Can Mayfair’s Park Chinois combine dinner and cabaret and make it good? May 4, 2022 There are lots of things in life that could reasonably be described as ‘a lot.’ Visiting the in-laws can be ‘a lot,’ as can indulging your drunk uncle in conversation when he’s offering his take on cancel culture. Marzipan is also ‘a lot’, and so is trifle. All of these over-stimulating experiences pale by comparison [...]
Battle of the telcos: BT fails to block Virgin Media’s title as fastest broadband May 4, 2022 BT has failed in its bid to stop Virgin Media from claiming to be the faster broadband provider this morning as the battle of the telcos rages on. The world’s oldest telecommunications firm put in a complaint to the advertising watchdog about Virgin Media claiming to be the “UK’s fastest major broadband provider” in a TV ad and on its website. [...]
Ministers clamp down on data stealing and poorly developed apps May 4, 2022 People downloading apps to smartphones, games consoles and TVs will be better protected from hackers under new government plans to boost security standards. A new report on the threats in app stores published today by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has shown that people’s data and money are at risk because of fraudulent apps [...]
Bitcoin volumes pick up, but price stays flat ahead of Fed’s interest rate decision May 4, 2022 Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, currently sits at $38,800 again this morning – up 0.5 per cent over the past 24 hours.
Exclusive: Financial services in ‘digital arms race’, with 71 per cent making new products due to customer suggestions May 4, 2022 More than 70 per cent of finance leaders say firms are creating new products due to customers’ changing demands as part of a “digital arms race”. Banks and financial services are adapting to a new demographic according to results of a new survey commissioned by Yobota, of 251 top decision makers, exclusively shared with City [...]
SNP’s record is nothing to sing about, but unionists must win the emotional argument May 4, 2022 The SNP’s record where they have power is poor – yet their continued victories suggest unionists need to up the ante For all the excitement – ok, some sarcasm – of local elections across England tomorrow what should really be drawing most attention are results north of the border. What should be a decision about [...]
Sunak must welcome Bitcoin into the financial markets with its core principles intact May 4, 2022 Mainland Brits often joke about their expat compatriots in Gibraltar, saying that watches have to be turned back 20 years when you’re there. Gibraltar has always been a popular target for condescension. Yet this supposedly “backward” place has been consistently ahead of the curve on Bitcoin adoption and regulation. In 2018, the territory was the [...]
Paul Merson: Football should do more to stop lives being ruined by gambling addiction May 3, 2022 Former footballer and reformed addict Paul Merson believes the sport should do more to stop players falling prey to gambling problems. Merson also battled alcohol and drugs during a career that nevertheless gleaned league titles, European trophies and playing at World Cups for England. The ex-Arsenal forward, 54, was driven to the brink of suicide [...]
Boardroom Diversity supported by eToro May 3, 2022 | City Talk eToro, the social investing network, has launched a new FemaleLeadership Smart Portfolio which features US publicly quoted companies with diversity at boardroom level, especially featuring women in positions of board members. eToro’s Deputy CEO and Global Chief Operating Officer (COO), Dr. Hedva Ber, says: “Female leadership and boardroom diversity have proven advantages, not just for [...]
‘I made the decision that I would face prison’ – jailed solicitor Sophie Khan tells all in exclusive interview with Morning Wire May 3, 2022 At the start of this year, human rights lawyer Sophie Khan was jailed, after refusing to hand over documents to the independent watchdog that regulates solicitors. A High Court judge sentenced the solicitor to six months in prison, for refusing to comply with two separate court orders calling on her to give over clients’ files. [...]