Irish Supreme Court rules Subway bread is not bread October 1, 2020 Ireland’s Supreme Court has ruled that Subway sandwiches do not meet the legal definition of bread, and therefore are not liable for tax exemptions. The court’s ruling on Tuesday ends a 14-year battle by the US takeaway chain to have its sandwiches recognised as a tax-free staple, after a five-judge court determined Subway’s rolls to [...]
History of the City: What’s the story behind the Tower Bridge? March 21, 2024 Since 1894, Tower Bridge has been one of London's most iconic landmarks. The History of the Tower Bridge began in 1876.
Planet Crypto: The Secret Diary of Sam Bankman-Fried, aged 30 and ¾ June 9, 2023 More mirth from the comedic crayons of Planet Crypto as they delve deep into the diaries of Sam Bankman-Fried and see what FTX is up to.
Mace: Construction firm on track for £3bn revenues as it bolstered by international growth July 18, 2023 Construction giant Mace has been bolstered by traction in its consultancy business and completions of landmark buildings abroad and in the UK (such as Battersea Power Station) during the year, hiking its turnover to £1.936bn. The London-headquartered firm, which has plans to reach £3bn revenues by 2026, said that its consultancy business reached £500m in [...]
At New York’s highest Midtown restaurant, the best dish is vegan August 31, 2023 The waiter had persuaded us to get the tuna. It’s understandable. We’ve all spent our lives being conditioned that meat and fish is best. But at Midtown New York’s highest restaurant, the vegan food shouts loudest. Peak restaurant opened during the pandemic on the 101st floor of 30 Hudson Yards, the tallest building within New [...]
Tencent leads $96m funding round into Dublin restaurant tech firm Flipdish January 13, 2022 Tencent has led a $96m funding round into Dublin-based restaurant tech firm Flipdish which values the firm at $1.25bn.
‘How am I doing?’ – the big question mayors are asking of voters April 9, 2024 The dynamics of mayoral races are very different to Westminster election mud-slinging, writes Adam Hawksbee.
The secret behind the gaming boom? Less VR and more Flappy Bird February 19, 2024 Worth more than the UK music and film industries combined, gaming is an overlooked marketing tool for brands, writes Ben Thrasher.
New York’s last affordable Manhattan property is way better value than London September 7, 2023 At Inwood Hill Park, New York, there’s a metal plaque pointing out where Manhattan was sold from native Americans to a Belgian coloniser in 1626. The land was exchanged for the lowly price of some trinkets and beans. A tulip tree had marked this spot for 280 years but when it died in 1938 it [...]
Miniclip CEO: ‘We’ve always followed where the players go, and the players are going to mobile’ November 1, 2022 Miniclip, the platform behind 8 Ball Pool, has shuttered its website as gamers once knew it, as the company follows consumers off desktops and into pockets. Speaking to City A.M., CEO Saad Choudri explained that the rise of mobile gaming left it a no-brainer for the company to step away from browser-based entertainment despite its [...]