DEBATE: In light of the row over alleged bias in the Telegraph’s survey, is there any point to polls? August 14, 2019 In light of the row over alleged bias in the Telegraph’s survey, is there any point to polls? Olivia Utley, deputy editor at TheArticle, says YES. Since the dawn of polling, people have found imaginative ways of getting the result they want. And the ComRes team who found that a majority of people would back [...]
What was behind Friday’s National Grid outage? Network theory, not conspiracy August 14, 2019 National Grid is getting a kicking in the aftermath of last Friday’s electricity blackout. Potential explanations swirl around both social and mainstream media. The system cannot cope with too much wind-generated electricity. The Russians hacked into the computers. A puzzling aspect is that the initial shock to the National Grid was a very small one. [...]
Ad watchdog must tread carefully as it tackles social harms August 14, 2019 Times are changing for the advertising watchdog. Founded in 1962, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) was built on the principle of keeping ads legal, decent, honest and truthful, providing scrutiny to dubious claims made by brands. In recent years, however, the ASA has seen its jurisdiction expand. In 2004, the regulator added TV and radio to its roster of [...]
The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante is the best looking car in town – and boy is it a rush August 12, 2019 Forgive me, officer, for I have sinned. If absolute power corrupts absolutely, then 725 metric horsepower tests even the sternest sense of resolve. It will blast you to 62mph in less time than it takes to say ‘Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante’ and leave black lines on the Tarmac longer than the Costa Brava. Thankfully, [...]
By trolling Anthony Scaramucci, Trump has crossed a line August 12, 2019 When I woke up on Sunday, like a lot of entrepreneurs and people who work in the media, I reached for my smartphone to check Twitter (Mrs B was still asleep; I am an early riser). One story that caught my eye straight away was President Trump – where would Twitter be without him, or [...]
Outlook for employment falls as UK teeters on brink of recession August 12, 2019 The outlook for employment in the UK has fallen for the third consecutive growth following half a decade of sustained group, according to research published today. An employment index combining forward-looking employment intentions and the proportion of part-time or temporary workers in the UK jobs market from audit firm BDO, fell to 112.76 points in [...]
Recruiters warn City job hunters over old social media posts August 11, 2019 That embarrassing tweet you did and forgot all about five years ago could cost you a top job in the City, recruiters are now warning. Old social media posts could come back to haunt those that made them, with many financial employers starting to scrutinise Twitter and Facebook accounts as part of their jobs-vetting process. [...]
MNG Enterprises discloses 9.4 per cent stake in New Media August 9, 2019 MNG Enterprises has disclosed a 9.4 per cent stake in New Media Investment Group and has said it may try to block the company’s proposed takeover of rival newspaper owner Gannett. Local newspaper giant New Media announced on Monday that it was planning to buy Gannett for $1.4bn (£1.2bn) in a deal that would create [...]
Family ‘incredibly proud’ of police officer’s bravery in Leyton machete attack August 9, 2019 The family of a police officer injured in a horrifying machete attack in Leyton earlier this week have said they are “incredibly proud” of his bravery. PC Stuart Outten is in a stable condition in hospital recovering from his injuries after Tasering his attacker, who stabbed him in the head and body. Read more: Enough [...]
WPP share price rise leads FTSE 100 as results beat expectations August 9, 2019 Advertising giant WPP has outperformed market expectations in the first half of the year, as its turnaround strategy helped boost business with key clients like Ebay and L’Oreal. Read more: WPP sells 60 per cent stake in Kantar to value it at $4bn The figures Profit before tax sank 44.1 per cent year on year [...]