Can cryptocurrencies wean the world off the US dollar? October 17, 2019 There has been a huge shift in the global economy over the past 60 years. The US is still one of the biggest economic forces around the globe, but its influence on the world stage has waned as emerging economies have developed. The US accounted for as much of 40 per cent of the world’s gross [...]
The outsider: England coach Eddie Jones ready for Rugby World Cup showdown with homeland that divorced him October 17, 2019 There can be few matches that stir as many emotions for Eddie Jones as tomorrow’s. On Saturday in Oita, Jones will lead his adopted nation of England into a Rugby World Cup quarter-final against his native Australia, a tie being staged in his mother’s homeland, Japan. But the match is more than just a collision [...]
Hearthstone is caught in a Blizzard over Hong Kong protest October 17, 2019 The protests in Hong Kong have featured prominently in the news cycle since kicking off in March. All across the world, we’ve seen extensive coverage of the outbreaks of violence, as well as the excessive use of force by police to suppress the demonstrations. It’s likely that you’ve been following the story, but what you [...]
UK companies cut marketing budgets for first time in seven years October 17, 2019 UK companies have cut their marketing budgets for the first time in seven years as ongoing uncertainty has forced bosses to keep a tight control over spending. A net balance of -0.5 per cent of companies reported a reduction in their marketing budgets in the third quarter, according to the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising’s [...]
That’s a rap: Hipgnosis lands Timbaland catalogue as it beefs up portfolio October 16, 2019 Music royalties investment firm Hipgnosis has bought the music catalogue of prolific US record producer Timbaland in its latest high-profile acquisition. Read more: Musical shares: Why Merck Mercuriadis believes the old ones are always the best The London-listed firm said it has secured the rights to 108 albums and songs belonging to Timothy Mosley, better [...]
10 fitness tips to keep you working out this autumn October 16, 2019 This week we celebrate the 10th anniversary of our personal training studio, No1 Fitness. Although it still only feels like yesterday, so much has changed in that time, and I wanted to use this week’s column to share some of the lessons I’ve learned. 1. There’s more to personal training than working out When we [...]
London Assembly makes way for police watchdog on Boris Johnson and Jennifer Arcuri inquiry October 16, 2019 Two Greater London Authority inquiries into conflict of interest claims against Boris Johnson have been put on hold after fears it could prejudice a police watchdog investigation. The London Assembly’s Oversight Committee has been investigating Johnson’s links to American businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri while he was mayor. Read more: Boris Johnson stays mum on Arcuri conflict [...]
City of London Corporation accused of politicising its primary council October 16, 2019 The City of London Corporation has been accused by one of its councillors of going beyond its remit and attacking the government in a “political stunt”. The corporation’s Court of Common Council, its key decision making body, approved a motion last week to give its “full and unequivocal support” to the independence of the UK’s [...]
Extinction Rebellion ignore police ban to return to Trafalgar Square October 16, 2019 Extinction Rebellion has returned to Trafalgar Square just days after being evicted by police. The group is holding a people’s assembly at the square this afternoon, many with black tape across their mouths. Read more: Extinction Rebellion protesters block rounds around Bank station A spokesperson for the group said it was to signify a “police [...]
You can tune out, the Brexit melodrama won’t get fixed anytime soon October 16, 2019 A few weeks ago, I took a break from reading the news because I was worried that Brexit developments were stressing me out too much. When I returned to the papers late last week, I was relieved, and hardly surprised, that I hadn’t missed much. As we approach the 31 October Brexit deadline, we appear [...]