Can global cities still thrive after the Covid-19 crisis? May 17, 2021 The Covid-19 pandemic has led to many changes in the way people live and work. With many forced to work from home during lockdown, some people are now questioning whether they need to live in the city in which they work. This has prompted much speculation in the media about the future of global cities [...]
Bitcoin gets the jitters as Elon Musk’s curious meddling continues May 16, 2021 Fresh from his sudden announcement that Tesla would no longer accept Bitcoin (BTC) owing to environmental concerns, Elon Musk again put the boot in with a series of messages and arguments over cryptocurrency.
Dogecoin inventor takes a swipe at “self-absorbed” Elon Musk May 15, 2021 Dogecoin co-creator Jackson Palmer has given “self-absorbed” Elon Musk both barrels in response to the Tesla boss’s continued Twitter mischief with cryptocurrencies.
What top London chefs really think about Instagram May 14, 2021 Heston Blumenthal is famously exacting about the dining experience. He tries to create “sensory memories”, controlling not only the way his dishes look and taste, but what his diners are listening to while they eat. His The Sound of the Sea, a signature dish at The Fat Duck, came with an iPod Nano playing, well, [...]
Crypto’s problem is Telegram – not the Elon variant May 14, 2021 Time to delete, says Monty, after he gets caught in the unforgiving crosshairs of the terrible Telegram trolls.
Pension transfer scam crackdown risks delaying thousands of transfers May 14, 2021 The government tabled proposals to tackle pension scheme fraud today, but it could risk blocking or delaying thousands of legitimate transfers, AJ Bell’s chief executive has warned. The plans outlined by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) could push providers to ask people transferring to a pension scheme not on the government-approved ‘safe destination’ [...]
6 Technology-driven trends that will change business strategy May 14, 2021 Last year Gartner’ published ‘Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2021’ as an e-book to highlight those trends that are set to drive significant disruption and opportunity over the next five to 10 years. Nearly half-way into 2021 and many of the trends identified in the report are as pertinent now as they were then, with some [...]
An automotive garden party in the heart of the City: 8th – 10th June May 14, 2021 The City of London is about to clink champagne flutes once again and fire up over £50 million-worth of supercars and classic automobiles for the 2021 edition of the London Concours. Held on 8-10 June at the Honourable Artillery Company, a grassy five-acre oasis in the heart of the City, this annual summer garden party [...]
Bitcoin holding steady at $50,000 as Cardano’s ADA soars to yet another all-time high May 14, 2021 Despite Elon Musk's meddling, Bitcoin has steadied above $50,000 while Cardano's ADA is given a boost thanks to its greener credentials.
Jaguar E-Type Unleashed review: a big cat with claws May 14, 2021 The Jaguar E-Type Unleashed is the equivalent of a remastered classic LP, with a 380hp 6.1-litre V12, uprated chassis and modern luxuries.