World Vegan day: Is the rise of the flexitarian leading to a vegan revolution? November 1, 2019 While today may be World Vegan Day, there are still precious few people in the UK who choose to live off all-plant diets. Figures from Yougov this year show that just one per cent of Britons identify as vegan and 73 per cent identify as meat eaters. Read more: Revenue rises at Finsbury food as [...]
Tesco investigates technical issues affecting Monzo card payments November 1, 2019 Supermarket giant Tesco is investigating a technical issue affecting customers with Monzo debit cards after cardholders complained they were being charged twice for transactions. Monzo customers have complained on Twitter about issues using their cards in Tesco, prompting the supermarket chain to put up signs at some of its stores saying it could not accept [...]
Office Space: Inside the opulent Mayfair base of luxury property developer Clivedale November 1, 2019 Real estate firms’ offices tend to fit into one of two moulds: a converted Mayfair townhouse, an old-fashioned relic left over from the days where Hanover Square was overrun with estate agents in braces and pinstripe suits; or a clinical, corporate space interchangeable with that of any other property company, law firm or accountant. Super-prime [...]
Essex lorry deaths: Man faces Dublin court in connection with 39 deaths November 1, 2019 A 23-year-old man has appeared at a Dublin court in connection with 39 people who died in a lorry in Essex. Eamon Harrison appeared in court today after being detained via a European Arrest Warrant in connection with the last week’s incident. Read more: Police urge brothers to hand themselves in after Essex lorry deaths [...]
Google to buy Fitbit for $2.1bn November 1, 2019 Google is set to snap up Fitbit in a deal worth roughly $2.1bn (£1.6bn). The tech giant is acquiring the fitness tracking company for $7.35 a share, in a move that is expected to be completed next year. Read more: Technical issue with Revolut app leaves customers unable to sign in Fitbit’s stock jumped 16 [...]
New iPad 2019 review: A solid machine and an absolute steal at just £349 November 1, 2019 Almost a decade has passed since the release of the first generation iPad, a device that created an entire category of consumer tech and cemented Apple as the world’s hottest purveyor of shiny gadgetry. And looking at the latest entry-level iPad – the 7th generation, if you’re keeping score – you’d be forgiven for thinking [...]
Focus on Willesden: A well-connected area where North London buyers can upsize November 1, 2019 One of the universally acknowledged truths of the London housing market is that needing more space often means moving further out. But it need not mean going all the way out into the sticks – and the North West London neighbourhood of Willesden is testament to that. While it is on the zone two-three border [...]
Insurance giant AIG fights back in third quarter results November 1, 2019 A huge drop in catastrophe losses propelled insurer American International Group (AIG) to a profit in the third quarter, with a reported net income of $648m (£500m). Total pretax catastrophe losses in 2019 narrowed to $511m, well down on last year’s $1.6bn. Read more: Volatile market movements boost TP ICAP revenues This included $254m for [...]
To speak or not to speak: The battle for free speech November 1, 2019 I remember the excitement of setting up my first Personal Computer and being able to get email. The potential to connect with people from around the world in an instance was inspiring, as was the sense that the Information Superhighway and World Wide Web were going to transform our world forever. I also remember being [...]
Nigel Farage: Brexit Party will contest ‘every seat’ if PM rejects olive branch November 1, 2019 Nigel Farage has offered an olive branch to Boris Johnson by calling for a “leave alliance” with the Brexit Party in return for softening his Brexit position. Farage launched the party’s campaign this morning, where he said the party planned to field candidates in every constituency in England, Wales and Scotland in next month’s general [...]