Ollie Phillips: Ireland top my Six Nations half term report card February 16, 2024 It’s half term and even the Six Nations is taking a week off. So in this fallow week, after two rounds, it’s about time we handed out some reports and grades. I am a firm but fair teacher and my grades reflect that, so here goes. Top of the Six Nations class Ireland – A+ [...]
Stokes “pretty emotional” over 100th Test in India for England February 15, 2024 Ben Stokes has had an air of indifference at playing in his 100th Test but the England captain was “pretty emotional” at receiving his cap in a behind-closed-doors presentation. England players typically hold a team huddle on the outfield before play to commemorate landmark appearances but Stokes this week described joining the 100 Test club [...]
How fashion brands like Dior, Chanel and Louis Vuitton embraced Swiss watchmaking February 15, 2024 Once there were Swiss watches and there were 'fashion watches' – now the likes of Chanel and Dior are producing fine mechanical watches
Piaget’s eighties icon the Polo gets a lavish reboot February 15, 2024 The Polo 79 (£69,000 in yellow gold) will be available soon at Piaget’s boutique, 169 New Bond Street W1S 4AN; piaget.com
Bell & Ross celebrate 30th anniversary with aircraft-inspired watch designs February 15, 2024 Parisian form Bell & Ross turn 30 in 2024
Help create a smokefree generation February 15, 2024 The UK is embarking on the most significant public health measure in a generation: stopping the start of new smokers – for good The UK is leading the way in creating a smokefree generation. New legislation, one of the most significant public health measures in a generation, will make it an offence to sell tobacco [...]
If football is pricing you out, try a new sport. You’ll love what’s out there February 15, 2024 City A.M. columnist Ed Warner issues a rallying call to those who cannot afford to go to the football. There are incredible sporting experiences out there for just a few quid, so get Goggling and take in a new sport. Fancy watching your favourite Premier League team at an away match? Think again. You’ll likely [...]
Start Up Loan Scheme hits milestone of £100m issued to young entrepreneurs February 15, 2024 A grand total of £100m in Start Up Loans has been distributed to the “next generation” of business leaders, the latest breakthrough shows, despite an ongoing wave of SME funding challenges. Since the Start Up Loan Scheme, funded through British Business Bank, was introduced in 2012, some 15,000 loans have been issued to founders aged [...]
Why the traditional ‘9-5’ could be a thing of the past February 15, 2024 Ditching the traditional 9-5 career path could be the next generational trend, new research shows.
Mapletoft: Pathways must be key in upcoming rugby recalibration February 14, 2024 England under-20 head coach Mark Mapletoft has issued a rallying call to rugby chiefs to recalibrate the game and prioritise pathways to improve the national team when stakeholders decide on the future of the sport. The Professional Game Agreement was last officially signed eight years ago and is due for renewal in July this year. [...]