DEBATE: Has any technological development in the last 50 years matched the magnitude of the moon landing? July 19, 2019 Has any technological development in the last 50 years matched the magnitude of the moon landing? Ivan Mazour, chief executive and founder of AI-powered customer retention platform Ometria, says YES. When asked about the greatest innovation of the past century, would many of us point to the moon landing? A feat remarkable, yes, but unrepeated [...]
Ursula von der Leyen: What kind of EU leader can the UK expect? July 17, 2019 After months of deliberation, the EU parliament has now elected a new successor to Jean-Claude Juncker, the larger than life head of the EU Commission who has been navigating Brexit’s choppy waters since 2016. Ursula von der Leyen, a former German defence minister and key ally of Angela Merkel, will soon lead the Brexit negotiations [...]
Revealed: The 25 most influential people on the internet July 17, 2019 US President Donald Trump, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and an egg have been named among the most influential people on the internet. Read more: Internet meme queen Grumpy Cat dies aged 7 The eagerly-anticipated list, compiled by Time Magazine, revealed an eclectic mix of celebrities, royals, politicians and foodstuffs that have dominated the [...]
Toy Story 4 review: A visually stunning nostalgia fest that lives up to the franchise legacy June 28, 2019 The question on my lips when Toy Story 4 was announced was: why? Toy Story 3 seemed like the perfect finish to a trilogy that never made a misstep. As the film ended, the sight of Woody, Buzz Lightyear et al with their new owner, Bonnie, as their original one, Andy, drove off to college, [...]
England v Australia: World Cup ante upped for hosts after defeat by Sri Lanka June 24, 2019 A week ago people were worried about dead rubbers. The International Cricket Council have Sri Lanka to thank for changing the conversation, because with England meeting Australia at Lord’s tomorrow that concern is nowhere near the top of the agenda. England’s defeat on Friday has put the cat amongst the pigeons, upping the ante and [...]
Obscure fees could be eroding your pension – here’s what you should be paying June 19, 2019 If you’ve ever endeavoured to compare fees charged by pension providers, you’re probably sat wild-eyed, rocking yourself back and forth. Despite the push to rid the financial sector of opaque and confusing charging structures, it’s still incredibly difficult for consumers to compare the fees levied by pension providers. Not only can it be difficult to [...]
Editor’s Notes: Canary Wharf is still the place to meat June 13, 2019 We live in interesting times. A few years ago, who would have expected vegan sausage rolls to fly off Greggs’ heated shelves, or for KFC to announce a new vegan “chicken” burger called The Imposter? Veganism is alive and well… but not so much at the Canary Wharf branch of Boisdale this week, where the [...]
From taxes to cats, Theresa May’s government has been an affront to Conservative ideology May 29, 2019 Theresa May has finally announced her resignation. How can we capture the flavour of her tenure in office? This can be found in the dry and measured content of the Economic and Fiscal Outlook from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). The OBR stated in its latest publication in March 2019 that: “the tax receipts-to-GDP [...]
Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant empire returns to profit despite tough market conditions May 28, 2019 Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant empire has returned to profit despite challenging conditions in the casual dining sector. Ramsay’s company made a pre-tax profit of £500,000 in the year to August 2018 after reporting a £3.8m loss in 2017 due to legal costs and the closure of its Plane Food branch at Heathrow, which lasted [...]
Memory tricks and tips to help you win at business May 23, 2019 Even in the age of Google, remembering certain things can give you a huge advantage in business. In fact, your ability to remember can become one of your most valuable assets. The bottom line is this: people want to do business with smart people, and we view people who have a razor-sharp memory as being [...]