Russians flee en masse to escape Putin’s mobilisation with few flights out of Moscow costing £10,000 September 27, 2022 Tens of thousands of Russians are fleeing their country to escape the mass military mobilisation that is currently underway. As a result, international flights out of Moscow now cost more than £10,000 per seat for a single ticket. The Kremlin ordered last week that up to 300,000 reservists across Russia should report for duty in [...]
Saracens CEO: “Innovation and desire push people to think differently” September 27, 2022 When Saracens earned a last-second victory over Gloucester on Saturday, they did so in front of a semi-full new West Stand at their Stone X Stadium. The north London club have been one of the few looking towards expansion, modernisation and development at a time when domestic rugby in England is struggling to support itself. [...]
The United Nations’ gathering was an urgent call for our leaders to think bold September 27, 2022 If you noticed the city a little empty of the usual politico, media and business types last week, it wasn’t an extension of the official mourning period. As soon as the ceremonials were complete large swathes of our political class decamped to the United Nations General Assembly, the annual diplomatic circus that takes over the [...]
China in grip of debunked coup rumours as Xi Jinping house arrest reports grow with all eyes on General Li Qiaoming September 27, 2022 Social media across China and the rest of Asia continues to be in overdrive today as persistent rumours that president Xi Jinping has been removed in a coup refuse to die down. Local and regional media speculate China’s long-standing leader was removed when he was away in Samarkand while attending the recent SCO summit, on [...]
Worcester Warriors placed into administration after suspension September 26, 2022 Premiership rugby club Worcester Warriors have been placed into administration by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) after failing to provide proof of a “credible” financial plan. The financially stricken West Midlands outfit had until 5pm on Monday to provide the sport’s governing body, the Rugby Football Union (RFU), with detailed assurances [...]
Web3 and how it will change our working lives September 26, 2022 Zak Manhire of FrOntier discusses the potential Web3 offers for us to work, create and engage in new and transformative ways.
David Beckham-backed esports firm signs big sponsorship deal with Sky September 26, 2022 David Beckham-backed Guild Esports has signed a huge sponsorship deal with Sky UK, in its larges agreement to date. The online gaming group signed a three-year agreement with the multi-media giant in the eighth revenue-generating deal signed by the firm since it floated on the London Stock Exchange. It is understood to be one of [...]
Tax cuts won’t bring us growth unless coupled with a dedication to competition September 26, 2022 Our financial and professional services sector drives growth, supports investment and facilitates trade. But this contribution must never be taken for granted.
Kwarteng tightens rules around universal credit to ‘get Britain working again’ September 23, 2022 Kwasi Kwarteng has tightened rules around universal credit in a bid to “get Britain working again”. As it stands, universal credit claimants working up to 12 hours a week at the National Living Wage are at risk of cuts if they don’t take steps to increase their earnings nor meet regularly with a work coach. However, [...]
Labour conference: Reynolds prepares to unveil his big pitch to businesses September 22, 2022 The Labour party is an unfamiliar position heading into next week’s party conference. Labour has had consistently strong poll leads this year, is presenting a unified front on policy and for once has not been the party subject to a summer of internecine factional recriminations. Sir Keir Starmer now has a chance to drive home [...]