Leaving the EU is the only way Britain can regain control of its economic destiny December 21, 2015 As the referendum gets closer, we will hear lots about whether Britain could flourish economically outside the EU. On the face of it, the answer is obviously yes. Countries inside and outside show membership of the European Union is neither a necessary nor sufficient condition for economic prosperity. Far more important is what happens domestically. [...]
ITV share price jumps on report of Comcast’s NBCUniversal bidding to takeover home of Downton Abbey December 21, 2015 The prospect of a takeover of the maker of Downtown Abbey has re-emerged with a fresh report that ITV is considering a sale to the US giant NBCUniversal, owned by Comcast, following meetings between the two broadcasters' bosses. Speculation that the British broadcaster is ripe for takeover has been rife for years, becoming a lucrative target since transforming under the stewardship [...]
Miss Universe car crash which killed one, injured 37 was “intentional” – but not terrorism, say Las Vegas police December 21, 2015 A woman who drove a car into a pavement on the Las Vegas Strip near to the Miss Universe pageant, killing at least one person, did so intentionally, police have told local media. The driver is reported to have ploughed the car onto the pavement, where pedestrians were walking, a number of times, killing one person and injuring [...]
Seizing the Moment: Why Antoine de Kermel thinks 2016 is the year of “moment marketing” December 21, 2015 In digital marketing, time is precious. And as brands vie to be noticed in the digital space, many are recognising the impact that offline events can have on online activity. “Moment marketing” may be the shot in the arm their campaigns need. Named as one of the six major marketing trends in Warc and Deloitte’s [...]
We must embrace tall buildings if we’re to build the homes we need and protect the greenbelt December 20, 2015 Ask Londoners what needs to be done to build the homes and work space required for the capital’s future, and you’ll get a range of different answers. Make use of empty houses and identify brownfield sites owned by public bodies are two of the most popular. Everyone has a view, and quite rightly so, [...]
Top business books of 2015: From Walter Isaacson’s Innovators to The Untold Story of Bitcoin, here’s your Christmas reading list December 19, 2015 It’s been another roller-coaster year for businesses in 2015. From plummeting oil prices to an impending interest rate hike, authors have done their best to educate their readership on… well, pretty much anything. Here are our favourite reads of 2015. You’ll find a little bit of everything for everyone – from advice on time-management to inspiration on becoming the next big entrepreneur. Innovators: [...]
It’s time for radical solutions to address London’s housing crisis December 17, 2015 As MP since 2001 for the most central London constituency, I cannot recall a time when housing issues have not dominated my postbag. No surprise, perhaps, when UK buyers compete for a limited supply of homes with a global citizenry seeking its own slice of prime London. But I have also witnessed how the polarisation [...]
How you can help Maggie’s £1m fundraising campaign December 17, 2015 This year has been an especially important one for Maggie’s, the independent charity providing vital cancer support to the City of London. 2015 saw City A.M. launch a £1m fundraising campaign to help to deliver the charity’s unique programme of support from its new centre, Maggie’s Barts. Located in Smithfield, the new centre is being built on [...]
Entertainment One share price rises on Steven Spielberg’s Dreamworks partnership Amblin Partners December 17, 2015 Peppa Pig maker Entertainment One (EOne) and Steven Spielberg's film company Dreamworks have teamed up to form a new film company called Amblin Partners. Dreamworks, the company behind Shrek and the upcoming adaption of Roald Dahl's the BFG, has alos got backing for the new venture from entertainment companies Participant Media and Reliance Entertainment. EOne will be the global distributor of the film and TV [...]
Using technology to keep children safe December 17, 2015 A high-tech service is helping to revolutionise the way the public is alerted to missing or abducted children in the hours after they disappear. Using social media and partnerships with crime agencies, Child Rescue Alert is able to notify greater numbers of people than ever before about potentially at-risk youngsters and how the public can [...]