England coach says ‘we will get on with the job’ amid absentees January 27, 2022 England head coach Eddie Jones insists his team will “get on with the job” despite an injury crisis ahead of next week’s Six Nations. Jones’s side, who begin their campaign on 5 February against Scotland at Murrayfield, have been dogged by a series of setbacks, including captain Owen Farrell being ruled out with ankle surgery [...]
UK car output worst since 1956 but EVs and investment brighten 2022 outlook January 27, 2022 2021 was a dismal year for the UK automotive industry, as output fell 6.7 per cent to less than 860,000 units – the lowest since 1956. Figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported that production went down 34 per cent on pre-pandemic levels, especially as a result of the [...]
Tesla revenue exceeds analyst forecasts by more than $1bn January 26, 2022 Tesla enjoyed an upbeat fourth quarter, as its revenue exceeded analyst estimates by more than $1bn. The car manufacturer, which specialises in electric vehicles (EVs), secured $17.7bn in revenue, with analysts expecting a figure closer to $16.6bn. Tesla, the brainchild of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, also reported adjusted earnings per share of $2.54, up from [...]
Ollie Phillips: The squad is exciting but it’s still classic Eddie Jones January 21, 2022 When I saw the England squad Eddie Jones had named for the Six Nations on Tuesday evening, I was actually pleasantly surprised. It is good to see head coach Eddie Jones picking in-form players this year, though I must say the squad seems rather predictable. The return of Owen Farrell is no surprise. Jones is [...]
Ford gains $8.2bn from Rivian investment January 19, 2022 Automotive giant Ford has made an $8.2bn gain from its investment into California electric truck maker and Tesla rival Rivian, following its November market debut. Reporting its fourth quarter results in early February, the Detroit car maker has also announced it would reclassify a $900m non-cash gain from the investment as a special item. As [...]
England coach Eddie Jones: ‘Make me look an idiot’ January 19, 2022 Eddie Jones yesterday told his dropped England stars to “play at a level that makes me an idiot if I don’t pick them” as he announced his wider squad for the upcoming Six Nations. Notable absentees from the training group, who will meet in Brighton next week, include Saracens back-three player Elliot Daly and Bath [...]
UK backs Kenya railway hub as part of $1bn investment plan January 18, 2022 The UK is backing the development of a railway hub in Kenya’s capital Nairobi as part of a five-year investment plan worth $1bn. Under the partnership, Epsom-based engineering firm Atkin Global will design an eight-platform central rail station and public space, alongside 425 acres of commercial and residential developments, Reuters reported. In its initial phase, [...]
Premiership Rugby: Cap changes hint at continued silly signing season January 11, 2022 Not often will you find a top quality rugby player moving from one club to another mid-season, even less frequently will you find them doing it at any point for anywhere near the value of a football transfer. That said, every few years there’s a seemingly silly season of signings where some of the best [...]
Long weekend ideas: Ooh, this could be Rotterdam January 7, 2022 The Beautiful South thought Rotterdam could be anywhere – even Liverpool or Rome! – but they were idiots: it’s right here in Holland, and it’s a small, chic rival to Amsterdam. Where to stay The newly opened Slaak Rotterdam is built on the site of a former printing press, and has a jazz bar ambience [...]
Ford Ranger Raptor SE review: Welsh adventure in UK’s toughest truck January 5, 2022 Tim Pitt takes on the Welsh mountains – and a muddy motocross circuit – in the go-anywhere Ford Ranger Raptor SE pick-up.