Cruising through the Moroccan Atlas Mountains in a 4×4 September 11, 2015 The ancient Greeks believed that Atlas was the primordial Titan who held up the sky. The mountain range that takes his name separates the Sahara desert from the Atlantic Ocean; Marrakesh, the cultural and spiritual capital of Morocco, rests in its shadow. This would be my base before I set off in a 4×4 to [...]
Eddie Hearn interview: Matchroom boss says Anthony Joshua will be heavyweight champion of the world…and boxing can be the second biggest sport in the country September 11, 2015 A little over a year after staging the biggest fight in British boxing history between Carl Froch and George Groves, Eddie Hearn has not downsized the scale of his ambition. “In six years I think we can make this the number two sport in the country,” the boxing promoter told City A.M. “We’ve [...]
Jeremy Corbyn and the leadership result: Labour’s Thatcher moment won’t win over the country September 10, 2015 Say what you like about Jeremy Corbyn, but at least you know where he stands. His principled, straight-talking platform has the potential to transform the Labour Party. In fact, Corbyn could change Labour as radically and fundamentally as Margaret Thatcher changed the Conservatives. Indeed, while he would not thank me for saying this, [...]
Office cycle ramp: Does London’s Alphabeta building in Finsbury Square have the craziest office feature yet? September 10, 2015 Forget Sky Garden topped buildings and treehouse offices, there's a new feature coming to one London office that might just be the craziest yet. In Finsbury Square, workers located in the new Alphabeta building will be able to cycle straight into the heart of the building without hitting the breaks and disembarking, practically to their [...]
UK house prices: Growing gulf between supply and demand is heating up the property market September 10, 2015 House prices could rocket even faster than previously forecast, as research reveals that accelerating demand for homes is coming up against a brick wall of scant supply. Prices are set to climb six per cent this year, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) said today, doubling the estimate it made at the start [...]
How Jeremy Corbyn’s People’s QE could win Labour the next general election September 9, 2015 According to SkyBet, Jeremy Corbyn is the 1/7 favourite to become the next Labour leader this weekend, with Yvette Cooper trailing in second place at 8/1. Bet365 puts the odds at 1/7 and 15/2 respectively. So if Corbyn is going to lose the leadership race, both the bookies and the political pundits will have [...]
BBC to broadcast NFL games as part of new two-year contract September 9, 2015 “America’s game” has found a new home in British broadcasting: The BBC has agreed a two-year deal with NFL to show live coverage of the Super Bowl and International Series games at Wembley. A highlights show called “The Road to the Super Bowl” will be shown on BBC Two and online every week from November [...]
BBC Two to broadcast NFL games as part of new two-year deal September 9, 2015 "America's game" has found a new home in British broadcasting: The BBC has agreed a two-year deal with NFL to show live coverage of the Super Bowl and International Series games at Wembley. Read more: Spurs to host NFL games in new stadium A highlights show called "The Road to the Super Bowl" will be shown [...]
Morgan revels in lessons learnt as Taylor hits maiden ODI ton to instigate series comeback September 9, 2015 England skipper Eoin Morgan admitted an ability to learn from past mistakes was key to his side maintaining their interest in the one-day series with a 93-run trouncing of world champions Australia at Emirates Old Trafford last night. Batsman James Taylor anchored the innings with his maiden one-day international century while opener Jason Roy struck [...]
Metro Bank gets the ball rolling on long-awaited London float September 8, 2015 CHALLENGER retail bank Metro Bank, is in talks with advisers as it gears up for a float on the London Stock Exchange that could value it at more than £1bn. Metro Bank has asked investment bankers to pitch for roles advising on an initial public offering (IPO), according to Sky News. The IPO could come as [...]