How will Generation Z shop? This age group has even higher demands than Millennials September 9, 2015 Forget Millennials. The current 18 to 34 age group is already old news – Generation Z is the new thing, as they begin taking their first steps into the workforce. But how will they shop? A new study suggests the young new cohort has got seriously high demands on their online shopping. People born in [...]
Why economics can prevent Europe’s refugee crisis from becoming even worse September 8, 2015 Emotions are running high over the refugee crisis, with heart-breaking images arousing waves of compassion across Europe. As ever, however, economics lurks in the background. The tragic stories of refugees coming to Europe rightly elicit a call to help those in need, but we must understand the underlying realities to truly do something about [...]
No sister act as Venus plots end to calendar slam September 8, 2015 FORMER world No1 Venus Williams admits she will have no qualms about ending her sister Serena’s bid for a calendar grand slam when the duo meet in the US Open quarter-finals tonight. Serena is on course to claim the 22nd major title of her career, which would also be a record seventh US Open crown [...]
Strauss applies final nail to KP’s Test recall hopes September 8, 2015 ANY lingering hopes that maverick batsman Kevin Pietersen had of earning an unlikely England recall appeared to be extinguished by England director of cricket Andrew Strauss yesterday. One of Strauss’ first tasks in his new role back in May was to inform Pietersen, who was sacked by the England and Wales Cricket Board in February [...]
Smartphones are making paying for the things we want even easier September 8, 2015 Payments are one of the big new features coming to smartphones over the next few years, and they’re going to make our lives even easier. The pitch is simple – especially in London where most people always have their smartphone in their hand. Now you can use that mobile device to pay for things at [...]
Mayoral race 2016: Homes for Londoners is the key to solving the housing crisis, claims Tessa Jowell September 7, 2015 London’s housing crisis isn't just a problem for the hundreds of thousands in temporary accommodation or stuck on housing waiting lists, or the young people unable to afford a deposit or exploited by rogue landlords. It’s a problem for our whole city. For London to continue to thrive we have remain an attractive proposition for [...]
We will never shy away from celebrating risk, hard work and reward – The City View September 6, 2015 The idea of launching a new, free newspaper was born from a belief that London and the City are unique, and that the people who work in the heart of our nation's economy deserve a paper that understands, informs, challenges and celebrates them. Ten years ago this week, the first editions of City A.M. [...]
It’s time to break the assumption that university is the best path for everyone September 6, 2015 As thousands of students start to pack their bags, load up their cars and leave the comforts of home behind, the same question arises each year: is three years at university essential to a successful and fulfilling career? I would argue that it is not. And I’m the living proof! I attended university for [...]
Rugby World Cup 2015: Avoiding successive England defeats was crucial, admits rejuvenated Jonny May September 6, 2015 Revitalised winger Jonny May admits it was imperative for England to overcome Ireland and avoid the stigma of entering the Rugby World Cup on the back of successive losses. May boosted his chances of making the England XV for the tournament’s curtain-raiser against Fiji on 18 September by scoring the opening try in their 21-13 [...]
Football: Three Lions are poised for Euro tilt, insists Theo September 6, 2015 ENGLAND forward Theo Walcott believes Roy Hodgson’s side are on course to mount a serious bid for the tag of the continent’s finest at next year’s European Championships in France. Walcott climbed off the bench to score twice as England thrashed San Marino 6-0 in Serravalle on Saturday to become the first nation to qualify [...]