Boost for broadcasters as young viewers flock to live shows September 26, 2019 Live events are still the most watched TV programmes among young audiences, new data has revealed, marking a much-needed boost for traditional broadcasters. Live TV favourites such as reality shows, talent shows and sports fixtures made up more than half of the top 30 most-watched programmes among 18 to 24-year-olds, according to figures from the [...]
Vape-maker Juul keeps advertising in UK despite pulling US campaign after health scare September 26, 2019 Vape pen maker Juul will continue to advertise in the UK despite pulling all it promotion from the US market, it has confirmed. The brand yesterday decided to end all broadcast, print and digital advertising in the US, but will continue in the rest of the world. Read more: US vaping deaths hit growth at [...]
Boaty McBoatface: Antarctic vessel officially named the RSS Sir David Attenborough September 26, 2019 A polar research vessel that the public voted to name Boaty McBoatface is ready to be launched today on the River Mersey. The ship will be called the RRS Sir David Attenborough after the famous naturalist, and will allow scientists to undertake more advanced explorations in the Arctic and Antarctic. Read more: Attenborough and the [...]
Ex- Labour MP Luciana Berger to contest London seat for Lib Dems at next election September 26, 2019 Former Labour MP Luciana Berger has said she will contest the north London seat of Finchley and Golders Green in the next general election. The former MP of Liverpool Wavertree will stand for the Liberal Democrats in north London seat, which is currently held by Tory MP Mike Freer. Read more: Ex-Labour MP Luciana Berger [...]
The modular model: Can factory-built homes solve the housing crisis? September 26, 2019 picture a vast warehouse somewhere in the north of England. Workers in hard hats are poring over intricate plans against a background of humming machinery. Robot arms slice through sheets of metal and wood as they pass by on a conveyor belt, precisely cutting out shapes that look like huge versions of Airfix models. Across [...]
Putting the new Audi R8 through its paces on some hair-raising roads from Calais to Paris to Provence September 25, 2019 The Audi R8 is a mid-engined supercar with multiple personalities. Ideal, therefore, for a blast through France to visit three characterful but very different hotels. The 2019 Audi R8 might have only received a mild facelift but it can still stop people in their tracks. From the front, I worry that the recent nip-tuck makes [...]
Adventure capital: Young firms offer strong returns, so why aren’t pensions invested? September 25, 2019 Are you taking on enough risk? Because a common concern among money experts is that pension savers, particularly those who won’t reach retirement age for decades, are not. If you have opted for your pension provider’s default fund, it’s highly likely that you will be invested in companies that are well-established, but only give you [...]
Opportunity knocks for Saracens back-row duo Andy Christie and Sean Reffell with stars away at Rugby World Cup September 24, 2019 While the eyes of the rugby world are on Japan, the new domestic season has quietly begun back here in England. The Premiership Rugby Cup, brought forward due to the World Cup and the resulting delayed start of the Premiership, got underway last weekend. And while the usual stars of the domestic stage are halfway [...]
United West Ham are showing the consistency to gatecrash the top six places September 24, 2019 When you get stuffed 5-0 on the opening day of the season with a load of new recruits in the team, people tend to react by heading straight to the bookies to back you to get relegated. Since their humbling by Manchester City, though, West Ham are unbeaten in five Premier League games, have conceded [...]
US President Donald Trump mocks climate activist Greta Thunberg after UN speech September 24, 2019 US President Donald Trump this morning mocked climate activist Greta Thunberg after the teenager made an impassioned speech in front of the UN yesterday. Referring to a quote posted by Wired Magazine on Twitter, the President called the future that Thunberg was sketching out “wonderful”. Read more: London climate strikes: Thousands protest by capital’s landmarks [...]