Caught in the act: Why Facewatch has turned to crowdfunding April 1, 2015 I have always wanted to raise investment through crowdfunding, because so much of what my company Facewatch does is based around empowering individuals to help themselves and others to reduce crime. That’s why we want to encourage lots of ordinary people to share in what we believe is going to be a great British success [...]
Team playing: How to ensure you keep your top talent onside April 1, 2015 With the economy picking up and hiring departments headhunting more actively, companies will face greater challenges in retaining and developing their best talents. Indeed, the problem may be bigger than you think. Researchers from CEBR and the Hay Group say that, in 2018, the number of employees heading out the door will rise to 192m worldwide, an increase [...]
Review: Fast & Furious 7 is still one hell of a ride April 1, 2015 Cert 12a | ★★★★☆ Fast & Furious 7 – or as the Japanese call it, Wild Speed: Sky Mission – is quite possibly the dumbest movie of the year so far. But it’s also an absolute blast. All the expected elements are here in furious abundance: cars, family, bromance, explosions, criminality, loyalty and [...]
What to do in London this Easter weekend April 1, 2015 The long Easter weekend is almost upon us and here’s what London has to offer. 500 Years of Hampton Court Palace Historic Royal Palaces is throwing a birthday bash for King Henry VIII’s former residence. Visitors during the day will be greeted by five royal carriages, specially created for the occasion, while William Shakespeare and [...]
Yarde sees mileage in World Cup ambition April 1, 2015 Harlequins winger struggled to watch Six Nations after England snub but is bent on winning back place RENDERED powerless to influence England’s ultimately forlorn Six Nations title challenge, Harlequins speedster Marland Yarde has resolved to avoid a repeat of that painful scenario during this autumn’s home World Cup. There remains work to do, though. Yarde [...]
Platini in thirdparty ban plea to Borgen boss April 1, 2015 FOOTBALL’S European governing body Uefa and players’ union FifPro have joined forces to lobby the European Commission to outlaw the controversial practice of third-party ownership (TPO). TPO – when a player’s transfer value is owned in full or part by a speculating investor – is already banned at all levels in England, having gained notoriety [...]
Raheem Sterling insists Liverpool contract row not about money as he vows to gun down transfer suitors Arsenal April 1, 2015 Unsettled Liverpool and England forward Raheem Sterling insists he wants to beat Arsenal in Saturday’s Premier League showdown despite admitting to being flattered by their interest in him. Sterling, 20, admits he is undecided over his Anfield future after turning down a new contract worth £100,000. The Gunners, who could all but end Liverpool’s Champions [...]
Kell Brook targets double defence April 1, 2015 IBF world welterweight champion Kell Brook plans to defend his title again twice this summer, despite being snubbed by Amir Khan. Brook, who beat Romanian Jo Jo Dan last week, could fight again as soon as next month. He said: “Saturday night was fantastic and I want to capitalise on that win.” Fellow Briton Khan, [...]
Cricket Comment: Colin Graves’ concerns – why four-day Tests are not best way forward April 1, 2015 From what I have seen, incoming England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Colin Graves has the appetite to implement change that will improve the structure of cricket in this country. He is due to start work next month and will arrive with a fresh mind and, hopefully, will be armed with certain long-term ideas that [...]
Kamal quits ICC president role following tiff over trophy snub April 1, 2015 Bangladeshi politician Mustafa Kamal resigned as president of the International Cricket Council yesterday, citing the “unlawful” behaviour of the governing body. Kamal claimed the decision to leave his post came as a result of being denied the right to award the World Cup trophy to winners Australia following their defeat of New Zealand in Sunday’s [...]