EP: 201 Newbury, Newmarket & Hong Kong May 18, 2023 The Group 1 Lockinge Stakes is the feature race at Newbury on Saturday, supported by the Group 3 Aston Parks Stakes and the London Gold Cup Handicap, whilst Newmarket host a handful of handicaps at flat racing HQ on the same afternoon. Morning Wire Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of the weekend’s racing [...]
Asda accused of ‘fire and rehire’ in row over pay cut plans for 7,000 May 18, 2023 Asda and a union representing 7,000 workers have entered into a furious row, after the supermarket giant was accused of “inexcusable” pay cut plans. The chain rejected claims it is going to cut the pay of 7,000 low-paid retail workers, insisting it is in the middle of a consultation to remove an “anomaly” in the [...]
Bleak Expectations at the Criterion Theatre is the silliest West End show you’ve got to catch May 18, 2023 Bleak Expectations is being pegged as London’s silliest show. It riffs on some of the best bits of Charles Dickens’ novels. Some of the parts we can imagine well in our minds, such as the grimy Victorian school in Oliver. Best of all is that you needn’t know anything about Dickens to enjoy the show, [...]
The wine to drink when there’s weird weather May 18, 2023 It has been a strange in-between time with the weather. Alternating rainstorms, sunshine, bitter chill, and fleeting heat makes it hard to know what to serve, but I have the ideal suggestions to solve this conundrum. A chilled red. You have probably heard that red wine should be served “at room temperature” but this is [...]
Best new London rooftop bars and terraces to book for summer May 18, 2023 There’s nothing like discovering a new outdoor drinking spot. Book a table at one of these new London rooftop bars, says Adam Bloodworth It’s been a ropey old spring so far in terms of the weather but this new spell of warmth feels like a good omen, so we’re calling it: outdoor drinking season has [...]
Bitcoin back above $27,000 with conviction as wider crypto markets turn green May 18, 2023 Bitcoin continues to find support above the $27k level after the flagship cryptocurrency gained three per cent this morning.
Why can’t Britain build any infrastructure? Delays, delays, delays… May 18, 2023 Major UK infrastructure projects are taking far longer than they used to despite changes to planning laws, according to a new report authored by consulting group Ankura. Delays to so-called ‘development consent order’ decisions have increased eight-fold since 2016 – despite those orders being in place to turn Britain into an infrastructure powerhouse. DCOs are [...]
Why measuring a business’ intent is essential to valuing its green credentials May 18, 2023 | Sponsored More and more businesses are being asked to report on their sustainability credentials, with calls coming from a range of different stakeholders, including investors, consumers and employees. For businesses that do not have a range of historical data available to prove their sustainable and green credentials, addressing these calls can be challenging. An essential factor [...]
Why risk culture could be a competitive advantage for your business May 18, 2023 The recent turmoil in the banking sector has underlined the importance of risk culture as a fundamental component of business resilience. The failures of Credit Suisse, First Republic and other banks are a stark reminder of why we must incorporate risk into governance and strategy. All too often, risk management is associated with compliance and [...]