Britons don’t want to pay for online content – but they are making that more likely by turning to ad blockers November 11, 2015 Only four per cent of Britons would be happy to pay to access content online rather than see advertising, according to a new study. And yet, and yet, the number of Britons who are using ad blocking technology has risen again, with an estimated 7.3m people in the UK now doing so – a trend [...]
Shocker as British Chambers of Commerce finds school students aren’t ready for the working world November 11, 2015 Though teens can add selfies to their Snapchat stories in record speed, they're still far from ready to enter the work force after secondary school, a research published today has found. The report, by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), found 69 per cent of businesses think that secondary schools aren't equipping their students with the skills they need [...]
Stuart Lancaster steps down as England coach following RFU review into World Cup disaster November 11, 2015 Stuart Lancaster has stepped down as head coach of the England rugby team following a disastrous World Cup in which they became the first host nation to ever be knocked out in the group stage. The decision was reached by mutual consent with the RFU following its review into the team's disappointing performance. Lancaster, who was appointed [...]
Lessons in wine: To decant or not to decant, that is the question November 11, 2015 A decanter is a vessel to pour wine into; these are almost always glass or crystal and decanters come in wonderful shapes and sizes. Deciding whether to decant, or how long to decant for is a difficult question, even for the most fervent wine enthusiast. So here are some thoughts which might help you decide. [...]
A yawning gap between schools and business risks leaving the UK behind in the global race November 10, 2015 Good education has the ability to define the success of our country. This may seem like a bold statement but, for long-term sustainable growth, businesses need access to highly skilled talent. For that reason, we’ve been campaigning for schools and businesses to work together to ensure that the skills pupils learn are suitable for [...]
Sexy Fish restaurant review: Richard Caring’s seafood menu is all about that bass November 10, 2015 Berkeley Square House, W1J 6BR FOOD ★★★★☆ VALUE ★★★☆☆ ATMOSPHERE ★★☆☆☆ Cost for two with booze: £180 Sexy Fish. Sexy Fish. Sexy Fish. Wherever you put the emphasis on Richard Caring’s new Mayfair restaurant it sounds terrible. I suspect this might be the point: it’s wilfully crass, intentionally boorish, purposefully provocative. It’s flippant but [...]
Tottenham named Premier League’s best team for club-trained players amid new low in the division November 10, 2015 Premier League clubs are giving fewer chances to their young players than ever before, a new study has found. This season just 11.7 per cent of players in the league play for the club that trained them – down from 13.8 per cent last year. Tottenham are currently the most effective club at blooding academy [...]
Russell Knox takes his place in golf’s elite with breakthrough WGC-HSBC Champions win November 9, 2015 I had to double-check when I heard that his landmark win at the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai was Russell Knox’s first on either the European Tour or PGA Tour. Being a Scot, I’d been aware of him for a while and had kept an eye on his progress in the United States, where he plays [...]
The UK’s ageing population in numbers: Seven charts showing what’s about to happen to the UK’s workforce November 9, 2015 The UK economy seems to be on an upward curve, rising from the ashes of the financial crisis and back towards something like its former glory. But while for the last 40 years the proportion of the UK’s population considered "of a working age" has been stable, it's likely it will decline in the future. Here are seven charts [...]
Not clinical enough, says Wasps boss Dai Young despite Premiership victory over Gloucester November 8, 2015 Wasps director of rugby Dai Young lamented his side’s attacking prowess despite the Midlands club recording their second victory of the season with a 23-3 success against Gloucester at the Ricoh Arena yesterday. Wing Christian Wade touched down while Wasps were also awarded a penalty try, as fly-half Ruaridh Jackson kicked two conversions and centre [...]