The standup on being a vibe killer, studying Richard Pryor and why comedy isn’t for good-looking people Who is your comedy hero?I grew up idolising a lot of standups: Chris Rock, Maria Bamford, Bridget Christie. I followed Ross Noble around (that sounds creepier than I intended) and watched him do a lot of shows in…
Polling for party shows 47% of UK adults rarely or never see same doctor for each appointment People aged over 70 and those with long-term health conditions would have access to the same named GP for every appointment under plans unveiled by the Liberal Democrats, as polling reveals almost half of Britons rarely or never…
Near-zero growth has crushed living standards, sending voters to populist demagogues. But they have no solutions to offer By the time of the European parliament elections in June, this year’s rightward ebb in European politics will have turned into a tidal wave. Ultra-nationalist demagogues and populist-nationalists are now leading the polls in Italy, the Netherlands,…
Dublin records near-doubling of tax revenue from duties on imports of clothing, food and other goods from Great Britain Ireland has landed a €700m (£600m) Brexit bonanza with a steep increase in tax revenues flowing from customs duties now applicable to imports of clothing, food and other goods from Great Britain. Before Brexit, Britain enjoyed…
Într-o lume unde rezervările la restaurant devin din ce în ce mai râvnite, un student de la Brown University a transformat o necesitate într-o afacere profitabilă. Alex Eisler, student în anul al doilea la matematică aplicată și informatică, și-a început propria afacere vânzând rezervări la restaurant prin intermediul unei platforme emergente, Appointment Trader. Succesul pe…
Investors urged to vote against online grocer’s remuneration for CEO Tim Steiner at upcoming AGM Ocado is facing criticism as it seeks shareholder approval on Monday for a potential bonus worth up to £14.8m for its chief executive, Tim Steiner. Glass Lewis, an influential shareholder advisory group, has urged investors to vote against the online…
Chelsea flower show to focus on water reuse as gardeners prepare for shortages caused by climate crisis Rain gardens and bathwater are becoming gardening trends, the Royal Horticultural Society has said, as gardeners battle predicted water shortages caused by climate breakdown. At the Chelsea flower show this year, many of the gardens will be focused…
The Crown & Anchor Hotel (aka the Cranker) is one of the most beloved live music venues in Adelaide (Kaurna), but last month, it was reported that a Singaporean developer is eyeing the venue’s site as the potential new home for a block of student accomodation. Naturally, the locals are pissed – and yesterday (April…
