E-cigarettes could face ban in public places where children are present in Welsh Assembly vote today March 16, 2016 A landmark vote in Wales today could lead to e-cigarettes being banned in public places where children and young people are present by early 2017. The Public Health (Wales) Bill will restrict all nicotine-inhaling devices being used in areas such as schools, places where food is served, all shops except specialist tobacconists, hospital, libraries zoos [...]
The most ironic thing likely to happen in today’s Budget? The Money Advice Service could be scrapped because it doesn’t provide value for money March 16, 2016 We've been told today's Budget is going to be aimed at the young – but we didn't realise it would be so… steeped in irony. But it's emerged the chancellor is set to make an announcement so, like, totally ironic, it could have come straight out of the playbook of the most tattooed of Shoreditch's natives. Yep: according [...]
England will be different proposition in this World Twenty20, insists skipper Morgan March 15, 2016 England skipper Eoin Morgan believes his World Twenty20 squad will prove a more combative proposition than previous incarnations which have suffered ignominious tournament exits. Morgan will lead his side during their opening Super 10 clash against the West Indies in Mumbai on Wednesday as England bid to initiate a repeat of 2010 when they were crowned [...]
Cheltenham Festival 2016 betting: Southfield and Master look the best bets in the Ultima Handicap Chase March 14, 2016 Trainer Jonjo O’Neill has won three of the last seven runnings of the Ultima Handicap Chase (2.50pm) and has every chance of adding to his impressive record with the well-handicapped Holywell. The nine-year-old has a great Festival record, securing wins in the 2013 Pertemps Final and this very race a year later. He then finished [...]
Jordan Spieth shows human side with reaction to Twitter critic but pre-Masters form is a concern March 14, 2016 As hard as it is to get to No1 in the world rankings, it’s even more difficult to stay there, and that’s something that Jordan Spieth appears to be learning first-hand at the moment. The prolific 22-year-old’s difficult spell continued at the weekend when he only just made the cut at the Valspar Championship and [...]
International Women’s Day 2016: Women’s achievements should be celebrated every day March 14, 2016 Last week, there was an incredible buzz around International Women’s Day – which is important to both provide a platform to celebrate the achievements of women globally, and draw attention to the gender issues we face. At Inspiring Fifty we joined in the celebration by releasing our annual list of the top 50 most inspirational [...]
Missguided website crash: 50pc off sales causes technical problems for online retailer and leaves customers unable to complete orders March 14, 2016 The website of online retailer Missguided has suffered technical problems after announcing a sale leaving many of its customers unable to complete orders. An offer for 50 per cent off appears to have left the retailer, which counts Asos and Boohoo.com among its rivals, struggling to cope. Shoppers turned to Twitter to express their disappointment and frustration [...]
EU referendum: Ignore the scare stories – Brexit could offer school-leavers a rare opportunity to get better jobs and wages or build their own business March 14, 2016 We are all trying to work out just what a Brexit would mean for us, whether we are concerned about our pension, how we run a business or the perennial issue of house prices. But there is one group that may not have a voice come 23 June whose world could really be changed – the school-leaver. [...]
National Apprenticeship Week starts today, but City big-guns have been investing in young talent for years March 14, 2016 Today marks the start of National Apprenticeship Week, when London’s businesses raise awareness of the opportunities open to aspiring financiers and school-leavers. Apprentice programmes may be making headlines this week but the founder of one City-based charity says that the Square Mile’s top dogs have been investing in youngsters for years. David Pinchin, who founded [...]
UK bank bonus rounds 2016: Boss’ bonuses hit as banks reward junior staff instead – while Citigroup awarded the best bonuses this year March 13, 2016 Looking for a job in banking? You could do a lot worse than heading to Citigroup, which awarded the biggest rise in bonuses this year, according to new research. In fact, Citi was the only bank to increase bonuses for mid-ranking managers, according to salary benchmarking site Emolument. The bank increased its VPs’ bonuses four per [...]