The slow decline of British pubs is pulling apart our social fabric November 15, 2023 On top of the decline of libraries and community spaces, the dwindling number of pubs is another loss for the 'third space', writes Phoebe Arslanagic-Little.
South Africa race row hooker Mbonambi says England “unprofessional” November 7, 2023 The South African hooker who was at the centre of a Rugby World Cup race row Bongi Mbonambi has accused of England of being “unprofessional”. The Springbok forward was accused by England flanker Tom Curry of calling him a “white c***” during South Africa’s 16-15 semi-final win in Paris last month. World Rugby investigated the [...]
FTSE 100 close: London dips after disappointing US jobs data while 250 continues strong run November 3, 2023 FTSE 250, which is an index more aligned with the UK domestic market, was one cent up following the open, sitting handsomely at 17,945.48.
Currys to sell Greek arm for £175m to strengthen balance sheet November 3, 2023 Currys announced that it was looking to offload the 90 stores across Southeastern Europe in an effort to strengthen its balance sheet.
Stay ahead of fast-changing markets October 31, 2023 Martin Currie is a global active equity specialist at Franklin Templeton, a world-leading investment manager. It creates concentrated, best-idea investment portfolios that retain their conviction in fast-changing markets. Martin Currie believes that if a UK equity investor can identify companies delivering the virtuous cycle of cash conversion, shareholder returns and business reinvestment, then this serves [...]
South Africa appear to poke fun at Tom Curry over ‘White c***’ race row October 29, 2023 The South African government appeared to poke fun at the race row involving England’s Tom Curry in the wake of the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup final victory. In their semi-final win over England last week, flanker Curry accused South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi of calling him a “white c***” on the pitch. Many South African [...]
Rugby World Cup win will always mean more to South Africa than any other October 29, 2023 Does Saturday’s all-consuming, ferocious, edge-of-the-seat Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa have an argument for being described as the very best final ever? Simple answer: yes. Because the Springboks’ 12-11 victory over the All Blacks in Paris had a little bit of everything. It had fire and fireworks, crunching hits, red [...]
Tom Curry fiasco: Fans must let due process run its course and refrain from launching vile attacks October 26, 2023 Far too much of this week’s X (formerly Twitter) timeline was full of abuse towards England flanker Tom Curry, for following through what he thought was a racial slur directed towards him and reporting it – something we should encourage. During Saturday’s Rugby World Cup match between England and South Africa, which the Springboks won [...]
Rugby race scandal: World Rugby clears Mbonambi over Curry ‘white ***t’ claim October 26, 2023 World Rugby has said South Africa captain Bongi Mbonambi does not have a case to answer over claims he called England flanker Tom Curry a “white c**t” in last weekend’s rugby world cup semi final. Curry made the claims to the referee during the game and English authorities made a formal complaint to World Rugby earlier [...]
Sale launch strong defence of Curry as England star handed 50th cap amid Mbonambi race row October 25, 2023 Sale Sharks have issued a strong statement in support of their England international Tom Curry, who is at the centre of a race row involving South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi. In a powerful statement, Sale said: “Sale Sharks’ owners, players, coaches and staff are absolutely appalled by the nature and level of disgusting abuse directed [...]