A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre is an unbridled summer joy July 11, 2019 Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre is one of three London companies presenting the Bard’s most mischievous and magical comedy this summer. How, then, does director Dominic Hill make his Dream stand out? From the outset, it’s a fresh, fun interpretation. It opens to a Riot Club-esque dinner party, with flashing lights and blaring music. The [...]
Lando Norris set for first British Grand Prix after flying start to Formula One July 10, 2019 For home fans flocking to Silverstone for this weekend’s British Grand Prix, the obvious draw is five-time world champion Lewis Hamilton’s attempt to win a record sixth race at the circuit. But this year there is another reason for domestic excitement, with the resurgence of McLaren and in particular 19-year-old Briton Lando Norris. Norris, who [...]
Investors forecast returns of 10.7% – millennials expect more July 10, 2019 Investors expect total annual returns of 10.7 per cent over the next five years, according to a major new global study. Regionally, returns expectations were highest in the Americas, at 12.4 per cent. In Asia, investors expect 11.5 per cent and the figure was lowest in Europe at 9.0 per cent. The returns include growth [...]
Take two: Ex-Change UK MPs forge new alliance called The Independents July 10, 2019 A splinter group of MPs who were part of Change UK have embarked on another rebranding, forming a new political alliance called The Independents. Read more: All Change UK: Tory and Labour MPs disband after election failure Four MPs have founded a so-called “co-operative of independent politicians” after quitting Change UK early last month, when [...]
US financier Jeffrey Epstein charged with sex trafficking of underage girls July 8, 2019 US financier Jeffrey Epstein has been charged with sex trafficking dozens of underage girls in the early 2000s. Prosecutors in New York accused Epstein of luring girls as young as 14 to visit his mansions in Manhattan and Florida for sex acts before paying them hundreds of dollars each. Epstein allegedly arranged for the girls [...]
Women’s World Cup 2019: Was it a success? And how does football build on it? Sport industry insiders give their views July 8, 2019 After 31 days, 52 games and 146 goals, the most high-profile Women’s World Cup yet is over. But what impact has it made on the game and the wider landscape? We asked a selection of industry experts. Contributors Lisa Parfitt, managing director, Engine Sport and Brand Experience; Steve Martin, global CEO, M&C Saatchi Sport and [...]
It’s time for aspiration and ability – not birth and background – to dictate progress July 8, 2019 In the UK, our sense of fair play is a source of national pride. We like to think that if you study hard at school and work hard in employment, opportunities are there for the taking. We are, however, increasingly finding evidence to the contrary. Throughout the country, we see those at the top being [...]
City Moves for 8 July – Who’s switching jobs? July 8, 2019 Today’s City Moves includes Addleshaw Goddard, Mediacom UK and BNP Paribas Real Estate. Addleshaw Goddard Addleshaw Goddard has appointed Jon Tweedale as co-head of international arbitration to lead the practice alongside current practice head, Simon Kamstra. Based in the law firm’s London office, Tweedale has a broad practice, which includes energy and life sciences. His [...]
Eddie Jones’s Rugby World Cup checklist: What’s on England head coach’s agenda as countdown to tournament gathers pace July 7, 2019 Starting today, the players selected for England’s Rugby World Cup training squad have five weeks to show head coach Eddie Jones why they deserve a place on the plane to Japan. Last Thursday Jones announced a list of 35, plus three injured players receiving treatment, that he says will be whittled down to the final [...]
Boris Johnson to crack down on crime and demand immigrants speak English in latest campaign pledges July 6, 2019 Tory leadership candidate Boris Johnson has suggested that he will introduce tougher sentencing for violent or sexual offenders should he become Prime Minister. He also said that immigrants coming to the UK must learn English as he made a series of campaign pledges ahead of a busy Saturday for rival Jeremy Hunt and himself. Read [...]