Taiwan: The technology of freedom January 15, 2025 This week, Tom Tudgendhat spoke at the Taiwan Institute for National Defence and Security Research. Here he makes an impassioned case for the island’s outward-facing, innovative economic model – and argues it is an essential partner for the West Visiting Taipei, a city striving at the forefront of innovation, even as it upholds Chinese traditions and [...]
Rape gang victims deserve better than our broken inquiry system January 15, 2025 The debate over whether or not Britain needs a national inquiry into rape gangs is a classic example of asking the wrong question, says Emma Revell Before the start of the year, grooming gangs were probably an issue most people were aware of, but didn’t give day-to-day thought to. Fast forward through a furious bout [...]
Oliver! London musical review: Please, sir: give me more of this five-star hit January 15, 2025 Oliver! London musical review and star rating: ★★★★★ One of the surest ways to confirm a new musical is a hit? It has a song with more refrains than you could ever possibly imagine. In the last few years in London, productions of 42nd Street and Anything Goes have had this – and it happened [...]
Who is the new City minister, Emma Reynolds? January 14, 2025 As a former City lobbyist and known face around the Square Mile, Emma Reynolds was seen by many as the favoured pick for City minister when Labour swept to power in July. Standing in the way, however, was Tulip Siddiq. The Prime Minister’s constituency neighbour and long-time ally had held the role on the opposition [...]
Can Italy’s challenger European rugby project win them a World Cup? January 14, 2025 Rugby authorities in Italy have reportedly submitted plans for a new European rugby competition. But can it be viable, and is the World Cup the end goal? The new president of Italy’s rugby federation, Andrea Duodo, caused a little bit of a stir recently when he confirmed that new proposals for a European club rugby [...]
72% UK sports fans would pay more for tickets if they benefited environment January 14, 2025 Seven in 10 sports fans would be willing to pay more for a ticket to a live event if the extra was used to benefit the environment, according to a new survey. The Sport Industry Report, published today, found that 72 per cent of sport fans it surveyed said they would pay the surplus “if [...]
Auditor says EDF should push back decision on Sizewell C investment January 14, 2025 EDF should not make a final investment decision on the Sizewell C nuclear project until it has reduced exposure to its sister development, Hinkley Point C, according to France’s state auditor. In comments published on Tuesday, the Cour des comptes also said the French nuclear company should not take on new nuclear developments at home [...]
Buy something, or get out: How coffee shops are clamping down on WFH loiterers January 14, 2025 As RTO mandates rise, there’s another factor which may start driving digital nomads back to the office: coffee shops are throwing them out.
Why this UK stockpicker is now looking to the US January 14, 2025 A top UK stockpicker is betting on small companies listed on the London Stock Exchange that make most their cash overseas amid fears the British economy will stagnate this year. “The winners will be US or global earnings with a London listing,” said Laurence Hulse, manager of the UK small company-focused Onward Opportunities trust. The [...]
Gilt yields stable ahead of crucial UK inflation data January 14, 2025 The yield on the 10-year gilt crept lower on Tuesday afternoon, leaving it on track to break six days of consecutive rises.