Focus On Croydon: The affordable South London hotspot that’s getting a £1bn facelift January 8, 2016 If there’s one thing we learnt from the London property market in 2015, it was not to underestimate the outer boroughs. Some of the largest house price growth increases were to be found in these supposed backwaters. Growth in places like Haringey and Hillingdon far outstripped traditionally prime areas like Kensington & Chelsea and Camden, [...]
At the close: FTSE 100 index falls further to cap off a bad week January 8, 2016 The FTSE 100 index fell again on Friday, finishing just under 6,000 to cap off a bad week, as concerns over the Chinese economy continued to weigh. "A turbulent start to 2016 has seen investors adopting the brace position, as a combination of factors have driven global markets lower," Richard Hunter, head of equities at Hargreaves Lansdown, said. "With [...]
Another hint at the worst-kept secret ever? Apple just registered two decidedly automotive domains – suggesting cars are in development January 8, 2016 Apple's decision to create a car may be the worst-kept secret since – well, the Apple Watch – but here's another giant clue that's what it's working on. Apple blog MacRumours has spotted the tech giant has registered a clutch (see what we did there?) of suspiciously automotive-sounding internet domain names, including Apple.car, Apple.cars and Apple.auto. Hmmm. [...]
After CES, and with Google Cardboard paving the way, it’s time to start thinking seriously about virtual reality for business January 8, 2016 At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, much attention focused on virtual reality (VR). So if, as many now believe, this is the year VR’s dreams come true, what will it mean to you? The answer is plenty. Until recently, the unwieldiness and expense of VR technology limited its application. Google’s Cardboard launch 18 months [...]
China cracked, Bolland bowed out and Dry January got drier: Here’s what got us talking this week January 8, 2016 The Jetsons' family car got a bit closer to reality, and a base-jumper around Canary Wharf gave us all vertigo while Donald Trump got punchy over the impending Commons debate on whether he should be banned. Here's what got us talking this week How low can yuan go? (Source: Getty) 1) China cracked Stock markets were suspended twice [...]
London must build on low quality green belt spaces to solve its housing crisis, according to the Adam Smith Institute January 8, 2016 London should build on low quality green belt spaces to solve the housing crisis, according to new research from free market think tank the Adam Smith Institute. The think tank said one million new homes will be needed in the next 10 years and that low quality spaces around existing commuter infrastructure must be built on to meet housing [...]
Paris terror attacks: Belgium police find possible bomb factory in Brussels during December raid January 8, 2016 Belgian police have found an apartment in Brussels where they believe explosives used in the Paris terror attacks were manufactured. Traces of explosive acetone peroxide and handmade belts were found in a dawn raid at the apartment in the district of Schaerbeek on 10 December, prosecutors said in a statement on Friday. The finding adds [...]
Homes go on sale at former North London Post Office building in Islington January 8, 2016 As the historic North London Post Office, this 50,000sqft site in Islington delivered birthday cards, love letters and lists for Father Christmas. But next year, joint property developers Sagar Group and Cain Hoy hope they’ll be equally as successful at delivering a new housing, shopping and commercial district in the heart of one of London’s [...]
UK National Lottery: Four ways science can increase your chances of picking the winning Lotto numbers for this Saturday’s £57.8m jackpot January 8, 2016 The National Lottery jackpot on Saturday has rolled over to a record £57.8m after Wednesday's jackpot went unclaimed. It's a must-win prize, meaning that if no one matches the six numbers drawn, the prize will be shared by the next tier of winners. You might stand more chance of being struck by lightning – but put your your [...]
British National Party removed by Electoral Commission from its official list of political parties after BNP fails to register January 8, 2016 The Electoral Commission has removed the British National Party (BNP) from its official list of registered political parties after the BNP failed to confirm its registration details with the commission. Registering details of a political party with the Electoral Commission on an annual basis is a legal requirement. "The BNP’s statement of accounts were due on 7 July [...]