Oyster Shed: Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone helps pub chain Young’s to biggest day of takings in 200 years
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Maldives can give Callan a dream trip November 10, 2020 POPULAR jockey Neil Callan has a chance of putting his name in the spotlight when he climbs aboard a couple of horses with genuine chances at Happy Valley. Callan, nicknamed the ‘Iron Man’ by the locals for his no-nonsense approach and his famous gruelling early morning keep-fit regime, has found it tough going over the [...]
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Moreira’s supporters could be Smiling again November 10, 2020 RACING makes a quick return to Happy Valley on Wednesday after the city track hosted a 10-race programme last Sunday. It’s worth noting that the newly laid winter grass on the circuit may have had something to do with the winning times in all the races on Sunday being above average, indicating the track was [...]
Top home entertainment solutions to get you through lockdown November 10, 2020 We’ll all be spending the next few weeks in the house, and even Christmas looks likely to be a subdued affair this year. So why not console yourself by pimping out the living room in which you’ll be whiling away your precious hours? Here’s our pick of the top home entertainment solutions on which to [...]
90 per cent of UK trade not covered by free trade deals post-Brexit November 10, 2020 Only 10 per cent of all UK cross-border trade will be covered by current free-trade agreements after 31 December, City AM understands. Fifty-two countries currently have free trade deals in place with the UK for the end of the Brexit transition period. These agreements account for only 10 per cent of the UK’s total cross-border [...]
Wall St indexes dip as Pfizer vaccine optimism fades, but FTSE 100 powers ahead November 10, 2020 The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes in New York dipped at the open, halting a rally set off by the Pfizer vaccine results yesterday.
Government blasted over ‘half-baked’ plans to ban online junk food adverts November 10, 2020 The government has come under fire over “severe and disproportionate” proposals to roll out a total ban on online ads for junk food. Ministers today launched a consultation on whether online ads for foods high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) should be banned in a bid to tackle the growing problem of childhood obesity. [...]
US consortium mulls taking on abandoned Wylfa nuclear project November 10, 2020 A group of US companies has reportedly approached the government about taking over the development of a nuclear power plant at Wylfa in north Wales. Engineering giant Bechtel will lead the consortium, and will be joined by utility firm Southern and nuclear engineers Westinghouse. The FT reported that talks over taking over the project began [...]
Explained: Why Amazon Prime Video is showing the Autumn Nations Cup and what it means for rugby November 10, 2020 Amazon Prime Video acquired the rights to rugby’s Autumn Nations Cup for an estimated fee of £16m-£20m and it looks a potential win for all parties. Years ago, it may have been seen as a risk selling your media rights to Amazon. But now the e-commerce giant looks like it could make a lasting impact [...]
Deloitte warns of heightened going concern risks as pandemic rumbles on November 10, 2020 Big four audit giant Deloitte has warned there is likely to be more reporting of uncertainties relating to going concern as unpredictability surrounding the pandemic continues. Deloitte audit partner Ann Aspinall told City A.M. that as uncertainties around the pandemic continue and as the economic environment becomes more challenging, “there is likely to be an [...]
Boris Johnson congratulates vaccine taskforce boss Kate Bingham amidst spending scandal November 10, 2020 Boris Johnson has congratulated outgoing government vaccine taskforce chief Kate Bingham on her efforts just days after being embroiled in a spending scandal. It was revealed by the Sunday Times that Bingham, who is married to Tory minister Jesse Norman, had spent £670,000 of public money on PR advisers from a boutique company since being [...]
