Belief in people has led architecture firm Darling Associates to success November 15, 2017 Napoleon once said “an army marches on its stomach”. Looking after your army was important for Napoleon, and it’s also a top priority for Chris Darling, founder of Darling Associates, although unlike Napoleon’s army, his team are showing no signs of being underfed; he’s conquered (built an office in) both London and Poland, working on [...]
Was Theresa May right to call out Russia’s attempts to influence Western politics? November 15, 2017 DEBATE: Was Theresa May right to call out Russia’s attempts to influence Western politics? YES – Denis MacShane, former minister for Europe and author of Brexit, No Exit: Why (in the End) Britain Won’t Leave Europe. The Prime Minister’s attack on the Kremlin’s interference in the election and referendum processes in western democracies was extraordinary. [...]
UK’s entrepreneur bodies merge to create a talent development powerhouse, as Aldermore floats the idea of an Entrepreneur ISA November 15, 2017 The UK’s New Entrepreneurs Foundation and the Centre of Entrepreneurs have this morning revealed they will merge, to create a not-for-profit “entrepreneurial powerhouse”. The new body will aim to train the next generation of social and business leaders, deliver research to identify gaps in current support, and provide input into UK government policy around entrepreneurship. [...]
UK Prime Minister Theresa May tells Vladimir Putin: We know what you are doing November 14, 2017 Prime Minister Theresa May last night accused Russia of “threaten[ing] the international order on which we all depend”, in a stinging attack on President Vladimir Putin. Making her annual address at the lord mayor’s banquet in the heart of the City, May warned the Russian government: “We know what you are doing – and you [...]
Republic of Ireland v Denmark: Martin O’Neill draws on spirit of 2015 ahead of World Cup play-off November 13, 2017 Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill is hoping to draw on the experience of two years ago when they face Denmark for a place at next summer’s World Cup on Tuesday night. O’Neill’s team held Bosnia 1-1 in the first leg of their Euro 2016 play-off before beating them 2-0 at home in the return [...]
Lyft’s expanding to Toronto, its first market outside the US, hitting accelerator on international expansion plans November 13, 2017 Ride-hailing startup Lyft has unveiled its intensions for expanding outside the US for the first time just weeks after landing a sizeable $1bn led by tech giant and Google owner Alphabet. The Uber rival will head north of the border to Canada, specifically the city of Toronto, which also happens to be the location for [...]
Switzerland 0, Northern Ireland 0: Michael O’Neill hails “magnificent” display after his team push Swiss all the way November 12, 2017 Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill declared himself proud after his side’s dream of reaching a first World Cup since 1986 ran aground with a hugely courageous performance against Switzerland in Basel. Defender Jonny Evans came within inches of earning a victory that would have levelled the tie, following a contentious Swiss win in Belfast last [...]
Donald Trump u-turns on Russia meddling: “I believe our intelligence agencies” after Vladimir Putin comments November 12, 2017 US President Donald Trump has been forced to clarify that he supports the conclusions of intelligence agencies in the country that there was meddling in last year’s election by Russia. Trump had drawn criticism after saying he believed a denial of any involvement made by Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Saturday. Read more: One year [...]
Donald Trump will not meet with Vladimir Putin in Vietnam, says Sarah Huckabee Sanders November 10, 2017 After much speculation, it turns out Donald Trump will not have a formal meeting with Vladimir Putin while he is in Vietnam, despite both leaders being in the same place at the same time. The Washington Post reported that Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the White House press secretary, had told reporters the meeting will not happen [...]
Young Lions? Gareth Southgate’s England are younger than nearly every other major nation at the World Cup November 9, 2017 The inclusion of uncapped youngsters Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Tammy Abraham and Joe Gomez in Gareth Southgate’s latest England squad is just the latest indication of the manager’s willingness to play raw talent in the national team. In a year in which England’s various youth-level sides have conquered the world, the senior outfit has also said goodbye [...]