championship season that has gone from impressive to record-breaking. Heading into their match against struggling Preston North End, the Cherries have amassed 37 points from their opening 15 games, with a positive goal difference of 18. That’s the best [...]
British wine is flying high: Here are some of the best November 3, 2021 It is time to drink patriotically because business is booming for British wines. The pandemic did little to slow the growth; in fact wine sales went up by 30 per cent and last year we planted 1.4m new vines. This green, little island of ours now boasts around 800 vineyards and 178 wineries, though England [...]
Temi Labor CA: ‘I am proud to be the only African woman at the table because it allows me to showcase why I deserve to be here’ November 3, 2021 | City Talk Temi Labor CA shares her experience of working in the Middle East as a black woman and the importance of having a strong personal brand. What was life like growing up for you? I grew up in Lagos in Nigeria and when I was about six or seven my mum left to move to the [...]
Culture corner: What’s going on in the City this November? November 2, 2021 There are a wealth of events, gigs, historical talks, comedy shows and concerts throughout November. Get your culture fix now before the Christmas party season drinks up your time and take advantage of what the City has to offer on the days you’ve commuted into the office. Pop into the Barbican Library in your lunch [...]
Give fresh beer at Christmas November 2, 2021 | Sponsored Pinter 2 welcomes in the next tier of fresh beer, with precision-engineered technology allowing anyone to brew 10 pints of award-winning fresh beer at home. More than 75% of the UK population is unaware that the freshness of beer is vital to flavour. Storage, temperature changes and time all have a negative impact. When it [...]
Enjoy a unique dining experience this Christmas November 2, 2021 | Sponsored Yuu Kitchen Restaurant specialises in authentic Japanese and South-East Asian flavours. The restaurant uses the highest quality produce executed with precision cooking in a fun and exciting setting. The menu is designed for sharing with a choice of small plates that will take you on an explosive flavour journey. Indulge in Asian favourites such as [...]