Mind games: How the VR tech used by Martin Ødegaard is revolutionising Norwegian football April 2, 2026 In recent years, Norwegian football has elevated its presence on the global stage, from the success of Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard in the Premier League to Bodø/Glimt’s headline-grabbing European performances. Alongside this rise, football technology experts, Be Your Best, are driving innovation through virtual reality training designed to enhance technical ability, perception and decision-making. [...]
Broadgate Central: accessible design pioneers a more inclusive city. April 1, 2026 Canada has long been a place where people, culture and commerce meet. As the Square Mile continues to develop, our focus is increasingly to ensure the City remains a global centre of business, but also a genuinely welcoming, accessible and enjoyable place for everyone who spends time here. At Broadgate Central, right [...]
The evolving world of whisky investment April 1, 2026 Whisky has moved well beyond its niche collector roots. A decade of rapid growth, driven by online auctions and rising interest in alternative investments, has brought new global audiences into Scotland’s heritage drinks sector. While the market has recently shown signs of cooling, commentators in the industry point out that the shift feels more like [...]
How VCL is modernising the whisky cask market March 31, 2026 In the world of alternative investments, few assets carry the allure of a Scotch whisky cask. For centuries, this liquid gold has aged in the quiet shadows of Scottish warehouses, governed by tradition, family lineages, and a “gentleman’s agreement” style of business. However, this charm masked a systemic problem that Benjamin Lancaster, Founder and Partner [...]
Why Rail is the Next Big Growth Frontier for eDreams ODIGEO March 30, 2026 The liberalisation of European airspace in the late 1990s didn’t just create low-cost travel, it paved the way to a new class of digital intermediaries to aggregate a fragmented market. Today, we are seeing a strategic parallel unfold. As European rail undergoes a similar structural opening, the investment opportunity is now on the tracks. For [...]
Whisky investment: Liquidity is the real test of a collectible March 30, 2026 Geraldine Napier-Payne, Head of Portfolio Management, LGT Wealth Management One reason investors are drawn to collectibles is that the entry story is so compelling. Whisky, fine wine, art, and watches – along with more modern phenomena like trading cards and sneakers – can offer the potential for price appreciation. They also deliver something else many [...]
A practical guide to buying Scotch whisky casks March 27, 2026 Vikki Bruce is co-founder and Managing Director of MacLean & Bruce, a Scotland-based specialist in luxury whisky experiences and cask broker. As an expert in Scotch whisky cask ownership and campaigner against fraud, she works closely with the Scotch whisky industry and advocates for greater transparency and regulation in the cask trading market. Over the [...]
Whisky investment in 2026: Structure, new markets and scarcity March 26, 2026 For investors seeking diversification in their portfolios to counter this era of stock market volatility and geopolitical pressures, the biggest takeaway is this: whisky investment has grown up. Premium spirits are no longer a niche asset characterised by the flipping of limited releases to make easy-money following the speculative surge during the pandemic. Instead, whisky [...]
Is AI the future of work? March 17, 2026 Technology leaders say artificial intelligence (AI) is the future of work, but the reality for business leaders is more complicated. The world of work is clearly moving in this direction, as the government recently announced plans to offer free training to British adults on how to effectively use AI in their work. But researchers have [...]
Thailand sets sights on £2.3bn exhibition growth with design-led economic pivot March 11, 2026 Thailand’s business events strategy targets higher-value trade, FDI and global capital flows Thailand is repositioning itself as a serious player in the global exhibition economy, having unveiled a strategy in London that seeks to move the country beyond traditional trade events and into higher-value, design-led international platforms. At a briefing hosted by the Thailand Convention [...]