Latvia 0-10 England: Lionesses maintain 100% record in Women’s World Cup qualifying
Ella Toone scored a hat-trick on what she called a “special night” as England hit 10 goals against Latvia to maintain their 100% record in Women’s World Cup qualifying. Ellen White grabbed her 44th England goal to move joint second overall in the list of the nation’s top female goalscorers – and also had a […]
Qudian could be biggest Chinese IPO in US this year
Getty Images A Chinese online micro-lender is set for the biggest Chinese debut on a US stock exchange this year. Qudian priced its US initial public offering at $24 per share, raising about $900m (£682m). The company focuses on small, short-term consumer loans for predominantly young customers. In its listing documents, the company said it […]
BrewDog co-founder may delay marriage to max-out tax relief
BrewDog co-founder James Watt has said he may delay his marriage to reality TV star Georgia Toffolo for three years, in order to avoid missing out on tax relief for investing in her raw dog food business. Posting on LinkedIn on Tuesday, the multimillionaire said his tax adviser had “dropped a bombshell” on him that […]
Why these Girlfriends stand out in British TV
ITV Zoe Wanamaker, Miranda Richardson and Phyllis Logan (l-r) star in Girlfriends ITV’s latest drama focuses on an under-represented group on British TV – older women. Its writer and creator explains why. “There’s no egos here,” laughs Kay Mellor, referring to the star-studded cast of her latest drama Girlfriends. “They’re working actors, they’ve all got […]
Broadband switching to be made faster and easier under new rules
Getty Images Media regulator Ofcom says new rules will make it faster and easier to switch broadband provider. It means customers will only have to contact the new company they want to deal with, even if they are switching to a different type of technology. Ofcom said the “one touch” switching process could take as […]
The woman who regretted creating Mother’s Day
Getty Images The woman responsible for the creation of Mother’s Day, marked in many countries on the second Sunday in May, would have approved of the modest celebrations likely to take place this year. The commercialisation of the day horrified her – to the extent that she even campaigned to have it rescinded. When Elizabeth […]
US net neutrality vote: a brief guide
What is net neutrality and how could it affect you? The US communications regulator has voted to weaken the rules that govern net neutrality in the country. It’s a decision that has enflamed passions, with many of the biggest names in tech opposing the change. What is net neutrality? Net neutrality is the principle that […]
Crewless container ships appear on the horizon
James Brooks Before long the container ship Yara Birkeland will be sailing crew-free Cruising quietly through the Frier Fjord in southern Norway, the Yara Birkeland looks like an ordinary small ship. However, by the end of the year, the number of crew on board will be reduced from five to two and then, if all […]
‘I play digital music through my 1949 radio’
Rob Seaward Rob says the original valves on his Murphy A146 still work today When we think of technology our imagination usually takes us to images of the future. But for some, technology links us to the past – whether for nostalgia or for personal reasons Rob Seaward, North Yorkshire, UK: 1949 Murphy A146 radio […]
Arnold Clark Cup: Five things England boss Sarina Wiegman learned from tournament win
One of the big takeaways of the Arnold Clark Cup was the role of Aston Villa’s Rachel Daly. She was used as a left-back throughout England’s Euro success and has played at full-back under Wiegman as well as former boss Phil Neville. But after scoring 10 goals in 13 matches for Villa in the Women’s […]