Who came out on top at Conservative Party Conference? October 3, 2024 While Kemi Badenoch did the most to undermine her own chances of becoming leader of the Conservative Party, James Cleverly came across as everybody’s favourite second choice, William Atkinson Party conferences are always odd. As Conservative membership has dwindled from 1m in 1990 to around 100,000 today – CCHQ won’t publish the figure, out of [...]
Business leaders must seize the opportunities of the new media age October 2, 2024 Understanding the new media age is a must for bosses, argues Grayling CEO Heather Blundell Almost 30-years ago, in 1996, Bill Gates wrote his seminal essay, “Content is King,” examining the paramount importance of content in the digital era. The future he envisioned – a print press evolving into electronic online editions with deeper and [...]
Ollie Watkins wants to take England shirt off Harry Kane October 1, 2024 Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has said he wants to be England’s main man as his side look towards Wednesday’s Champions League match with Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich. The fixture against the German powerhouses is a repeat of the 1982 European Cup final – won by Villa – and is the first top-flight European game [...]
The British government should make Saudi Arabia a top priority October 1, 2024 Interview with Lord Dominic Johnson of Lainston Bilateral trade between Great Britain and Saudi Arabia has grown considerably in recent years. Indeed, the total trade in goods and services between the two Kingdoms amounted to £17.6 billion in the four quarters to the end of Q1 2024. This makes Saudi Arabia the United Kingdom’s twenty-third-largest [...]
London AIM floats plummet as fears grow of Reeves tax raid October 1, 2024 The number of flotations on the London Stock Exchange’s junior AIM market have plummeted to their lowest level since the financial crisis as fears grow the market could be hammered by a tax raid from Rachel Reeves. Only £88.6m was raised through IPOs on the junior market over the last year to 30 September, just [...]
Heartstopper season 3 review: Joe Locke and Kit Connor sex up slow burn new episodes October 1, 2024 Heartstopper season 3 review and star rating: ★★★ It’s getting to the point where Joe Locke and Kit Connor, the UK’s most recognisable Gen Z acting exports, look a bit silly playing 16-year-olds trying to lose their virginity. Both have led Broadway productions and high-profile US screen projects. But no one ever came to Heartstopper, [...]
Bored of mini golf and axe-throwing? Try the plague October 1, 2024 Bored of mini golf? Try the plague, writes Phoebe Arslanagić-Little, as she discovers the world of 'human challenge trials'.
‘I was so happy’: Why PSG hold a special place in Arsenal boss Arteta’s heart September 30, 2024 Mikel Arteta isn’t given to excessive displays of sentiment but the Spaniard has made no attempt to hide his fondness for Paris Saint-Germain as they head to London to face his Arsenal team in the Champions League on Tuesday. As a young player trying to force his way into Barcelona’s all-star midfield, Arteta spent a [...]
Hampshire sell up but insist Southern Brave won’t be thrown in for free September 30, 2024 Hampshire Cricket insist GMR is not getting a Hundred franchise on the cheap after agreeing a deal to become the first Indian-owned county in the English game. GMR, which owns Indian Premier League side the Delhi Capitals, has signed a deal worth around £120m to acquire Hampshire and the Utilita Bowl, and pay down debt. [...]
Indian Premier League owners agree deal to buy Hampshire Cricket September 30, 2024 Hampshire Cricket has confirmed it has agreed a sale to GMR Global Pte Ltd (GGPL), the owners of Indian Premier League side the Delhi Capitals. The deal, believed to be worth £120m, will see GGPL acquire Hampshire Cricket and the Utilita Bowl but it remains unclear if it will also include a 51 per cent [...]