BBC to reshow London 2012 Olympics as sports schedule collapses April 2, 2020 The BBC will reshow the London 2012 Olympics as the broadcaster battles to fill holes in its schedule caused by the cancellation of sporting events. The opening ceremony will air on BBC One and iPlayer this spring alongside a selection of highlights, including the so-called Super Saturday, when Team GB won six gold medals in [...]
Coronavirus: Brits approve of government for first time in almost a decade April 2, 2020 The British public approves of the government for the first time in almost a decade, according to the latest research. A survey found that amid the coronavirus crisis 52 per cent of Brits said they approve of Boris Johnson’s government’s record, compared to 26 per cent who disapprove. Net approval is now 26 per cent, [...]
O2 cuts ties with Carphone Warehouse as retailer plots store closures April 1, 2020 O2 has cut commercial ties with Carphone Warehouse after the mobile operator refused to accept revamped terms for their partnership. The tie-up, which has been in place for two decades, saw Carphone Warehouse take a commission for its sales of O2 phone contracts in store and online. But the longstanding relationship came to an end [...]
How are criminals getting our information? April 1, 2020 In these difficult times, we should be vigilant against criminals using the publicity around Coronavirus as a chance to target people with fraudulent emails, phone calls, text messages or social media posts. Most of us think we’re too smart to get caught out by fraud and scams but, the truth is, criminals are increasingly using sophisticated [...]
We cannot let this lockdown eliminate our civil liberties April 1, 2020 As we enter the second week of lockdown, there is already the possibility that social distancing measures could last until June, perhaps longer. Dr Jenny Harries, the deputy chief medical officer for England gave the stark warning to the nation on Sunday that: “we must not then suddenly revert to our normal way of living”. [...]
Music rights firm One Media boosts profit after acquisition spree March 31, 2020 Music rights company One Media today posted a sharp rise in revenue and profit for the full year after snapping up a string of new catalogues. The Aim-listed firm reported revenue of £3.5m in the year to the end of October, up 30 per cent on 2018. Pre-tax profit rose 11 per cent to £547,222. [...]
Tiger Global builds stake in Tiktok owner Bytedance March 30, 2020 Tiger Global Management is said to have built up a stake in Tiktok owner Bytedance as it looks to cash in on the growing popularity of the short-form video platform. The New York-based investment firm — also known as the Tiger Fund — revealed the stake in a letter to investors this week. Tiger Global [...]
Hipgnosis secures music catalogue of Bon Jovi songwriter March 30, 2020 Music royalties investment firm Hipgnosis today said it has bagged the rights to the complete catalogue of Bon Jovi lead guitarist and songwriter Richie Sambora. The London-listed company said it has acquired all 186 songs inked by Sambora, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018 alongside Jon Bon Jovi. [...]
Dominic Cummings self-isolates with coronavirus symptoms March 30, 2020 Boris Johnson’s most senior adviser Dominic Cummings is reportedly self-isolating at home with coronavirus symptoms. A Number 10 source told the MailOnline that Cummings is still “in contact” with Downing Street colleagues. A Downing Street spokesperson said they “wouldn’t expect” that Cummings had been tested. It comes after the Prime Minister tested positive for Covid-19 [...]
COVID-19 – the latest challenge to ‘levelling up’ the UK economy March 30, 2020 In uncharted territory … When I flew out of Buenos Aires in late 1990, having ended my stint working as part of a team supporting the economic reform programme of President Menem, I genuinely believed I would never again work in such a severe economic situation like the one Argentina had been in. Prices in [...]