As Wimbledon hots up, here’s how to dress like Novak Djokovic July 9, 2021 There comes a time in every man’s and woman’s life when they must realise that they shall never become a Wimbledon champion. But you can still look like one, albeit, perhaps, in a much larger size than most successful athletes. Lacoste was the original athletic look and is still my go-to sportswear label and for [...]
Finalto takeover battle heats up as latecomer Gopher offers to pay break clauses July 9, 2021 London-listed Playtech’s shareholders will have more time to examine a controversial takeover offer for its trading platform Finalto after it delayed a planned General Meeting by a fortnight. Playtech’s board had recommended the sale of the platform to an Israeli consortium for around £150m, but a larger offer from shareholder Gopher Investments emerged last week. [...]
UK economy grows 0.8 per cent in May July 9, 2021 The UK economy expanded in May, but at a much slower pace than in recent months as growth stalled in retail, manufacturing and construction, new figures released today show. GDP rose 0.8 per cent in May 2021, the fourth consecutive month of growth, according to the ONS. The expansion was driven by a resurgence in [...]
Where to eat in… Fitzrovia, from morning coffee to evening feast July 9, 2021 Fitzrovia has it all, really. It has the buzz of a proper night on the town, but it’s quieter than Soho, cheaper than Mayfair and cooler than Marylebone. It’s filled with both powerhouses of the London restaurant scene and enought independent places that you can always find somewhere new (and not fully booked). Let us [...]
Pfizer/BioNTech plan trials for new Delta variant vaccine July 9, 2021 The drugmakers are seeking regulatory approval in the US to begin clinical trials on a Delta booster shot as early as August. Pfizer and BioNTech announced they are developing an update version of their Covid-19 vaccine that will target the more transmissable Delta variant of the virus, which is responsible for the vast majority of [...]
Euro 2020: What an England win could mean for the UK economy July 9, 2021 “England don’t do that – they don’t win those types of games” so said a friend after the three lions beat Denmark 2-1 after extra time in their Euro 2020 semi-final on Wednesday. They do – just once every 55 years. Scenes of jubilation across London after Gareth Southgate’s men reached their first final since [...]
Downing Street clashes with Brussels over €47.5bn Brexit divorce bill July 9, 2021 The UK has hit back at the EU over its hefty Brexit divorce bill, saying it did not recognise the figure and insisting the final payment would remain within the government’s own projections. The bloc last night said Britain was liable to pay €47.5bn (£41bn) to the EU as part of a post-Brexit financial settlement. [...]
Ryanair, BA, Easyjet and Stansted in court today suing over traffic light travel system July 9, 2021 Ryanair, BA, Easyjet and Stansted owner MAG are in court today suing over traffic light travel system
1MDB and Malaysia sue 44 KPMG partners for $5.6bn July 9, 2021 Malaysia govt, its Ministry of Finance and 1MDB are suing 44 KPMG Malaysia partners in a $5.64bn suit for their part in auditing the state investment fund. The lawsuit, which was filed earlier this week, accused KPMG of committing breaches of contract and negligence in its audit and certification of 1MDB’s financial statements for the [...]
Post-Brexit rebound: UK exports to EU climb rapidly July 9, 2021 UK exports to the EU have climbed sharply, defying fears that Brexit would dampen trade between the two blocs, figures published today reveal. Exports of UK goods to the EU jumped eight per cent in May, an increase of £1bn over the last month, according to the ONS. Total exports of UK goods to all [...]
