Hewitson’s Glory set to leave rivals raising Whyte flag October 18, 2022 FORMER 13-time Champion Jockey turned trainer Douglas Whyte and go-to jockey Lyle Hewitson are the team to follow when racing gets underway with an eight-race programme at Happy Valley on Wednesday. Whyte and his young pilot Hewitson have been a combination made in heaven since January. The pair recorded 27 wins before the season ended [...]
Microsoft cuts more staff as Big Tech slowdown continues October 18, 2022 Microsoft continued to cull its workforce this week as the software giant feels the sting of stagnating growth, with sources telling the Business Insider that 1,000 people lost their jobs in a fresh wave of cuts. Impacted teams within the software giant included the Xbox division, the Strategic Missions team, and the office of the Chief [...]
Next 15 clears regulatory hurdles in M&C Saatchi takeover October 18, 2022 NEXT 15 cleared its final regulatory hurdle this morning as the London media firm hopes to finalise a deal to takeover M&C Saatchi after months of turbulence. The media firm said it had received confirmation from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), paving the way for a successful takeover. It follows [...]
Gambling regulator chief says growth has plateaued for booming sector October 18, 2022 Growth in the betting sector has plateaued in recent years as a result of cost of living concerns and safety measures, says top gambling regulator. Speaking at an awards ceremony today in Melbourne, Gambling Commission chief Andrew Rhodes said that the sector is still feeling a pandemic hangover — despite popular belief that betting giants [...]
Sewage spills from storm overflows ‘unacceptable’ admits Thames Water boss October 18, 2022 Storm overflows causing severe discharges of sewage are 'unacceptable', argued the boss of Thames Water.
High street firms face ‘battle’ to recruit staff after labour pool shrinks October 18, 2022 High street businesses are facing a “battle” to recruit staff against the backdrop of a shrinking workforce, with many workers having left the country or unable to work due to sickness. Industry chiefs lamented the vacancy crisis facing businesses ranging from retailers to restaurants to care homes at a committee meeting of the economic affairs [...]
Rocket firm Orbex pockets £40m from investors ahead of UK launch October 18, 2022 British rocket firm Orbex has pocketed £40.4m in its latest funding run, as it gathers resources in the count down to its first vertical launch from UK soil in November. The Series C funding round, led by new investor the Scottish National Investment Bank, will also help the company fund future projects. Orbex, which has production and [...]
Police shut roads near Cannon St after man climbs on Starbucks roof and throws rocks at building October 18, 2022 Roads between Cannon St and the City Magistrates’ Court has been closed off after a man climbed on top of a building and started throwing rocks. The individual was filmed smashing rocks on the roof of a Starbucks in the centre of the City, on Wallbrook, before throwing them at an adjacent building. At about [...]
Ferrari 296 GTS review: Blue blooded October 18, 2022 With a retractable roof and electric driving mode, you might think the new Ferrari 296 GTS has gone a bit soft. Not a chance, says Tim Pitt.
US prepares to sell from emergency reserves to dampen oil prices October 18, 2022 The White House is preparing to offload oil from its strategic reserves in a late bid to dampen fuel prices and ease the cost of living.
