The EU wants customers to be able to access Sky, Netflix and other online subscriptions anywhere in Europe December 9, 2015 The EU wants to create a Digital Single Market. Wait! It's more interesting than it sounds: it means customers will be able to use their online subscriptions such as Netflix, Canal+ and Sky for free anywhere in Europe. The proposal was put forward by the EU's executive body the European Commission today. But, it is likely the scheme will face strong opposition from the media [...]
How business can play its part in defeating poverty – and rebuild the public’s trust too December 8, 2015 A huge amount of study has been undertaken into the causes of poverty, and the routes out of it. Time and again, education comes out as the number one factor that can make the most difference to people’s futures over the longer term. It’s no secret that more children from poorer backgrounds struggle in school, [...]
US hotelier Highgate beds down in London as Shoreditch hotel plans win approval December 7, 2015 One of New York’s biggest hotel operators is making its first move into the London market after winning planning consent for a site on Shoreditch High Street. Highgate Holdings, which owns the Knickerbocker on New York’s Times Square, is planning a 319,000 square foot, mixed-used scheme at 201-207 Shoreditch High Street that rises to 30 [...]
2015 Perseid meteor shower: What is it, where can I see it, when’s the best time and place to view it and what is all the fuss about December 4, 2015 We're smack-bang in the middle of the annual Perseid meteor shower, and everyone from professional astronomers to amateur stargazers is getting excited about them. But what's the fuss all about? This is everything you need to know. When is the best time to view the 2015 Perseid meteor shower? The shower is at its peak [...]
Geminid meteor shower 2015: What causes it, where can I see it and when will it be at its peak? December 4, 2015 This evening, lots of shooting stars will appear in the sky, and will continue lighting it up for a good two weeks. The Geminid meteor shower is due to make its annual appearance over our heads from 4 to 17 December, and this year it promises to be as impressive as ever. At their peak [...]
Chris Froome releases performance and blood data to satisfy Tour de France doubters December 4, 2015 Chris Froome hopes doubts over his two Tour de France wins can be put to rest after releasing physiological data which suggests his success in recent years can be attributed to weight loss. Three sets of data, from 2007, this year's Tour and independent tests in August have been published in this month's edition of [...]
Best of the Brokers for 4 December 2015 December 4, 2015 To appear in Best of the Brokers, email your research to notes@cityam.com SKY Nomura has reaffirmed its “buy” investment rating on telecoms giant Sky and raised its price target to 1,400p, from 1,300p. Analysts said the structure of media in Europe is different from that in the US in vital ways, and that Sky can [...]
Gary Neville on Valencia move: “I’ve been on TV for a few years now; the time was right to stand up” December 3, 2015 Valencia head coach Gary Neville accepted a surprise move to Spain because he felt ready to leave the comfort of the television studio for the crucible of the dugout, he said on Thursday. The former Manchester United and England defender was appointed to his first managerial role on Wednesday by the La Liga club and [...]
HSS share price jumps after media report suggests no merger with Speedy Hire December 3, 2015 HSS Hire shares jumped today after a report suggested talks for a £300m merger with fellow tool and equipment hire group Speedy Hire had stalled. Shares in the Heathrow-based HSS had jumped as much as 10.3 per cent at 57.35p per share this morning, and were up 8.65 per cent at 56.5p per share at the close. HSS and [...]
Samsung Gear VR launches in UK: Virtual reality device priced at just £80 released December 3, 2015 Technology fans can finally get their hands on Samsung's virtual reality device, after it launched in the UK with a rather affordable (in tech terms) £80 price tag. The Gear VR is one of the first devices to hit the market, bringing the fledgling technology to the masses. It first went on sale in the US a month ago and [...]