London must be given power to direct its economy to arrest historic productivity decline, study urges March 2, 2023 London must be given greater power to direct its economy by central government to arrest a historic productivity decline, a new report out today has urged. Handing the capital more sway over tax and spending decisions, peeling back onerous planning rules and boosting graduate migration would help London return to being an economic growth engine [...]
Looney no muppet as he hits truth on work needed to go green March 1, 2023 It ain’t easy being green, sang Kermit the Frog once upon a time. The puppet-frog was right; moving towards net zero will require an extraordinary amount of hard work. So three cheers to Bernard Looney, the BP boss, for saying what so few are willing to say: the road to a greener future runs straight [...]
Here’s how to watch England white-ball tour of Bangladesh for FREE February 28, 2023 The Test cricket may only have just finished in New Zealand but England are already back in action tomorrow as they take on Bangladesh in three ODI matches and three T20’s. But unlike the Test tour to New Zealand, you are able to watch this limited overs series for free. Because while Sky Sports will [...]
Sunak Brexit deal: King Charles meeting with EU’s von der Leyen ‘not unusual’ – Cleverly February 28, 2023 Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has rejected claims that the King was being drawn into political controversy over his meeting with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen. Cleverly denied ministers were politicising the monarchy following the meeting between the King and the Brussels official at Windsor Castle, which coincided with the agreement of a new [...]
Amazon strikes: Coventry workers say they are ready for ‘David and Goliath battle’ against employer over poor pay conditions February 28, 2023 Amazon workers have said that they are ready for a “David and Goliath battle” as they begin their second round of strikes this year over poor pay and working conditions. More than 350 workers at Amazon’s Coventry warehouse will walk out today in anger at a pay rise of 50 pence. Employees at the warehouse [...]
The Independent film 2023 review: All-star cast fail to ignite this political thriller February 27, 2023 Political movies used to be a specialist subject, but whatever side of the aisle you sit it’s safe to say everyone is better versed in his world than they were a few years ago. Sky’s new original movie, The Independent, seeks to look into our polarised world. Jodie Smith-Turner plays Eli, an ambitious young reporter who [...]
Price cap: Government will ‘continue to help’ with high energy bills but falls short of fresh support packages February 27, 2023 The government has stopped short of pledging fresh support - even with customers facing higher bills after today's price cap announcement.
Mia Brookes: British 16-year-old snowboarder makes history at World Championships February 27, 2023 Teenage snowboarding sensation Mia Brookes pulled off one of the sport’s toughest moves on her way to becoming Britain’s first ever slopestyle world champion today. The 16-year-old from Cheshire recorded the first ever 1440 double grab – in which a snowboarder takes off backwards and rotates four times – in a women’s competition to beat [...]
Gary Neville’s content company Buzz16 gets ‘multi-million pound investment’ as it looks at £200m IPO February 27, 2023 Miroma Group has acquired a majority stake in Gary Neville’s content company Buzz16, which is now planning a £200m plus IPO. Buzz16 was launched by the former footballer and current Sky Sports presenter in 2016. The exact amount Miroma paid for its share has not been disclosed but it said the “multi-million pound investment”, “solidifies” [...]
Five New Ways We’re Doing Hybrid Work February 27, 2023 We’ve come a long way since March 2020. Most workers will easily recall the day they were told to pack up their laptops and work from home for the foreseeable future. The Covid-19 pandemic revealed many companies were not prepared for remote working, and led to a whirlwind of uncertainty. The workforce adapted quickly. In [...]