Scottish independence referendum: Politicians have failed to inspire, but the union must survive September 17, 2014 There have surely been better political campaigns than the Better Together one that has been arguing the case for Scotland remaining in the United Kingdom, 307 years since the 1707 Act of Union. Admittedly, the Better Together side started with a bad hand, taking the No position in the whole debate. Arguing for something not [...]
Scottish independence: Eddie Izzard and Bob Geldof lead Trafalgar Square rally supporting union September 15, 2014 An estimated 10,000 Londoners gathered in Trafalgar Square yesterday evening in a last-ditch bid to urge Scotland to vote No to independence in Thursday’s referendum. Musician and campaigner Sir Bob Geldof made a surprise appearance at the event, hosted by comedian Eddie Izzard and broadcaster Dan Snow. Geldof said that he wanted to [...]
David Beckham pleads with Scotland to vote No to independence to preserve UK’s “historic bond” September 15, 2014 David Beckham has become the latest big name to enter the fray over Scottish independence. In a letter released by the Let's Stay Together campaign the former England captain said he was "thrilled to watch us competing against the world" in the Olympics and expressed his pride in the United Kingdom. He said: The achievement [...]
Why the Pope is wrong on inequality August 21, 2014 Pope Francis visited Seoul, South Korea last Saturday, where he urged wealthy nations to “hear the cry of the poor” and resist the “allure of materialism.” The condemnation of capitalism and inequality has been a common theme for Francis since his papacy began. In his first major work written as Pope, Francis called capitalism “a [...]
The City will never forget the lessons and sacrifices of the First World War August 3, 2014 Today marks the 100th anniversary of Britain entering World War One. At a time when geopolitical flashpoints in the Middle East, eastern Europe and elsewhere are in the news, this seems like an apt moment to reflect on the lessons of the past. The Great War resulted in the tragic deaths of an estimated 17m [...]
Which books do the giants of business read over the summer? July 29, 2014 You might be surprised how many older volumes make the cut. Most of us look at our summer holiday as reading prime time. Indeed, research from TripAdvisor found that, for nearly one in four of us, it’s the only time we manage to read a book. And even if you read more regularly, a [...]
Uber app vs black taxis: Cab war heats up June 11, 2014 Taxi drivers bring central London streets to a standstill over Uber – yet smartphone app says it won the day Thousands of black cabs caused gridlock in London’s west end yesterday as taxi drivers protested over the smartphone app Uber and warned that they could bring more chaos to the streets of the capital with [...]
London’s Uber app taxi protests: Here’s what you need to know June 11, 2014 Thousands of London’s iconic black cabs are today staging a mass protest against innovative taxi app service Uber. Uber customers can hail a ride using their smartphone, which will show them the nearest vehicle available. Organised by the Licensed Taxi Drivers Association (LTDA), the protest could wreak traffic chaos across large swathes of the capital. [...]
London’s Uber app taxi protests: Here’s what you need to know June 11, 2014 Thousands of London's iconic black cabs are today staging a mass protest against innovative taxi app service Uber. Uber customers can hail a ride using their smartphone, which will show them the nearest vehicle available. Organised by the Licensed Taxi Drivers Association (LTDA), the protest could wreak traffic chaos across large swathes of the capital. [...]
Uber protests: RMT union backs taxi cab strike June 9, 2014 The RMT transport union has lent its support to a planned day of protest by licensed taxi drivers, who aim to clog central London streets tomorrow in protest at car hire apps such as Uber. The union said it will fly a “Cabbies against Boris” banner during the protests, due to start in Trafalgar Square [...]