Disney’s streaming service is poised to follow in Netflix’s footsteps and clamp down on password sharing this summer, aiming to beef up its subscriber base and revenue. Disney boss Bob …
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Five questions with Sanghamitra Chakravarty, founder of InvictIQ
Every week, Ambition A.M. passes the pen (or keyboard) to a founder eager to share the unfiltered stories fuelling Britain’s entrepreneurial spirit. This week, we spotlight Sanghamitra Chakravarty, the founder …
La Rochelle need heroics to emulate Toulon three-peat in Champions Cup
When La Rochelle reached last year’s Champions Cup final at the Aviva Stadium they became the third team – alongside fellow French Top 14 sides Toulouse and Toulon – to …
Majestic saves Vagabond’s wine bars – but one London branch to shutter
Retailer Majestic Wines has bought Vagabond Wines out of administration, promising to expand the wine bar brand when the right opportunity comes knocking. The UK’s largest specialist wine retailer last …
Airbnb: 1,000 per cent spike in searches along eclipse route for 268 seconds of daytime darkness
Airbnb has seen a massive spike in searches for rentals ahead of an eclipse which will be visible for 268 seconds along the eastern part of North America. The short-term …
London restaurant chain Ping Pong bans staff tips on card and introduces ‘brand fee’
A London restaurant chain has banned customers from paying a tip by card and introduced a 15 per cent “brand” fee instead, just three months before a new laws makes …
Theon Design reveals British-built Porsche 911 Targa restomod
Oxfordshire-based Theon Design has unveiled its latest restomod Porsche 911 – and this example is a bit different. Commissioned by an enthusiast in the UK, the Theon Design GBR003 is …
Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience delivers for fans and for the creators’ bank account
Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience | The President Hotel | ★★★☆☆ If you found Fawtly Towers funny when it had its first television run, you’ll probably find the Faulty Towers …
Apple cut at least 600 employees when it ditched its car project
Apple laid off more than 600 US employees when it terminated its ambitious electric vehicle and smartwatch display projects. The layoffs affected employees across various California addresses, with most from …
Carpetright drafts in advisers as it mulls cost cutting options
Carpetright has reportedly hired advisers to explore cost-saving measures as it struggles amid a slowdown in demand. A report in the Times said that the specialist retailer, which employs over …