Further delays will devastate the social care sector January 8, 2025 The government’s decision to delay social care reform will simply prolong the crisis. The sector needs decisions not inquiries, says Martin Jones Labour’s decision to delay a social care overhaul until 2028, announcing an independent commission led by Baroness Casey of Blackstock, is another devastating blow to a sector in desperate need of reform. For [...]
TGL explained: All you need to know about Woods and McIlroy’s new golf league January 6, 2025 A year later than planned, golf will get a glimpse of its possible future when the first match of TGL, the brand new, made-for-TV team golf competition from Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports, swings into virtual action on Tuesday. The contest between New York Golf Club, featuring Rickie Fowler, Matt Fitzpatrick and Xander [...]
What’s On In London January 2025 January 6, 2025 With fewer crowds jostling for space this January, you can explore iconic landmarks and world-class museums at your own pace. Many of London’s most celebrated attractions are free to enter, making it an incredibly affordable and enriching experience. Discover the magic of London in winter – a time of unique charm and captivating beauty. Wellbeing [...]
Elon Musk’s attacks on Jess Phillips a ‘disgraceful smear’, Streeting says January 5, 2025 Wes Streeting has said attacks made by Elon Musk on Jess Phillips over grooming gangs are a “disgraceful smear” considering the Labour minister’s efforts to support victims of abuse. The billionaire owner of social media platform X, Tesla and Space X suggested the safeguarding minister “deserves to be in prison” for denying requests for the [...]
Lack of winter fuel payment ‘might be unpopular’ as snow falls, Streeting admits January 5, 2025 Wes Streeting has acknowledged withdrawing winter fuel payments from pensioners “might be unpopular” following health service advice to keep home heated during this weekend’s cold snap. The Health Secretary faced questions on Sunday about his advice to “turn the heating on”, after heavy overnight snowfall of up to 12cm in parts of the country. Conservative [...]
Newnham’s Speedster can continue flurry of Winners January 3, 2025 EARLY risers will need to be brave waking up to freezing cold and rainy weather in the dark on Sunday morning before following the action at Sha Tin. They could, however, do worse than follow a couple of possible ‘winter warmers’ early in the card, starting with Hong Lok Golf in the Tai Lam Handicap [...]
Ahead of the Game: Man United cuts could be copied by other clubs December 30, 2024 Manchester United’s controversial move to slash the funding it provides to its charitable foundation as part of cost-cutting measures introduced by Sir Jim Ratcliffe could be followed by other Premier League clubs. The Manchester United Foundation are set to be the latest victims of Ratcliffe’s drive to cut costs at Old Trafford, with Sky News [...]
Investment fads of years gone by: Where are they now? December 27, 2024 From the metaverse to meme stocks, investment fads have come and gone over the years, quickly disappearing out of the market’s collective memories. While AI might be the latest trend gripping the attention of stockpickers, it is worth remembering previous crazes in the market, to learn from (and laugh at) the mistakes of previous cycles. [...]
Mark Kleinman: Hold the Telegraph front page – then hold it some more December 27, 2024 Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City Editor and is the man who gets the Square Mile talking in his weekly City AM column. This week he tackles the Telegraph bid, Mike Ashley’s failed Boohoo approach and an oil deal in the North Sea I suspect you’d have got long odds on January 1 on the auction of The Daily [...]
The best and worst sports marketing campaigns of 2024 December 25, 2024 In the true Christmas spirit of judging others, I’ve looked at my favourite – and not so favourite – sports marketing campaigns of 2024. I had planned to hand out awards with categories based on the startling number of current football pundits who were in Graham Taylor’s Euro 92 England squad. The Gary Lineker Award [...]