Brexit Minister’s single market access claim is “not policy” says May’s office
Many people were very underwhelmed by David Davis yesterday in the Commons. He made a speech to the house to talk about Brexit, in his capacity as Minister for Brexit. After most of the summer to come up with a clear Brexit strategy he came out with classics such as “"People will want to know what Brexit will mean, simply, it means leaving the EU." He also said “Brexit arrangements for the City will be straightforward but complex.” So that...
Brexit worries have caused UK universities to fall in world rankings
The fall-out from the decision to leave the EU has had a knock on effect on higher education in the UK, according to the QS world University Rankings. Uncertainty over immigration rules and access the EU research funding are to be blamed for the drop in rankings. There are concerns that research projects could be given to EU based universities in the future, once the UK invokes Article 50 and cuts ties with the European project. Cambridge has fallen out...
Planning your Dubai holiday
Dubai has long attracted holidaymakers with the promise of guaranteed sunshine, lavish hotels, glamorous beaches and some of the world’s best water parks. There’s also the city’s many iconic sights, including the Palm Jumeirah island, Burj Al Arab and the breathtaking Burj Khalifa, which you may know better as the world’s tallest building. Combine all of this with the city’s magnificent selection of super-sized shopping malls and cultural attractions, and you’ll soon see why Dubai is the ultimate holiday destination....
Interview: Arctangent 2016 – Dialects
In the first of our Arctangent 2016 interviews, The London Economic braved the rain to catch up with Glasgow instrumentalists Dialects. Conor and Steven talk new music, superhuman fretwork and the future of post rock. TLE: Thanks for taking the time to chat to us, Dialects. I’ve heard you’ve been busy over the last few days? Conor: Oh yeah, we left Glasgow at maybe 2am on Thursday to make it down to Bristol for Arctangent to enjoy the first day....
El Salvador offered bribe to fix match against Canada
El Salvador's national football team today claimed that they have been offered a bribe to fix Tuesday's World Cup 2018 qualifying game vs Canada, which they have refused. In a bizarre news conference, team members played an audio recording of the person allegedly offering various incentives. Canada must beat El Salvador (who cannot qualify) at their home ground in Vancouver to progress. However, they also must rely on Mexico defeating Honduras in the final game of Group A to stand any chance of getting...
Lancaster appointed Senior Coach of Leinster
Leinster Rugby have confirmed the appointment of former England head coach Stuart Lancaster into the senior coaching team. Following a disappointing Rugby World Cup 2015, where England as the home nation crashed out in the group stages, this will mark Lancaster's first major position back in the game. Lancaster has enjoyed a couple of short term roles with the Atlanta Falcons, British Cycling’s world-class performance programme, the English FA, and South New Zealand RFU Counties Manukau. Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen said,...
Attacks on Gypsies, Travellers and Roma increase since Brexit, say campaigners
There was a surge in attacks on foreign people post-referendum but there are concerns that gypsies, travellers and Roma are not reporting attacks on their community. It is thought they have also suffered a rise in attacks since the referendum, but the community does not trust the police to deal with the incidents. PC Jim Davies from the Gypsy Roma Traveller Police Association said a lack of trust would stop them "rushing to the police". Davies said: "As far as...
TLE Meets…Elis James and John Robins
What is your show about? It's a live incarnation of our Radio X show and podcast. Which people should definitely check out other wise the show might be a little baffling! It's not stand-up, though Elis has promised to dust off a very old routine entitled 'Geordie Financial Year'. The mind boggles. We've reworked some of the favourite features from our radio show to perform live and also some special one off's. I used to read aloud from Tony Blackburn's...
In Pictures – Grumpy Husky helps pay for student’s medical degree
It is astounding what can make you money these days, but one woman’s dog has become so famous, he has paid her to go to medical school. So far, husky Anusko, has raised a huge £20,000 through copyright of his pictures and personal appearances. Thanks to her steely glared pup, Jasmine hopes to nab a place at Plovdiv Medical University in Bulgaria next year. Jasmine Milton, 20, from Shropshire said: “He looks grumpy but actually he is really friendly and...