The Rosebery founder Simon Davis on scrapheaps, sewing, MOTs and Angelina Jolie September 20, 2015 Did you know that Jeff Bezos used to photograph everyone he met so he wouldn't forget who they were? Neither did I, but when Simon Davis interviewed him, Amazon was still a startup – and it's just one of several gems Davis, founder of the London Restaurant Festival (LRF), The Rosebery and former journalist, wheels [...]
Battle of Britain memorial flypast: Spitfires and Hurricanes fly over London in honour of 75th anniversary as Westminster Abbey service takes place September 20, 2015 A flypast of WWII planes commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain has taken to the skies above London, as a service was held at Westminster Abbey. The memorial flight of Hurricanes and Spitfires made there way over Westminster and across London at lunch time on Sunday, as part of a service honouring [...]
The best and worst office views in the world September 17, 2015 If you've ever sat at your desk, staring out towards the neighbouring office building glimpsing just a tiny square of sky, console yourself with the fact that it's definitely a better spot than at least one other person in the world (possibly several). The view from this Aldershot office takes some beating for the sheer [...]
Insurance deal frenzy shows no signs of stopping as Phoenix considers offer for Cinven subsidiary September 17, 2015 Insurer Phoenix Group today confirmed it’s in talks about a possible takeover of Cinven-owned Guardian Financial Services. “Phoenix has been evaluating Guardian Financial Services as part of an on-going sale process for the Guardian Financial Services business,” it said in a statement to the London Stock Exchange today. “Discussions remain on a non-exclusive basis. There [...]
BBC cameraman hospitalised after apparent altercation outside Jeremy Corbyn’s home September 16, 2015 The Department of Transport (DfT) is investigating reports of an incident yesterday in which BBC cameraman James Webb was hospitalised after an altercation outside Jeremy Corbyn's home. Footage of the incident emerged this morning. Originally it was claimed that a Corbyn aide had caused the cameraman to fall, however the person has since been identified [...]
Battle of Britain flypast: The routes 40 Spitfires, Hurricanes and Blenheims will cover to commemorate “the Few” in biggest flypast since World War II September 15, 2015 Flypast fans prepare yourselves – this is the big one. The 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain will be marked today (15 September) by the largest flypast of Spitfires since World War II, alongside a service at St Paul's Cathedral. In total 40 Spitfires, Hurricanes and Blenheims will commemorate the series of skirmishes that [...]
Battle of Britain memorial flypast route in pictures: Prince Harry gives up Spitfire seat as David Cameron and Jeremy Corbyn commemorate WWII 75th anniversary September 15, 2015 Thousands of people across the south of England, including His Royal Highness Prince Harry, have watched the impressive sight of a classic World War II flypast to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain today. Prince Harry was in attendance at Goodwood Aerodrome in West Sussex where around 40 Spitfires, Hurricanes and Blenheims participated [...]
Is your phone operator the worst? Ofcom names and shames the most complained about providers September 15, 2015 Telecoms regulator Ofcom has today named and shamed the broadband, mobile, and landline providers who received the most complaints in the first quarter of 2015. Landline provider complaints per 1,000 customers (Source: Ofcom) Ofcom, which receives about 300 complaints a day from telecoms consumers, said EE was the biggest culprit when it came to [...]
Hastings Insurance Group IPO: Insurer looks to raise £180m in London float September 15, 2015 Hastings Insurance Group will kickstart its plans to float on the stock market today, City A.M. understands. The insurer is set to announce that it wants to raise as much as £180m from the IPO, according to Sky News, which first reported the story. Hastings declined to comment. The firm, which specialises in motor insurance, [...]
Jeremy Corbyn has chosen his shadow cabinet: Here’s how the UK is reacting right now September 14, 2015 It's fair to say Jeremy Corbyn's election as the new Labour leader has prompted a variety of responses – but the criticism is rolling in already, as everyone from business people to fellow politicians, think tanks and the wider electorate piled in on his first decisions as leader this morning. His selection of shadow [...]