Trainline delivers strong recovery as passenger numbers go up November 3, 2021 Rail and coach technology platform Trainline has recovered strongly in the first six months of FY22, with revenue going up 151 per cent to £78m. The group’s net ticket sales have grown 179 per cent to £1bn, recovering 79 per cent of pre-pandemic times, the highest level since Covid-19 began. Trainline performed well also in [...]
Trainline delivers strong recovery as passenger numbers go up – CityAM : CityAM November 3, 2021 Rail and coach technology platform Trainline has recovered strongly in the first six months of FY22, with revenue going up 151 per cent to £78m. The group’s net ticket sales have grown 179 per cent to £1bn, recovering 79 per cent of pre-pandemic times, the highest level since Covid-19 began. Trainline performed well also in [...]
Business Analyst: the most interesting job you’ve never heard of November 1, 2021 The job ‘business analyst’ might not sound that exciting, but, whilst it is demanding, it is one of the important and intellectually satisfying jobs in both the private and public sectors today. Business analysts are the thinkers who chart the path to a future that is both sustainable and profitable. They work alongside the most [...]
Five things: Derby day win for Sarries as Ford shines for Tigers October 31, 2021 Derby day victory for Saracens as domestic action continued, internationals returned and George Ford shined in five things we’ve learned. Derby day delight Yesterday the London bragging rights were up for grabs as Harlequins hosted Saracens at the Stoop. In their 22-29 win over their rivals, Sarries showed their skill in controlling their opposition and [...]
Ollie Phillips: The Premiership is just so competitive October 28, 2021 The Premiership is producing some of the best rugby that it ever has, and the lack of England internationals over the coming weeks will make games even more unpredictable. Eddie Jones’s autumn squad is already at a training camp in Jersey, meaning a host of stars are unavailable for selection on a weekend full of [...]
Radio is very much alive, with the highest audience ever recorded October 28, 2021 Commercial radio is reaching 36.8 million people across the UK, the biggest audience it has ever recorded, according to official audience data provided by RAJAR, the body responsible for measuring radio audiences.
Hyundai i20 N review: hatch of the day October 26, 2021 Finally, the Hyundai i20 N is a supermini-sized hot hatchback fit to rival the all-conquering Ford Fiesta ST. Tim Pitt drives it.
Opinion-in-brief: The perils and profits of rockstar chief executives October 25, 2021 Something strange is happening in boardrooms. Chief executives are stepping into the limelight. Gone is the stereotype of an austere workaholic, replaced by a trendy go-getter who’s just as comfortable pouring over an Excel spreadsheet as they are curating their Instagram feed. There are two prime examples of the archetypal rockstar CEO. Elon Musk went [...]
Premiership: Five things we learned as Saracens shine October 25, 2021 Premiership rugby’s Saracens’ fast and loose play is producing very attractive rugby and Irish finally get their long-awaited win. Sale, though, struggled against undefeated Leicester while Bath were valiant in their loss. Here’s five things we learned from the weekend’s Premiership action. Silky Saracens Saracens backed up their rampant 71-17 victory over Bath last week [...]
Global vaccine programmes: How do they compare? October 25, 2021 While the UK was one of the first nations to begin the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccines, it has fallen behind in the race for full inoculation. So, how do global vaccination programmes compare? Portugal Leading the world’s vaccination success is Portugal, with 82.82 per cent of its population having received both doses as of [...]