Uber can help make London’s congestion a thing of the past – if sensible regulation allows innovation September 17, 2015 Every morning, 1m people brave London’s roads at rush hour and drive to work. And 94 per cent of them drive alone. This might be preferable to squeezing onto public transport, but the strain on London’s roads will only worsen as our economy grows. We need change. Yet there is an alternative to [...]
As MI5’s chief Andrew Parker warns of a tech terror risk, is new electronic surveillance legislation justified? September 17, 2015 Robin Simcox, a research fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, says Yes The threat posed by terrorism has arguably never been higher. Yet in recent years, UK intelligence agencies have been increasingly unable to access the data needed to protect national security. These problems have been exacerbated by the Snowden leaks, which led to networks [...]
Suspended Valcke set for investigation September 17, 2015 THE corruption scandal engulfing world governing body Fifa took another twist last night after secretary general Jerome Valcke was suspended by the organisation until further notice. Valcke, outgoing president Sepp Blatter’s right-hand man, has been released from his duties pending an investigation into his involvement in a World Cup tickets scheme. It has been alleged [...]
Underdog Evans in spotlight as Britain bid for historic final September 17, 2015 DAVIS Cup captain Leon Smith is gambling on world No300 Dan Evans to see off 28-time champions Australia and inspire Great Britain to a first final since 1978. Evans has been selected as one of Britain’s two singles players, alongside talisman Andy Murray, for the clash in Glasgow, which begins today. Injury fears over Kyle [...]
Hot trainer O’Meara could be celebrating another big win September 17, 2015 THE NORTH-South divide is a big problem for the Government and it has been a much debated issue in racing as well. The powerhouse training centres of Newmarket and Lambourn continue to dominate the big races, apart from the odd exception. And if there is one northern handler that has the potential to upset the [...]
Happy Hammers have the weapons to harm Man City September 17, 2015 JUVENTUS’ comeback win over Manchester City will have left Manuel Pellegrini feeling like he was mugged by the Old Lady. The 2-1 loss means City will have to do things the hard way in the Champions League again. They’ve only won three of their last 12 home games in the competition so West Ham – [...]
England will win, but it could be cagey against Fiji September 17, 2015 LOOKING to tonight’s curtain raiser against Fiji, England are certain to win, and priced accordingly – as short as 1/100 in some places. In five meetings, the Red Rose have never scored less than 20 points, and in the last two fixtures have managed 45 and 54. However, with nerves jangling, I don’t think the [...]
Hiring Mahela Jayawardene is smart England thinking – Chris Tremlett’s Cricket Comment September 17, 2015 England's appointment of Sri Lanka great Mahela Jayawardene on a consultancy basis for part of their autumn series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates is really smart thinking. I was part of the England squad that lost 3-0 in the UAE in 2012 and we really struggled on the turning pitches. Spin will [...]
Wins won’t be restricted to the pitch if England profit at the Rugby World Cup September 17, 2015 Winning and losing affects revenues for many businesses both directly and indirectly associated with sports teams and individuals. Our business at Sportsrisq is to recognise how those sports results have a financial impact on companies and help them manage it accordingly. We have taken a look at some examples of companies that may [...]
Jeremy Corbyn: Leadership lessons from Corbyn’s first five days September 17, 2015 The first few days are rarely simple for a new leader. If you’re appointed chief executive to turn around an ailing company, your ideas may be met with a hostile reception. A Labour MP for more than 30 years, the party’s new leader Jeremy Corbyn is hardly an external appointment. But he is [...]
