Iress today announced its half-year 2024 results, with its UK business contributing to a strong performance. Marcus Price, Group Chief Executive Officer of Iress, said in a statement to the Australian Securities Exchange today: “We are executing our transformation initiatives well and are on track to complete the program in the second half of the […]
People’s Postcode Lottery has launched a new integrated campaign featuring comedian Tom Allen. The campaign was conceived and developed in-house at People’s Postcode Lottery, while tag company The Gate Films handled all film production. The films, shot across the UK over two weeks, were directed by The Gate’s New York-based director Vince Peone, known for […]
LONDON — When Taylor Swift began playing “Everything Has Changed” on her guitar for her surprise performance, the crowd let out a collective gasp. Would Ed Sheeran, the other singer on the song “Red (Taylor’s Version),” perform at Thursday night’s show at Wembley Stadium? The whispers spread through the 92,000 fans like the electricity coursing […]
Four days what!? In June 2022, we joined 70 other companies across the UK world’s largest trial the four-day week. The process was organized by 4-day week Globala campaign that uses the so-called 100-80-100 model: 100% of productivity, 80% of hours, 100% of salary. At the end of the test period, we were pleased to […]
Kotaro Isaka’s “The Mantis,” an English-language translation of his book “Ax,” will be shown at a bookstore in London on July 1, 2024. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japanese mystery crime novels, once underrepresented in the English-speaking world, are enjoying a growing presence in the British thriller category. The […]
In an industry often dominated by predictable formulas, TMW Chief Creative Officer Graeme Noble chose to take a bold detour with the Suzuki Swift campaign. Instead of showcasing the car, the team at TMW decided to hide it, creating a fascinating story that perfectly fit Suzuki’s “Good Different” platform. Graeme sat down with LBB writer […]
The gaming industry is no longer the niche playground of the stereotypical nerd; it is a universal phenomenon with 3.3 billion gamers worldwide. Video games, from the action-packed Call of Duty to the brain Wordlenow appeal to different demographics across all regions and age groups. Yet despite their booming popularity and projected revenue of $300 […]
Max, Warner Bros.’ streaming channel, will launch in the UK at some point, according to television executives. Warner Bros Discovery confirmed that it plans to expand its streaming product to markets in Latin America and Europe. During the company’s recent fourth-quarter earnings call, executives specifically identified the UK and Germany as areas of interest for […]
Kelly Brook, who once graced Hollywood screens in films such as Piranha 3D and the TV series Smallville, has spoken openly about her struggles with the British acting scene since returning from the US. Despite being represented by the same agency as Keira Knightley, Brook has found it difficult to land significant acting roles in […]
.jpg "EAM S Jaishankar and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy discuss the situation in Bangladesh and West Asia in the context of the rumours surrounding the asylum case against Sheikh Hasina")
After reports emerged about former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s plans to seek asylum in the UK, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar received a call from British Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Thursday. EAM Jaishankar and his British counterpart discussed the situation in Bangladesh and West Asia. “Got a call from UK Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy […]
