Connell set for Nationale service as he shoots for biggest winner as a trainer March 14, 2023 BEFORE analysing the opening Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (1.30pm), I have to declare that I head up the syndicate that owns RARE EDITION, trained by Charlie Longsdon. He has been a dream horse for us, winning four of his five starts under rules, with the second coming last time out in the Sydney Banks [...]
The Grenfell fire destroyed a building but the local businesses have rebuilt March 14, 2023 Many businesses closed after the fire at Grenfell, others rebuilt right in the shadow of the tower, writes Elena Siniscalco
“Project Yeti”: Inside the scramble to save Silicon Valley Bank UK March 13, 2023 “It’s going down to the wire.” That was the view of Coadec CEO Dom Hallas at 11pm on Sunday evening after hours of meetings had failed to produce a deal on the future of Silicon Valley Bank – with the tech industry warning it would be an existential threat to thousands of firms across the [...]
It’s time to move away from burning wood pellets for our energy needs March 13, 2023 The government should ditch the vast subsidies for biomass if it is serious about green energy, argues Nicholas Earl.
Silicon Valley Bank UK: What we know (and don’t know) on Monday morning March 13, 2023 Silicon Valley Bank UK was put into insolvency last night – with expectations that government would step in before Monday’s market open now looking more unlikely. The bank’s accounts are effectively frozen, meaning that firms will be unable to access their deposits – possibly leaving them unable to pay bills or salaries. SVB UK’s parent [...]
Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel jokes about Will Smith Oscars slap March 13, 2023 Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel has made a controversial joke about Will Smith during his opening monologue. Introducing this year’s awards, TV presenter Kimmel said: “We want you to have fun. We want you to feel safe. And most importantly, we want me to feel safe. So we have strict policies in place. “If anyone in [...]
Oscars shock as Best Supporting Actress award goes to underdog March 13, 2023 Angela Bassett from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever did not take home the Best Supporting Actress gong tonight, in the first shake up of the night. Bassett was the predicted winner of Best Supporting Actress, with most critics unanimously backing the actor. However, Jamie Lee Curtis ended up winning for her performance in Everything Everywhere All [...]
Lady Gaga runs to help Oscars photographer after red carpet mishap March 13, 2023 Lady Gaga has turned up to the Oscars after much speculation, ahead of a rumoured performance during the ceremony which is due to start shortly in Los Angeles. Taking to the red carpet in a floor-length black dress the Bad Romance singer posed for photographers before making her way inside the venue. However, as she [...]
Rishi Sunak set to announce £5bn defence spending boost during AUKUS summit March 12, 2023 Prime minister Rishi Sunak is set to announce a £5bn boost to defence spending during a key summit on the US-UK-Australia nuclear submarine deal. Sunak flew to San Diego on Sunday to attend a trilateral meeting with US president Joe Biden and Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese. It’s hoped Albanese will announce Australia is purchasing [...]
‘Down to the wire’: Treasury and Bank scramble for Silicon Valley Bank UK package March 12, 2023 Treasury and Bank of England officials are locked in discussions over the future of Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) UK arm – with leading tech figures across London suggesting the bank’s collapse could be an extinction-level event for thousands of firms. The UK-owned subsidiary of Silicon Valley Bank was placed into insolvency earlier this evening, with [...]