England’s 23-22 win over Ireland last week was the best by the team since their 2019 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. I have questioned head coach Steve Borthwick and …
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For once, Humza Yousaf has set an example other politicians should follow
In overriding the advice of “experts” and channelling aid to Gaza, Yousaf did what politicians are elected to do, says Paul Ormerod Humza Yousaf, the First Minister of Scotland, does …
Green makeovers don’t need to be drab – just look at King’s Cross’s transformation
The landmark redevelopment of King’s Cross goes to show the power of sustainable development – now let’s replicate it, writes Jamie Quinn Recently we heard that 2023 was the warmest …
MicroStrategy raises another $500 million to enter “The 1% Club”
Each day, Coinrule will run through the state of the digital assets market for Blockbeat, your home for news, analysis, opinion and commentary on blockchain and digital assets. Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy …
Sadiq Khan under fire for breaking his pledge to ban Transport for London gambling ads
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has come under fire for breaking his pledge to ban gambling adverts across the Transport for London (TfL) network. Khan’s 2021 manifesto committed to remove “harmful …
China’s housing crisis: Chinese home prices fall in February as property woes deepen
China’s housing market displayed continued weakness in February, with new home prices declining for the eighth consecutive month, according to official data released on Friday. The National Bureau of Statistics …
FTSE 100 today: London markets to open lower amid global weakness, Wall Street tech decline
Moving markets today: Asian stocks slide on tech decline; bitcoin falls 4%, Chinese home prices drop; PBOC holds key rates, focus shifts to U.S. data Stock markets experienced mixed results, …
Labour’s ticket resale price cap plan could risk ‘black market’, Viagogo warn
The events industry has welcomed Labour’s pledge to crack down on ticket touts despite warnings from one resale site that it could risk creating a “black market” for fans. Party …
High Court rules that self-proclaimed Bitcoin creator is not ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’
The London High Court has decided that Craig Wright is not the founder of the world’s first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, following a unique trial. Australian computer scientist Dr Craig Wright has …
London haunt The Groucho Club will open in West Yorkshire
The Groucho Club – a popular London haunt frequented by the likes of Lily Allen and Noel Gallagher – is rumoured to be opening its first site outside of London …