Our tax system is not as bad as we think – but it won’t be our magic bullet for growth May 16, 2023 Our taxes are not attracting nor repelling many businesses; they sit somewhere in the middle. It's not that bad, but we shouldn't rely on our tax system to boost our economy any time soon, writes Tim Sarson
Apple’s latest iPad advert backfired, but how does it rank amongst the worst ever? May 11, 2024 We have gone through some other commercials and advertising campaigns which spectacularly backfired, to consider where they rank.
England v USA: How Europe embraced America’s young footballers November 25, 2022 When the USA hosted the World Cup in 1994, their squad was an overwhelmingly domestic selection. Fourteen of their 22-man party were based in the States, with 12 of those on central contracts with the US Soccer Federation. Only two of the players belonged to clubs in Europe’s five biggest leagues, among them Coventry City [...]
Honda Civic Type R review: Hatch of the day February 7, 2023 The 2023 Honda Civic Type R might be the best hot hatchback currently on sale. Tim Pitt drives it on the road and racetrack.
The Liberal Democrats and the long, hard climb back to political relevancy July 17, 2023 As Keir Starmer looks increasingly likely to be the next PM, Ed Davey's Liberal Democrats have a shot at power - if they can remind voters they exist, writes Eliot Wilson
Shakespeare on advertising: Wetherspoons beer shortages hit public perceptions September 8, 2021 Cut-price pub chain JD Wetherspoon was in the news recently following reports that supplies of Heineken, Carling, and Coors have run out in some of its locations across the UK. While some have argued that Brexit has impacted supply chains, company founder Tim Martin has attributed the issues to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Whatever the [...]
Dacia Jogger review: you do the maths May 16, 2022 Priced from £15,345, the seven-seat Dacia Jogger makes every other car look expensive. Not least the 'family' Rolls-Royce…
Stakester’s skill-based NFTs bring success back to London’s games industry March 29, 2022 Monty Munford rails against betting apps, but finds hope for friendly wagers in the curious world of NFT cheat codes.
England’s defeat to the West Indies scuppers Root’s rebuild as captain March 28, 2022 Another lost series and another without a single Test win. England’s capitulation in the glaring sun of Grenada leaves captain Joe Root’s record seriously tarnished. Their third Test defeat at the hands of a brilliant West Indies by 10 wickets sees England fly home as 1-0 series losers, having drawn the opening two matches in [...]
The most romantic spots to book for Valentine’s Day February 11, 2024 These London restaurants offer romance and style in spades, coupled with service and food that go the extra mile, making them perfect for Valentine's Day.