THG opens new office in the heart of London’s financial district August 19, 2024 THG, a leading global technology platform specialising in e-commerce and end-to-end direct-to-consumer (D2C) solutions, is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in the prestigious Square Mile, the historic financial centre of London. This strategic move further solidifies THG’s presence in the UK’s business capital, reflecting the company’s continued growth and ambition to [...]
BATM: London-listed Israeli tech firm’s revenue stagnant despite growing order book August 19, 2024 Israeli tech firm BATM Advanced Communications has seen its revenue remain flat despite “substantial growth” in its cyber division, according to newly-filed results. The London-listed firm, which has its headquarters in Hod Hasharon, saw its revenue hit $60m (£46m) in the first six months on 2024 – unchanged from the same period last year. BATM’s earnings [...]
Criminals are harnessing the latest tech. So the police must too August 19, 2024 Criminals and fraudsters are only becoming more tech-savvy; if we want to stop them, so must we, writes Lord Mayor Michael Mainelli.
London Spirit win dramatic women’s Hundred final in front of record crowd August 18, 2024 Sharma hit Fire bowler Hayley Matthews back down the wicket and all the way to the boundary, where Shabnim Ismail was unable to hold the catch.
Crafty Londoners to create sign for renamed Overground line August 18, 2024 A textile version of a new London Overground sign will be created at public weaving sessions, Transport for London (TfL) has announced. Participants will work together to make a Weaver line roundel to be displayed at a station on the route for millions of passengers to see. Each of the six Overground lines will be [...]
Tottenham clear-out gathers pace as Leicester agree £20m transfer August 18, 2024 Skipp, 23, is expected to complete his move on Monday before the two clubs meet in their first Premier League match of the season in the evening.
Gallery remains open as Somerset House closes following fire August 18, 2024 Part of the Somerset House complex will remain open to the public, despite the fire which damaged the roof of the arts venue on Saturday. An investigation is taking place into the fire with the main venue closed “until further notice”. The Courtauld Gallery, home to priceless artwork including Vincent Van Gogh’s 1889 self-portrait showing [...]
Wellness Wonders: Meet Alvina Chen, founder of Feldspar August 18, 2024 Alvina Chen, founder of Feldspar, the world's first sensor-enabled performance-running track, is revolutionising track athletics with cutting-edge technology.
Fire blazes on the roof of The Strand’s Somerset House August 17, 2024 Around 100 firefighters are tackling a blaze in the roof on London’s Somerset House. A spokesman said: “Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters have been deployed to a fire at Somerset House. “Crews are tackling flames located in part of the building’s roof. Two of the brigade’s 32m ladders have been sent to the [...]
Aslef: Rail strikes called amid ‘toxic situation’ in dispute with LNER August 17, 2024 Aslef’s lead negotiator has said the union is putting “members first” in a “toxic situation” after announcing a fresh series of strikes. Train drivers working for LNER – which runs the passenger service on the East Coast main line between London and Edinburgh – will walk out on weekends from the end of August in [...]