The metaverse: real world laws give rise to virtual world problems March 25, 2021 Gregor Pryor discusses how real world laws give rise to virtual world problems as we advance towards making an existence in the metaverse.
Hyper-local offices and central HQs could chart the path forward to save cities March 23, 2021 Enforced home working and lockdown travel restrictions have, for many, led to a journey of local discovery. To name but a few, the surprise and delight of hidden parks and gardens discovered during our daily exercise ration and great independent food shops providing welcomed morning coffee hits and morale-boosting treats. However, despite the lack of [...]
Women’s rugby has just showed it is streets ahead of the men’s game with new competition WXV March 19, 2021 “It’s not as good as men’s.” That is such an obvious response to any number of women’s sports. As if to evidence such a lowly perception of women’s sport, the recent announcement of the Women’s Six Nations postponement was met with a deluge of misogyny and comments from men who said they simply “don’t care”. Initiated by Stef Evans of Bristol Bears, the women’s rugby community countered in [...]
‘Unstoppable’ Torsus off-road bus coming to UK: CEO speaks March 19, 2021 We interview Torsus CEO Vakhtang Dzhukashvili about his go-anywhere bus company – and ambitious plan for UK expansion.
Best of travel: Where to go and what to do in Bermuda March 16, 2021 To tide us over until we’re able to travel again, we’re republishing classic travel stories from our archives. Today we revisit Siobhan Grogan’s trip to the sun, sea and sand of Bermuda. ••• There are few things more intimidating on the water than suddenly finding yourself in the middle of a practice race for the [...]
Adidas returns to growth but warns of Reebok sale costs March 10, 2021 Adidas today reported a return to sales growth in the final quarter of the year, but warned of a hit to profit caused by its decision to divest the Reebok brand. The German sports giant reported sales growth of one per cent on a currency-neutral basis in the fourth quarter to €5.5bn (£3.9bn). This came [...]
Domino’s exits Swedish market to focus on core UK and Ireland business March 8, 2021 Domino’s has disposed of its Swedish business as it progresses with its strategy to exit international markets in order to focus on its core UK and Ireland operations. The pizza chain announced this morning it has sold its entire shareholding in PPS Foods – also known as Domino’s Sweden, to minority shareholder Eyja fjárfestingafélag. Domino’s [...]
BT boss Philip Jansen ‘gave ultimatum’ over chairman’s departure March 5, 2021 BT chief executive Philip Jansen is said to have given the board an ultimatum over his own future at the company that led to the departure of the chairman this week. Jansen told fellow directors that he was prepared to resign unless the telecoms behemoth replaced Jan du Plessis as chairman, Sky News report. Du [...]
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group says business rates support ‘near worthless’ for large retailers March 5, 2021 Mike Ashley’s retail empire Frasers Group has warned that the business rates support available from July is “near worthless” for large firms, saying it could be forced to close stores. The chancellor announced on Wednesday that the 100 per cent business rates relief would be extended to 30 June, with 66 per cent relief available [...]
The football club of the future? How Lewes FC’s principles have started to pay off – and their aim of becoming the world’s most owned team March 5, 2021 They take pride in doing things differently at Lewes FC, the small football club with big ideas. From the beach huts that act as hospitality boxes at the Dripping Pan, their distinctive ground with the sunken pitch, to the prosecco served at matches and the pop-culture inspired posters that advertise fixtures, the East Sussex outfit [...]