Alibaba makes former Goldman Sachs executive its new president August 4, 2015 Alibaba has appointed former Goldman Sachs vice-chairman Michael Evans as its new president to lead the group's push into new international markets. Read more: As Jack Ma goes on a US charm offensive, does Alibaba pose a real threat to Amazon and Ebay? A Goldman Sachs veteran of 20 years, including a nine-year stint as its [...]
If you’ve a grip on the Calais migrant crisis Philip Hammond, why don’t you come take a look? August 4, 2015 We British know how to queue, that is without a doubt. But last Wednesday I was sitting in a cab in Calais next to a lorry driver from Yorkshire in one of the most unpleasant queues of my life, while gangs of young men wandered past us eyeing up which UK bound lorry they thought [...]
If you’ve a grip on the Calais migrant crisis Mr Hammond, why don’t you come take a look? August 4, 2015 We British know how to queue, that is without a doubt. But last Wednesday I was sitting in a cab in Calais next to a lorry driver from Yorkshire in one of the most unpleasant queues of my life, while gangs of young men wandered past us eyeing up which UK bound lorry they thought [...]
Piccadilly Tube and Heathrow Express train lines around airport knocked out by power surge August 4, 2015 Update: The chaos caused by this morning's power cut at Heathrow is still creating major headaches for travellers coming in and out of the airport today. As well as causing major disruption to both Tube and train services into Heathrow Airport, passengers flying from Terminal Five have now been told their bags may not [...]
100 people evacuated at The Shard after fire breaks out on 33rd floor August 4, 2015 The Shard has been evacuated after a fire broke out in one of the London landmark's restaurants on the 33rd floor this morning. Around 100 customers were evacuated from restaurants on levels 31, 32 and 33 by staff, and there have been no injuries. The Brigade was called by 1112. Seven fire engines [...]
Researchers create first firmware worm that attacks Macs remotely and silently August 4, 2015 Mac users beware: You're no longer immune. It’s a truth universally acknowledged that Macs are more secure than PCs. But researchers have just dealt this truth a hefty blow, after they created the first firmware worm that can attack Mac computers. The accepted wisdom is that computers running Windows are more exposed to attacks, but [...]
August 2015 TfL Tube strike travel advice and updates: These are the Twitter accounts with the latest news on buses, DLR, London Overground, Trams and roads in London August 4, 2015 The Tube strike is expected to cause rush hour misery as millions of Londoners attempt to make their way around the city using alternative routes on Wednesday and Thursday, while others are likely planning to avoid the capital altogether. All Tube lines will be suspended, while other public transport and roads will be more congested, and [...]
Why is office air conditioning either too hot or too cold? Now science has an answer August 4, 2015 Why is the office always so cold? Why is the air con creating an icy tundra when it's 30 degrees outside? These are questions you've either posed yourself – from beneath a layer of blankets when you've lost all the feeling in your toes and fingers – or perhaps heard someone else mutter bitterly while [...]
Men who become dads later in life are less likely to die in middle age August 4, 2015 Becoming a father after 30 is linked to a lower chance of dying in middle age, according to a new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. Read more: It's in the genes – you're more like your father than your mother By analysing data relating to 30,500 men in the [...]