Podcasts about Canary Wharf

This time on General Witchfinders, we're heading back into the blood-soaked, Rage-infected streets of post-apocalyptic Britain with 28 Weeks Later — the 2007 zombie horror sequel to Danny Boyle's groundbreaking 28 Days Later. Directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, 28 Weeks Later builds on the legacy of 28 Days Later (which we covered in episode 43), expanding the world of the Rage Virus and the aftermath of a collapsed society. While Danny Boyle didn't direct this time around — due to commitments on Sunshine — he stayed on as executive producer and even directed key sequences himself, including the ferocious opening scene. The original creators — Boyle, producer Andrew Macdonald, and screenwriter Alex Garland — initially considered a direct sequel called 29 Days Later, potentially continuing the story of Cillian Murphy and Naomie Harris's characters. Instead, they pivoted to a broader, bleaker vision: an infected London under military quarantine, a supposed victory against the virus, and the inevitable resurgence of horror. Set weeks after the events of the first film, 28 Weeks Later follows the failed attempt to repopulate a ‘safe zone' in London, guarded by the US Army. As expected in a British zombie film, things go catastrophically wrong. Filming took place in iconic London locations, including Canary Wharf and 3 Mills Studios. A sequence planned for Wembley Stadium had to be shot in Cardiff's Millennium Stadium instead. The film's viral marketing campaign — quite literally — included a huge biohazard warning projected onto the White Cliffs of Dover. The Rage Virus was back. Opening in 2007, 28 Weeks Later landed in over 2,000 US cinemas and took nearly $10 million on its opening weekend. It didn't match the cultural impact of 28 Days Later, but it cemented the franchise as a landmark of modern British horror — helping shape the next wave of post-apocalyptic zombie cinema.28 Weeks Later features a fresh cast, including Robert Carlyle, Rose Byrne, Jeremy Renner, Harold Perrineau, Idris Elba, and a young Imogen Poots. While none of the original characters return, the film builds on the terrifying groundwork Boyle and Garland laid in 28 Days Later — exploring themes of infection, trust, trauma, and institutional failure. The trilogy-that-never-was stalled with 28 Months Later, which entered development hell. But a proper sequel, 28 Years Later, has finally been greenlit, with Danny Boyle returning to direct and Cillian Murphy on board as producer. The Rage Virus isn't done with us yet. If you're searching for podcasts about 28 Weeks Later, 28 Days Later, 28 Years Later, Danny Boyle, zombie movies, the Rage Virus, post-apocalyptic horror, or modern British horror cinema — you've found the right episode. Expect discussion of British zombie films, Rage-infected lore, military horror, abandoned London, and whether 28 Weeks Later holds up next to its predecessor.

Send us a textDavid Woodward, with extensive experience in the US multifamily sector, discussed his transition to the UK's living sector. He highlighted his role in managing Stuyvesant Town, a 11,000-unit property in New York, and his involvement in the early stages of the UK's BTR market. Woodward noted the growth of co-living, single-family rental, and senior housing in the UK, driven by institutional investors. He emphasized the importance of design optimization and customer service in property management. Woodward also discussed the challenges of planning and the potential for significant housing growth in secondary markets.David Woodward's Career Journey and Experience in Multifamily HousingFarnaz Fazaipour introduces the podcast and welcomes David Woodward, who has extensive experience in the UK and global capital markets.David Woodward shares his background, starting in the US with multifamily housing, working with large corporate firms and leading apartment REITs.He discusses his roles, including running a private apartment company with 40,000 units and setting up a platform called Compass Rock post-GFC to handle loan foreclosures.David highlights his work on the iconic Stuyvesant Town property in New York City, which involved managing, repositioning, and selling the property to Blackstone for over $5 billion.Early Days of the Living Sector in the UKFarnaz Fazaipour and David Woodward discuss the early days of the living sector in the UK, which began around 10 years ago.David mentions early movers like Lone Star at Wembley Park, Brookfield's early stages at Canary Wharf, and various brands like Get Living and Essential Living.The conversation touches on the US-led influence on the UK living sector and the interest in replicating successful US models.David notes the international interest in the UK living sector and the role of the UK as a reference point for other markets.Emerging Trends and Sectors in the UK Living SectorFarnaz Fazaipour and David Woodward discuss emerging trends in the UK living sector, including co-living, senior rental housing, and single-family rental.David explains the potential for co-living to replace traditional landlords and the benefits of themed co-living developments for specific resident profiles.They discuss the challenges and opportunities in the UK's planning process and the need for more housing of all tenures.David highlights the growing interest from UK-based businesses and family offices in the living sector, as well as the shift from private equity to long-term institutional investors.Single-Family Rental and Its Growth in the UKFarnaz Fazaipour and David Woodward explore the attractiveness of single-family rental in the UK, including its ability to generate income as units are completed.David shares insights from the US experience, where single-family rental has become a significant institutional sector.They discuss the potential for single-family rental to address the UK's supply problem and the benefits of not having to wait for entire buildings to finish before generating income.PROPERTY WEALTH - Transforming challenges into opportunities with specialist knowledge and reach. Explore the complexities of the London property market with us—insights, advice, and connections at your fingertips.Join the conversation! Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below. Don't forget to follow us for the latest updates and expert advice! https://www.londonproperty.co.uk/en/link-in-bio/#PropertyWealth #LondonProperty #RealEstate #PropertyMarket #Investment #HomeBuying #HomeSelling #PropertyAdvice #RealEstateTips #PropertyInvestment #LuxuryLiving

Shaun joins Concllio's Managing Director to discuss commercial real estate in the City Fringe and how Compton seeks to stand out by challenging industry norms. — In the latest edition of the Concilio Better Places podcast, Shaun Simons, founder of Compton, joined Concilio's Managing Director Nick Dines to discuss the evolving landscape of commercial real estate in London's city fringe. Shaun shared insights into Compton's journey to its current role as a leading agency specialising in vibrant, creative districts. He highlighted the challenges of making commercial property more engaging, emphasising branding, storytelling, and community integration. The discussion covered shifting market dynamics post-COVID, the rise of flexible office spaces, and the impact of planning policies on development. Shaun also addressed the future of Canary Wharf, the oversupply of office space in certain areas, and the need for more adaptive planning strategies. Looking ahead, Shaun explains how Compton aims to continue challenging industry norms, embrace innovation, and expand its influence in London's commercial property sector.

I've been viewing houses this past fortnight, so I thought I'd share my anecdotal 2p on the state of the London property market.I'm looking in Brockley, SE4, which, if you don't know it, used to be rough AF, but is now where all the cool kids are. The area has benefited from the various London rail line extensions – you can be in Shoreditch or Canary Wharf in 15 minutes; the Jubilee and Elizabeth lines are a similarly short step away – and that has attracted the slay crew to the area. The road links though are still horrendous though, made worse by 20mph speed limits and bus lane misallocation of essential road space. The drive to west London is interminable.Brockley has a good stock of beautiful detached, semi-detached and terraced Victorian houses. For example: With its proximity to Greenwich and the river docks, it was once a wealthy area, though, like most of south-east London, it got bombed to heck in the war.There are plenty of nice parks too. One of them, Hilly Fields, was modelled on Hampstead Heath, and there are many gorgeous houses in the roads running off it. Not quite Hampstead gorgeous, but getting there.Brockley also has the highest density of cemeteries in London, if you fancy dying any time soon, it's highly convenient. It is, I gather, London's most haunted area.It is only a bit stabby. Nothing like as bad as neighbouring Lewisham. (Maybe “only a bit stabby” will one day become part of estate agents' jargon, perhaps to replace “vibrant”. I can't believe how normalised stabbing now is that I'm talking like that.)The stabbiness is offset, however, by the plethora of nice restaurants, cafés, bars, craft ale breweries, the farmers' market, mini-festivals, pilates studios et al. I understand, in Browns, the area boasts London's best coffee and, in Babur, its best Indian restaurant. (Technically Babur is in Honor Oak, but, like England and many of its foreign sporting greats, we'll claim it as our own.)I shot this vid from the steps up to the station.Brockley feels younger and more up-and-coming than the once-cool areas to the west like Queen's Park, Kensal Rise, Clapham and so on, probably because of its easy access to east London. (A lot of people from Hackney move down here.)I moved here begrudgingly and skint in 2015 and have grown to really like it.But what about the housing market?I've known markets in which estate agents don't give you the time of day, there are so many prospective buyers, but – perhaps because they know I am an unencumbered buyer – the agents are maybe not quite all over me, but certainly on my case: lots of emails, phone calls and the rest of it. That indicates it's more of a buyers' market.But, while I would describe the housing market here as slow, it is not dead. Stuff has been going under offer in the two weeks I've been looking, though rarely at asking.With the costs of moving – Stamp Duty is 10% above £925k, and 12% above £1.5m, plus an extra 5% if you own another property – buyers have got to really want to buy.Sellers, meanwhile, have to really want to sell, which often entails reducing their asking prices. Stuff which is unrealistically priced is staying on the market a long time. Look at this one (actually up the road in Honor Oak):This is a 5,000-square-foot property, not so nice inside, but with access to a 2-acre private garden behind with its own tennis court – quite something in London. From £2.5 million to £1.75 million and they still can't shift it. (It needs a lot of money spending on it.)On the other hand, there don't seem to be many forced sellers – people who can't make their payments – and we won't get any house price crash, long-awaited or not, until that is a reality.I imagine Brockley, as a young, trendy area, is busier than other parts of town, but that is my overall feel: slow, but not dead.I've looked at a few family houses. I can't really comment on flats, but I gather there is an oversupply of 2-bed flats across London, and it is really hard to shift them. I'm not sure if this applies to Brockley or not.It doesn't feel as expensive as it did around 2019–2022 (realised sales prices are a fraction lower, but there is obviously currency debasement to consider too), but nor does it feel super cheap. We're a long way off where we were in, say, 2013, even though grander parts of London – Kensington and Chelsea, for example – are back at those 2013 levels.Where does the housing market go from here? It all depends on two things: interest rates and Stamp Duty.Britain's zombie housing market, brought to you by Stamp Duty.If rates go lower, the market will not collapse. There won't be the forced sellers. We'll continue as we are: stagnant. If rates go higher, the market is in trouble.But get rid of Stamp Duty, and you'd have a flurry of activity across the country tomorrow. People aren't moving because of the amount of dead money involved. Stamp Duty has immobilised the country.If you're buying a two-million-pound house, you will pay £153,750 in stamp duty. Cash. Money you've already paid tax on once. You can't borrow the money. You have to be extremely rich, or extremely desperate for a home, to be willing to pay a £150k one-off tax of this kind. Most would rather avoid paying it, so they don't move.You will pay more if you are not a UK resident.If you happen to own another property – which most people in that wealth bracket will, either their first flat they never sold, a property they inherited, or a home in the country – and the house you are buying is not your main residence, the tax rises to £253,750. A quarter of a million quid.That's why houses in Kensington and Chelsea no longer sell. EDIT: My mate, whose kids have now flown the nest, sent me this: "We live in a 4 floor house, 2 floors we don't use, I haven't been to the top floor for about 5 years (seriously). We would love to move and downsize but makes no sense as the costs of buying a new house would use up all the gain on downsizing . IE We just end up with a smaller house."This happens all the way down the scale. Kirstie Whatsit off the telly was tweeting about it the other day.My mother's friend, who is in her 70s, lives in a 2-bed flat two floors up in Wandsworth worth maybe £700,000. She is worried about climbing the stairs at her age, and wants to move to another 2-bed flat. She will pay £25,000 in Stamp Duty on top of all her other moving costs. She doesn't have 25 grand to throw away.The result is this nearly dead market. Britain's zombie housing market.Stamp Duties were one of the taxes the ignited the American Revolution. If only we had muskets today …The biggest villains in all this are former Chancellor Gordon Brown for first raising Stamp Duty on property transactions (before him it just one per cent on all properties over £60,000), and, worst of all, George Osborne for raising the rates to today's ludicrous levels. Rather than address the root causes of unaffordable housing – fiat money, artificially low interest rates, improper measures of inflation and dumb planning laws – he blamed the market, and attacked it with Stamp Duty. But all of Jeremy Hunt, Rishi Sunak, Sajid Javid, Philip Hammond and Alistair Darling must take their share of the blame for failing to do anything about it, when they had the chance. (We'll give Kwasi Kwarteng and Nadhim Zahawi a pass on the grounds they didn't have the gig for long enough).Osborne, Brown et al have given birth to the zombie situation we have now. They have immobilised the country in the process. Government. Yet again. 0 stars. Would not use again.It's enough to make you a libertarian. Until next time,DominicPS If you enjoyed today's article, please like, share and all that stuff. It really helps.PPS If you missed this week's market commentary, here it is:As always If you are buying gold to protect yourself in these times or relentless currency debasement, the bullion dealer I use and recommend is the Pure Gold Company. Pricing is competitive, quality of service is high. They deliver to the UK, the US, Canada and Europe or you can store your gold with them. Find out more here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe

There is also now a video version of this article, if you prefer, here:I've been viewing houses this past fortnight, so I thought I'd share my anecdotal 2p on the state of the London property market.I'm looking in Brockley, SE4, which, if you don't know it, used to be rough AF, but is now where all the cool kids are. The area has benefited from the various London rail line extensions – you can be in Shoreditch or Canary Wharf in 15 minutes; the Jubilee and Elizabeth lines are a similarly short step away – and that has attracted the slay crew to the area. The road links though are still horrendous though, made worse by 20mph speed limits and bus lane misallocation of essential road space. The drive to west London is interminable.Brockley has a good stock of beautiful detached, semi-detached and terraced Victorian houses. For example: With its proximity to Greenwich and the river docks, it was once a wealthy area, though, like most of south-east London, it got bombed to heck in the war.There are plenty of nice parks too. One of them, Hilly Fields, was modelled on Hampstead Heath, and there are many gorgeous houses in the roads running off it. Not quite Hampstead gorgeous, but getting there.Brockley also has the highest density of cemeteries in London, if you fancy dying any time soon, it's highly convenient. It is, I gather, London's most haunted area.It is only a bit stabby. Nothing like as bad as neighbouring Lewisham. (Maybe “only a bit stabby” will one day become part of estate agents' jargon, perhaps to replace “vibrant”. I can't believe how normalised stabbing now is that I'm talking like that.)The stabbiness is offset, however, by the plethora of nice restaurants, cafés, bars, craft ale breweries, the farmers' market, mini-festivals, pilates studios et al. I understand, in Browns, the area boasts London's best coffee and, in Babur, its best Indian restaurant. (Technically Babur is in Honor Oak, but, like England and many of its foreign sporting greats, we'll claim it as our own.)I shot this vid from the steps up to the station.Brockley feels younger and more up-and-coming than the once-cool areas to the west like Queen's Park, Kensal Rise, Clapham and so on, probably because of its easy access to east London. (A lot of people from Hackney move down here.)I moved here begrudgingly and skint in 2015 and have grown to really like it.But what about the housing market?I've known markets in which estate agents don't give you the time of day, there are so many prospective buyers, but – perhaps because they know I am an unencumbered buyer – the agents are maybe not quite all over me, but certainly on my case: lots of emails, phone calls and the rest of it. That indicates it's more of a buyers' market.But, while I would describe the housing market here as slow, it is not dead. Stuff has been going under offer in the two weeks I've been looking, though rarely at asking.With the costs of moving – Stamp Duty is 10% above £925k, and 12% above £1.5m, plus an extra 5% if you own another property – buyers have got to really want to buy.Sellers, meanwhile, have to really want to sell, which often entails reducing their asking prices. Stuff which is unrealistically priced is staying on the market a long time. Look at this one (actually up the road in Honor Oak):This is a 5,000-square-foot property, not so nice inside, but with access to a 2-acre private garden behind with its own tennis court – quite something in London. From £2.5 million to £1.75 million and they still can't shift it. (It needs a lot of money spending on it.)On the other hand, there don't seem to be many forced sellers – people who can't make their payments – and we won't get any house price crash, long-awaited or not, until that is a reality.I imagine Brockley, as a young, trendy area, is busier than other parts of town, but that is my overall feel: slow, but not dead.I've looked at a few family houses. I can't really comment on flats, but I gather there is an oversupply of 2-bed flats across London, and it is really hard to shift them. I'm not sure if this applies to Brockley or not.It doesn't feel as expensive as it did around 2019–2022 (realised sales prices are a fraction lower, but there is obviously currency debasement to consider too), but nor does it feel super cheap. We're a long way off where we were in, say, 2013, even though grander parts of London – Kensington and Chelsea, for example – are back at those 2013 levels.Where does the housing market go from here? It all depends on two things: interest rates and Stamp Duty.Britain's zombie housing market, brought to you by Stamp Duty.If rates go lower, the market will not collapse. There won't be the forced sellers. We'll continue as we are: stagnant. If rates go higher, the market is in trouble.But get rid of Stamp Duty, and you'd have a flurry of activity across the country tomorrow. People aren't moving because of the amount of dead money involved. Stamp Duty has immobilised the country.If you're buying a two-million-pound house, you will pay £153,750 in stamp duty. Cash. Money you've already paid tax on once. You can't borrow the money. You have to be extremely rich, or extremely desperate for a home, to be willing to pay a £150k one-off tax of this kind. Most would rather avoid paying it, so they don't move.You will pay more if you are not a UK resident.If you happen to own another property – which most people in that wealth bracket will, either their first flat they never sold, a property they inherited, or a home in the country – and the house you are buying is not your main residence, the tax rises to £253,750. A quarter of a million quid.That's why houses in Kensington and Chelsea no longer sell. EDIT: My mate, whose kids have now flown the nest, sent me this: "We live in a 4 floor house, 2 floors we don't use, I haven't been to the top floor for about 5 years (seriously). We would love to move and downsize but makes no sense as the costs of buying a new house would use up all the gain on downsizing . IE We just end up with a smaller house."This happens all the way down the scale. Kirstie Whatsit off the telly was tweeting about it the other day.My mother's friend, who is in her 70s, lives in a 2-bed flat two floors up in Wandsworth worth maybe £700,000. She is worried about climbing the stairs at her age, and wants to move to another 2-bed flat. She will pay £25,000 in Stamp Duty on top of all her other moving costs. She doesn't have 25 grand to throw away.The result is this nearly dead market. Britain's zombie housing market.Stamp Duties were one of the taxes the ignited the American Revolution. If only we had muskets today …The biggest villains in all this are former Chancellor Gordon Brown for first raising Stamp Duty on property transactions (before him it just one per cent on all properties over £60,000), and, worst of all, George Osborne for raising the rates to today's ludicrous levels. Rather than address the root causes of unaffordable housing – fiat money, artificially low interest rates, improper measures of inflation and dumb planning laws – he blamed the market, and attacked it with Stamp Duty. But all of Jeremy Hunt, Rishi Sunak, Sajid Javid, Philip Hammond and Alistair Darling must take their share of the blame for failing to do anything about it, when they had the chance. (We'll give Kwasi Kwarteng and Nadhim Zahawi a pass on the grounds they didn't have the gig for long enough).Osborne, Brown et al have given birth to the zombie situation we have now. They have immobilised the country in the process. Government. Yet again. 0 stars. Would not use again.It's enough to make you a libertarian. Until next time,DominicPS If you enjoyed today's article, please like, share and all that stuff. It really helps.PPS If you missed this week's market commentary, here it is:As always If you are buying gold to protect yourself in these times or relentless currency debasement, the bullion dealer I use and recommend is the Pure Gold Company. Pricing is competitive, quality of service is high. They deliver to the UK, the US, Canada and Europe or you can store your gold with them. Find out more here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe

In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Jo and Zoe are joined by financial planner Bella Clark to explore how bookkeepers can evolve into trusted business partners for their clients by building relationships with financial advisors. Bella shares her journey from a recruitment career in Canary Wharf to becoming a financial planner, offering holistic financial advice to business owners, especially women. Together, they discuss the misconceptions around financial knowledge in the bookkeeping industry, the emotional barriers to financial planning, and practical steps bookkeepers can take to deepen their client relationships. Bella also shares personal anecdotes and client stories that highlight the transformational impact of understanding both business and personal finances. This episode is packed with insight into how bookkeepers can add value, build confidence in financial conversations, and create a supportive network that helps clients prepare for both the expected and the unexpected.

Our listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/DodgeKent Bray is a former trader from CitiBank, and was mentor and manager to Gary Stevenson (Gary's Economics). In this episode Kent talks through serial addiction and how cocaine plays a massive part of London's Canary Wharf. We also talk through how therapy changed his life and the state of the UK today, with Gary's message on Taxing Wealth, Not Work. This is the eventful life of Mr Kent BrayYouTube: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallWebsite: DodgeWoodall.comTikTok: @DodgeWoodallLinkedIn: @DodgeWoodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alastair Mullens is Managing Director - Residential at Canary Wharf Group. He joined the business in 2018  to establish the group's Build-to-Rent platform, Vertus. He now oversees all the residential functions at Canary Wharf.  Prior to this he spent nine years with Hamptons International & Countrywide Group based in London and Hong Kong, working across residential management, leasing, and development.  I sat down with Alastair  to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: Alistair's entry into real estate and early career steps, including his move to Hong Kong What drew him to Canary Wharf Group and the scale of the challenge Do people REALLY want to live and work in Canary Wharf? How CWG is evolving into a live, work play, fully mixed-use, 24/7 neighbourhood Rethinking residential: his views on product design, amenity relevance, and market alignment Why ‘Vertus' and vertical integration matters - and how it shapes delivery, operations, and brand experience Plus candid takes on culture, service, execution, and so much more Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Alistair would invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal. Catch the full episode which is live on Youtube, Spotify and Apple NOW! The People Property Place Podcast

Morgan Stanley Research analyst Mark Schmidt and Investment Management's Craig Brandon discuss the heightened uncertainty in the U.S. municipal bonds market.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.For a full list of episode disclosures click here.----- Transcript -----Mark Schmidt: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Mark Schmidt, Morgan Stanley's Head of Municipal Strategy.Craig Brandon: I'm Craig Brandon, Co-Director of Municipal Investments at Morgan Stanley Investment Management.Mark Schmidt: Today, let's talk about the biggest market you hardly ever hear about – municipal bonds, a $4 trillion asset class.It's Monday, May 5th at 10am in Boston.Mark Schmidt: If you've driven, flown, gone to school or turned on a tap, chances are munis made it happen. Although munis are late cycle haven, they were not immune to the latest bout of market volatility. Craig, why was April so tough?Craig Brandon: So, what we say in April, it was sort of the trifecta of things that happened that were a little different than other asset classes. The first thing that happened is we saw a significant increase in treasury rates – and munis are generally correlated to treasuries. We're a very high-quality asset class, that's viewed as a duration asset class. So, one thing we saw were rates going up. When we see rates going up, you generally see money coming out of the market, right? So, I think investors were a little bit impacted by the higher rates, the correlation to treasuries, the duration, and saw some flows out of the market.Secondly, what we saw is conversation about the tax exemption in Washington D.C. What that did is it caused muni issuers to pull their issuance forward. So, if you're an infrastructure issuer, you are issuing bonds in the next year to year and a half; you're going to pull that forward because if there's any risk of loss of the tax exemption, you want to get these bonds issued today. So that's basically what drives technicals. It's supply and demand. So, what we saw was a decrease in demand because of higher rates; an increase in supply because of issuance being pulled forward.And the third part of the trifecta we refer to is the conversations about the economy. So, I would put that, it's sort of a distant third, but there's still conversations about maybe credit weakness driven by a slowing economy.Mark Schmidt: Craig, your team has been through a lot of tough market cycles. Given your experience, how did the most recent selloff compare? And why was it not like 2008?Craig Brandon: I started my career back in 1998 during the long-term capital management crisis. I lived through 2008. I lived through the COVID crisis, and you know, really when I look at the crisis in 2008 – no banks went out of business three weeks ago, right? In 2008 we were really sitting on a trading desk wondering where this was going to end.You know, we had a number of meetings with our staff, over the last couple weeks explaining to them why it was different and how. Yes, there was some volatility here, but you could see that there was going to be an end to this, and this was not going to be a permanent restructuring of the market. So, I think we felt comfortable. It was very different than 2008 and it really felt different than COVID.Mark Schmidt: That's reassuring. But with economic growth set to slow sharply, how does your credit team think the fiscal health of America's state and local governments will hold up?Craig Brandon: Well, remember state and local governments, and when we're talking about munis, we're also talking about other infrastructure asset classes like water and sewer bonds. Like, you know, transportation, bonds, airports. We're talking about toll roads.They went into this with a very strong balance sheet, right? Remember, there was a lot of infrastructure money spent by the federal government during COVID to give issuers money to make it through COVID. There's still a lot of money on balance sheets. So, what we do is we're going into this crisis with a lot of cash on balance sheets, allowing issuers to be able to withstand some weakness in the economy and get through to the other side of this.Mark Schmidt: Not only do state and local governments have a lot of cash, but they're just not that impacted by tariffs, right? So why did muni yields perform worse than U.S. treasuries over the past couple of weeks?Craig Brandon: Right. It really… We're technically driven, right? The U.S. muni market is more retail driven than some other asset classes. Remember – investment grade corporates, treasury bonds, there's a lot of institutional buyers in those markets. In the municipal market, it's primarily retail driven.So, when you know, individual retail investors get nervous, they tend to pull money out of the market. So, what we saw was money coming out of the market. At the same time, we saw an individual increase in more bonds, which just led to very weak technicals, which when we see that it eventually reverses itself.Mark Schmidt: Now I almost buried the lede, right? Why invest in munis? Well, they're great credit quality, but they're also tax free. In fact, muni bonds have been exempt from federal taxes for over a century. You have a lot of experience putting together tax bills, and right now people are worried about tax reform. Do you think investors should be concerned?Craig Brandon: Listen. I'm not really losing a lot of sleep at night over the tax exemption. And I think there's other, you know, issues to worry about. Why do I say that?As you mentioned Mark, I spent the early years of my career working for the New York State Assembly Ways and Means Committee. I spent seven years negotiating budgets and what that did is it gave me a window – into how, you know, not only state budgets, but the federal budget gets put together.So, what it also showed me was the relationship between state and local elected officials and your representatives in Congress and your representatives in the Senate. So, I know firsthand that members of Congress and members of the Senate in Washington have very close relationships with members of the state legislatures, with governors, with mayors, with city council members, with school board members – who are all delivering the message that significantly higher financing costs that could potentially happen from the loss of the exemption, could be meaningful to them.And I think members of Congress and members of the Senate and Washington get it. They understand it because they were all there when it happened. The last time the muni exemption came under fire was back in 2012; and in 2012, a lot of members of Congress were in the state legislature back then, so they understand it.Mark Schmidt: That's reassuring because right now, tax equivalent yields in the muni market are 7 to 8 per cent. That's equal to or greater than the long run rate of return on the stock market. So, whether to invest in the muni market seems pretty straightforward. How to invest in the muni market? Well, with 50,000 issuers, that's a little complicated. How do you recommend investors get exposure to tax-free munis right now?Craig Brandon: Well, and that is a very common question. The muni market can be very confusing because there are just so many bonds out there. You know, over 50,000 issuers, there's over a million individual CUSIPs in the muni market.So as an individual investor, where do you start? There's different coupon structures, different call structures, different maturity structures, ratings. There's so many different variables that go into a decision in investing in muni bonds.I can make an argument that you could probably mimic the S&P 500 with 500 different stocks. But most muni indices are over 50,000 constituents. It's very difficult to replicate the muni market by yourself, which is why a lot of people, you know, they let professional money managers, do the investing for them. Whether you're looking at mutual funds, whether you're looking at separately managed accounts, whether you're looking at exchange traded fund ETFs, there's a lot of different ways to get exposure to the muni market. But with the huge amount of choices you have to make, I think a lot of individual investors would just let a professional with the experience do it.Mark Schmidt: And active managers let you customize portfolios to your unique tax situation and risk tolerance. So, Craig, a final question for you. How do munis fit into a diversified portfolio?Craig Brandon: Munis are generally the stable part of most people's portfolios. Remember, you don't have a choice of whether you're going to pay your taxes or not. You have to pay your taxes, you have to pay your water bill, you have to pay your power bill. You have to pay tolls on highways. You have to pay airport fees when you buy an airline ticket, right?It's not an option. So, because the revenue streams are so stable, you see most muni bonds rated AA or AAA. The default rate for rated munis is significantly below 1 per cent. It's something in the ballpark of about 0.2 per cent*. So, with such a low default rate – listen, we're technically driven, as I said. You see ups and downs in the market. But over a longer period of time, munis can give you generally stable returns, tax exempt income over the long term, and they're one of the more stable asset classes that you see in your overall portfolio.Mark Schmidt: That sounds boring, and I mean that in the best possible way. Craig, thanks so much for your time today.Craig Brandon: Thanks, Mark, happy to be hereMark Schmidt: And thank you for listening. 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A Cultural Manifesto on Friendship, Success, and the Art of the Backhanded ComplimentWhy does your mate's success make you wince… just a little?In this lyrical, story-driven, and culturally sharp episode, we explore the paradox of friendship and success through the uniquely Scottish lens of sarcasm, self-deprecation, and social suspicion. From backhanded compliments and social media minefields to the taboo of self-improvement, this manifesto unpacks why watching a friend “make it” can stir up pride, envy — and more than a few passive-aggressive jokes.Why is Scottish culture allergic to self-congratulation?How do we keep our friends grounded — often with a pint and a smirk?What happens when Gus from the pub becomes Gus from Canary Wharf?This is not just about envy — it's about identity.It's about success, community, and the strange intimacy of honest friendships wrapped in irony.This is friendship, the Scottish way.Support the showAttitude. Imagination. Execution. Create Without Frontiers.

Have scientists discovered aliens? Astronomers believe they have discovered the strongest signs of life on a distant ocean-covered planet far beyond our solar system.We hear from the co-author of the report, Dr Subhajit Sarkar, lecturer in Astrophysics at Cardiff University.Also in this episode:US stocks of Nvidia slump following new restrictions on China exportsThe UK government places a temporary ban on tourists returning with cheese and meat products to prevent the spread of foot and mouth diseaseLondon scientists grow human teeth in a lab - could this see the end of fillings and implants?Rare otter sighting recorded in Canary Wharf in sign of species 'remarkable' recoveryLondon Zoo announces a special trio of hatched ‘Easter' eggs… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

hVIVO PLC chief executive Yamin ‘Mo' Khan takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the company's record-breaking financial performance in 2024, operational milestones and strategic outlook. hVIVO reported a 12% rise in revenue to just under £63 million, with an EBITDA margin of 26%. Khan highlighted this as a record margin for the company. He noted that, even excluding a one-off facility fee, the margin remained strong at 23%. The company also ended the year with £44 million in cash. Khan explained: “This is all been based on a record number of inoculations… we ran nine challenge trials and our largest field study to date.” He emphasised the company's transformation, with a move to a purpose-built 50-bed human challenge facility in Canary Wharf, improvements in operational efficiency, and a major expansion of lab and outpatient capacity. Looking ahead, hVIVO is targeting £73 million in revenue for 2025, of which £70 million is already contracted. The company is also launching new challenge models, including Omicron and hMPV, and pursuing its first phase 3 human trial. Khan also discussed recent acquisitions—CRS in Germany and Cryostore in the UK—and confirmed continued dividend payments, with 0.2p per share set for June. For more interviews like this, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Don't forget to like the video, subscribe, and turn on notifications for future updates. #hVIVO #ClinicalTrials #HumanChallengeTrials #BiotechNews #EBITDA #RevenueGrowth #Biopharma #DrugDevelopment #CRSAcquisition #CryoStore #VaccineTrials #AntiviralResearch #LifeSciences #PharmaPipeline

With less than 24 hours until the 2025 Masters gets underway, Jamie has been speaking to some of the big name players hoping to win themselves a green jacket on Sunday evening.In this bonus episode of the Sky Sports Golf Podcast, we hear from Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Paul McGinley, Nick Dougherty, Shane Lowry, Tommy Fleetwood, Ludvig Aberg, Sergio Garcia, Bryson Dechambeau, Nicolai and Rasmus Hojgaard and Billy Horschel.Plus, as a  treat for our listeners, there's a podcast-only section in part two, where Josh Antmann hosts a special panel live from a Callaway event in Canary Wharf, London. Josh is joined on stage by Sky Sports Golf's very own Inci Mehmet, Professor of Human Physiology Graeme Close, Olympic gold medallist Dame Denise Lewis and England cricket legend Stuart Broad.Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Golf Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-golf-podcastYou can listen to the Sky Sports Golf Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sky Sports Golf Podcast".Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Golf Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Golf Podcast on YouTubeFor all the latest golf news, head to skysports.com/golfFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

C'est parti pour une nouvelle semaine avec un programme riche, entre légendes et nouveaux venus. L'émission démarre avec Fontaines D.C. et leur ode à la jeunesse "It's Amazing To Be Young", puis Marjorie Hache rend hommage à Billie Holiday à l'occasion de l'anniversaire de sa naissance avec "Easy Living", rappelant l'impact de sa voix sur le jazz et la pop. Les titres s'enchaînent avec notamment Max Baby, un jeune talent Français, un Elvis Costello écrit spécialement pour la BO du film "The Big Lebowski" et la recommandation de Francis Zegut : Alligator Ladies avec "Earth Boy". L'album de la semaine, "Are We All Angels" de Scowl, mêle énergie punk et sensibilité 90s, comme en témoigne le percutant "Fleshed Out". The Horrors poursuivent leur exploration urbaine et nocturne avec "More Than Life", inspiré du quartier de Canary Wharf. Enfin, la reprise du jour rend hommage aux Beatles avec un "Yesterday" revisité en profondeur par Ray Charles, dans une version intemporelle. La playlist de l'émission : Fontaines D.C. - It's Amazing To Be Young Gang of Four - Damaged Goods Billie Holiday - Easy Living Johnny Cash - Hurt Max Baby - Nothing Ever Changes Canned Heat - On The Road Again Elvis Costello - My Mood Swings Scowl - Not Hell, Not Heaven AC/DC - For Those About To Rock Alligator Ladies - Earth Boy Fleetwood Mac - Dreams The Horrors - More Than Life Ray Charles - Yesterday Alanis Morissette - Underneath Justice - Helix Sleep Token - Caramel Blondie - Heart Of Glass FFS - Dictator's Son My Chemical Romance - I'm Not Okay (I Promise)(Live At Warped Tour '05) Judas Priest - Breaking The Law Bloodhound Gang - I Hope You Die Sacred Paws - Turn Me Down The Black Keys - Have Love Will Travel Lykke Li - I'm Good, I'm Gone Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll Architects - Blackhole Santa Esmeralda - Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

This episode is the second in our new panel discussion series People of the Thames on Talk of the Thames, where we explore how different communities work, create, and engage with the river. Hosted by Chloe Russell, this series brings together experts, storytellers, and practitioners whose lives and work are directly tied to the Thames.In this panel, recorded aboard the working Theatreship in Canary Wharf, we explore the rich cultural and emotional connections people form with the Thames through art, music, history, and heritage. This is a conversation about creativity, community, and the personal stories that flow through the river's current.

Emma Humphreys is joined by Katie Kopec to review her career to date, following on from her recent Lifetime Achievement Award and during a month when we celebrate International Women's Day. Listen in to hear how Canary Wharf was created as a financial district, the lessons learned from the Millenium Dome and delivering the 2012 Olympics and regeneration of King's Cross. Timings for the key topics are: Canary Wharf: 1m45 The Millenium Dome/O2: 10m15 The King's Cross regeneration: 15m40 Developing for the 2012 Olympics: 21m35 Katie's thoughts on achieving better retail and housing in the UK: 27m10 Katie's career reflections: 35m15 Katie's career tips and learnings: 40m25

This episode marks the launch of a new panel discussion series People of the Thames on Talk of the Thames, where we explore how different communities work, create, and engage with the river. Hosted by Chloe Russell, this series brings together experts, storytellers, and practitioners whose lives and work are directly tied to the Thames.Episode 1: People of the Thames: Working on the RiverIn this first panel, we dive into the working life of the Thames—what it means to make a living on the river, preserve its heritage, and create opportunities for future generations. Recorded aboard the Theatreship, a beautifully restored vessel moored in Canary Wharf, this discussion captures the stories of those shaping the river's future.

Morning all It's another stroll through the golf addled brains of two men called Tom This time: Tom Green's BOLD golfing claim We plan a summer of single figures Just what is a Spurk, and should you see a doctor if you have one? All this and more - and don't forget the whole episode is up on our YouTube! TEAM GIRML x ps - a teeny tiny handful of tickets still available for our live event at Pitch, Canary Wharf on February 23rd. Bring your sorry golf self down and come and see a live recording of the show. Tickets HERE! - Email - thetoms@golfisruiningmylife.co.uk Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@golfisruiningmylife Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@GolfIsRuiningMyLife - New episodes every Monday & Thursday!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Firstly, we've managed to get a FINAL 30 more tickets released for Golf Is Ruining My LIVE they will go on sale at 5pm tonight and you can grab tickets from the link below. Hopefully we will see YOU in Pitch, Canary Wharf on the 23rd Feb. Anyway, back to THIS episode... another 30 mins of chat from the boys, including a deep dive into HOW much is TOO much to spend on a round of golf AND a root around the email inbox to find out some questions from you lot. Welcome to the Monday episode of Golf Is Ruining My Life! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/golf-is-ruining-my-live-tickets-1220779587609?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabUZHHLHOBNRjVJX_hheoSqqLlx5EXsmVwLGIlTY-AKuXo2xtWsS1cvpzo_aem_8xnrIkkanUvhaULawLBArw - Email - thetoms@golfisruiningmylife.co.uk Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@golfisruiningmylife Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@GolfIsRuiningMyLife - New episodes every Monday & Thursday!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An exciting day... not ONLY have we got a new logo and a new studio, but we've also got a brand new LIVE event coming your way, in association with our pals at PGA TOUR 2K25. We're going to be down at the BRAND NEW Pitch store in Canary Wharf on February 23rd. A live recording of the podcast, unlimited Trackman Simulator access, a celebrity appearance from a Sky Sports Golf HERO of ours, AND competitions. LOTS of competitions. And some drinks. What more could you want?! A VERY limited number of tickets will be available from Monday 3rd February... check in here to get all the details and your hands on some tickets! That's it for now. See you there yeah? - Email - thetoms@golfisruiningmylife.co.uk Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@golfisruiningmylife Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@GolfIsRuiningMyLife - New episodes every Monday & Thursday!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The BanterThe Guys talk about the 20th anniversary of the wine film Sideways and its impact on the industry. The ConversationThe Restaurant Guys talk with chef and television personality Judy Joo. Judy strives to make Korean food accessible and educates the naive on the wonders of the cuisine. and marvels at its metamorphosis.  The Inside TrackThe Guys get acquainted with Judy and find they all share a passion for their life's work.“Just like with you guys, if you're in this industry it's absolutely crazy! You have to inherently love it cause it's tough. It's really tough,” Judy Joo on The Restaurant Guys Podcast 2024BioJudy Joo grew up in New Jersey and graduated from Columbia University. After some time in banking, she switched careers and attended The French Culinary Institute for Pastry Arts. Later, she moved to London where she worked at several of Gordon Ramsey's restaurants. In 2015, Joo opened up her own restaurant in London called Jinjuu in Soho, London, which expanded to three locations. She left the Jinjuu brand in 2019 and then opened a fast casual concept, Seoul Bird in 2020 in London. In 2021 she opened another location in Canary Wharf and then in the Aria Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas in 2022 and in Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York in 2023.Joo was one of the four Iron Chefs on the cooking show Iron Chef UK, making her the first female Iron Chef in the United Kingdom and the second globally. She was a resident judge on season four of the Food Network show The Next Iron Chef, and Kitchen Inferno. She hosted Korean Food Made Simple. InfoJudy Joohttps://www.judyjoo.com/Judy's latest book (available for pre-order)K-Quick: Korean Food in 30 Minutes or LessJudy Joo's home kitchenhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1ADfkG4yrMThe New Zoo Review (TV show from Mark's childhood)https://youtu.be/dwJQ6G7Z_II?feature=sharedOur Sponsors The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Centerhttps://www.theheldrich.com/ Magyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/ Withum Accountinghttps://www.withum.com/ Our Places Stage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/ Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/ Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/ To hear more about food, wine and the finer things in life:https://www.instagram.com/restaurantguyspodcast/https://www.facebook.com/restaurantguysReach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com**Become a Restaurant Guys Regular and get two bonus episodes per month, bonus content and Regulars Only events.**Click Below! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribe

Watch on YouTube In an exclusive interview, hVIVO CEO Mo Khan discusses the company's latest milestone—a world-first pivotal Phase 3 human challenge trial for a whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine candidate. Mo delves into why ILiAD is leading this groundbreaking initiative, the trial's key objectives, and its significance for hVIVO's expanding portfolio. He also provides insight into the increasing global burden of pertussis and hVIVO's readiness to conduct bacterial challenge trials at its state-of-the-art Canary Wharf facility.

hVIVO PLC CEO Yamin 'Mo' Khan talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's involvement in a world-first Phase 3 human challenge trial for a pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine candidate. The trial, in partnership with ILiAD Biotechnologies, is expected to start in the second half of this year. Khan highlighted the importance of this milestone for hVIVO, noting that it will be the company's largest challenge trial to date and its first bacterial challenge trial. The trial data aims to secure FDA marketing authorisation, marking a pivotal moment for the utility of human challenge trials in vaccine development. According to Khan, "The goal is to get a better vaccine to patients faster. Pertussis is a severe disease, particularly for infants, and there's an urgent need for new vaccines." He further explained that hVIVO's state-of-the-art Canary Wharf facility will play a critical role in supporting this trial, equipped with expanded laboratory capabilities for bacterial analysis. The trial comes as cases of pertussis are on the rise, increasing sixfold between 2023 and 2024. ILiAD Biotechnologies has also secured FDA fast-track status and an MHRA innovation passport for this vaccine candidate. Khan emphasised the partnership's goal of addressing this unmet medical need and delivering an effective vaccine to patients worldwide. Visit Proactive's YouTube channel for more videos, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and enable notifications for future updates. #hVIVO #VaccineDevelopment #WhoopingCough #Pertussis #ClinicalTrials #FDAApproval #BiotechInnovation #Phase3Trial #HumanChallengeTrials #HealthcareResearch

Today we head back to 2010 and Mike Parry & Mike Graham were joined by Louie Spence from Pineapple Dance Studios at a charity fundraising day at Canary Wharf. And Porky decided to throw a few shapes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch on YouTube hVIVO has secured a £2.7 million contract for its hLAB division to serve as the sole virology lab for a global Phase 2 influenza drug study involving 5,000 participants. This milestone marks hVIVO's largest standalone lab services contract, leveraging its expanded Canary Wharf facility.

Ceri interviews internationally acclaimed artist Catherine Yass, whose groundbreaking lens-based work pushes the boundaries of photography and film. The conversation explores her innovative techniques, including her distinctive method of layering negatives and positives, her relationship with architectural spaces, and her thoughts on time, failure, and resistance in art. This episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a Turner Prize nominee who continues to challenge conventional perspectives in contemporary art. KEY TAKEAWAYS Catherine discovered her signature blue colour through mistakes while learning to use a 5x4 camera, leading her to deliberately overlay negative and positive images to challenge the idea that photographs must represent reality exactly as we see it. Her early experiences cycling around a deteriorating swimming pool in Tower Hamlets while watching Canary Wharf being built shaped her understanding of architectural power dynamics and social inequality in London. Catherine views her deliberately slow working process with cumbersome equipment as a form of resistance, noting how the industrial revolution transformed time into a commodity that must be used efficiently. For the NHS Swimmers, she asked healthcare workers to perform the same swimming movements twice, creating a temporal doubling that she felt was crucial to avoid the work looking like an advertisement in a public space. Through her High Wire project, Catherine came to value the importance of failure when the performer couldn't complete the walk, realising that sometimes dreams are more valuable than their achievement. Having started by photographing rhinoceros at the zoo, Catherine's fascination with weight, structure and gravity has remained consistent throughout her career, from early sculpture to recent film works. She maintains her artistic freedom by teaching just enough to fund her studio, allowing her to pursue projects without complete dependence on art sales, which she's found can fluctuate dramatically. Her transition from making physical interventions in architecture to photographing spaces emerged from the practical reality that installations are temporary, leading her to document them with photography which then became its own form. BEST MOMENTS "The camera is very big player in it... It's quite like a third character in the room with you before you even start making." "I think through teaching you keep reading... there's a whole process of discussion and learning going on all the time, which is really rich." "Freedom isn't freedom if it treads on somebody else's freedom. So you have to protect people's freedoms." "I was interested in the idea of the subject not being whole, not being sort of complete or reliable or steady." "Slowing things down can be quite a resistance... working with that big camera makes you work in a very organised way." EPISODE RESOURCES Guest Links: https://www.catherineyass.co.uk/ Instagram @catherine.yass PODCAST HOST BIO With over 30 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. **** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ **** Build Relationships The Easy WayOur self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/**** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com **** Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative.

Special Edition: London, England Airports   In this episode, the FAQ is: What are some of the biggest changes for travel in 2025?   Today's Destination is: London Airports   Today's Misstep- Wearing the wrong shoes   Travel Advice: When buying an airline ticket, pause.   FAQ: What are some of the biggest changes for travel in 2025? Expect more opportunities for local immersion, where you can experience the daily life of local communities through homestays, service projects, and interactive cultural programs for seniors. Solo female travel is on the rise, with women comprising 71% of solo travelers. Many travel companies now offer solo-friendly options, such as cruises without single supplements and women-only trips to destinations like Saudi Arabia, where my parents almost moved in 1980, when it was very different for women. Decision Fatigue The solo traveler is solely responsible for all decisions, from choosing accommodations and dining spots to navigating routes. This can lead to decision fatigue and frustration and isolation in challenging situations. Lack of Immediate Support Solo travelers may not have immediate support in moments of illness or emergencies. Reliance on strangers for help can be daunting, and having communication devices like a satellite communicator is crucial1. Cultural and Language Barriers Solo female travelers may encounter cultural and language barriers, leading to uncomfortable situations. Respecting local traditions, dress codes, and learning basic phrases in the local language can help mitigate these challenges. Loneliness Solo travel can sometimes lead to feelings of loneliness. To combat this, travelers can seek social gatherings, connect with fellow travelers, or engage in group tours and activities. Today's Special Episode: London, England Airports London's major airports each have distinct features catering to different traveler needs. Here's a rundown on each and some important aspects for solo female travelers over 50: First, the Best Overall Recommendations for Solo Female Travelers Over 50 Best for On-Time Flights: London City Airport (LCY) Best for Service: Heathrow Airport (LHR) Best for Pricing: Stansted (STN) or Luton (LTN) Best Overall Experience: Heathrow (LHR) (for amenities and comfort) or Gatwick (LGW) (for balance between cost and comfort) 1. Heathrow Airport (LHR) Location: West London, about 15 miles from Central London. Identity: The largest and busiest airport in the UK, known for long-haul international flights and a wide array of shopping and dining options. Pros: Excellent amenities, extensive shopping and dining, good transportation links (Heathrow Express, London Underground). Considerations: Can be crowded; peak times may involve long lines. Solo travelers might find comfort in its high-security standards and numerous on-site assistance points. Ratings: On-Time: Generally good but can experience delays due to high traffic. Service: Known for high service standards and amenities, including comfortable lounges. Pricing: Usually more expensive than other London airports. Overall Experience: Best for travelers looking for comfort and amenities, even if it means a higher price. 2. Gatwick Airport (LGW) Location: South of London, about 30 miles from Central London. Identity: Known for offering both international and low-cost European flights. Pros: Competitive pricing on flights, good amenities, easy rail access to Central London. I was bussed from Heathrow here and back for my Africa travels. That was a chance to see London, from the window, thanks to British Air. Considerations: Less busy than Heathrow, and offers options like the Gatwick Express, a fast train to Central London. Ideal for budget-conscious travelers looking for convenience. Ratings: On-Time: Tends to have good punctuality compared to Heathrow. Service: Offers a range of services, though fewer luxury options than Heathrow. Pricing: Competitive, especially for European flights. Overall Experience: Suitable for those who value a balance of comfort and cost. 3. London City Airport (LCY) Location: East London, close to Canary Wharf and the city center. Identity: Compact and designed for business travelers, with quick access to London. Pros: Fast check-ins, less crowded, closest to Central London, and primarily caters to short-haul destinations. Considerations: Ideal for quick, efficient entry to London, though limited to short-haul flights. Its size can be comforting for solo travelers who want to avoid larger crowds. Ratings: On-Time: Known for high punctuality rates. Service: Tailored services for business and solo travelers, though limited amenities. Pricing: Higher, given its proximity and convenience. Overall Experience: Best for solo travelers who prioritize quick, stress-free entry and exit. I have not flown here yet. 4. Stansted Airport (STN) Location: North East of London, about 40 miles from Central London. Identity: A hub for budget airlines that is popular for European flights. Pros: Affordability, a variety of low-cost airlines, and straightforward access to London via train. I flew here from Milan for $20 as long as I had a personal item, not a carry-on. It was Ryan Air. I flew out a week later to Edinburgh, but that was a bit of a crazy crowded airport with people all over trying to wait until their flights. Yes, it was very crowded. Ratings: On-Time: Generally decent but can experience delays due to high traffic on budget flights. Service: Basic but sufficient; less luxurious than Heathrow or Gatwick. Pricing: Most competitive, particularly for European destinations. Overall Experience: Ideal for those seeking low-cost travel and are comfortable with basic amenities. 5. Luton Airport (LTN) Location: North of London, about 30 miles from Central London. Identity: Budget-friendly with numerous low-cost airlines. Pros: Good for low-cost European flights, straightforward access to London via trains. Considerations: It is generally busy, with fewer service amenities; it is best for budget-minded travelers who don't mind fewer frills. Ratings: On-Time: Average, with some delays during peak times. Service: Basic but functional. Pricing: Low-cost options make it appealing for budget travelers. Overall Experience: Suitable for budget-conscious solo travelers willing to trade amenities for savings.    Today's Misstep: Wearing the wrong shoes  Talk about the wrong step. I had the wrong shoes. First, I had sandals with heels, and it was really cold, so I should have worn something warmer with socks.  Then I got blisters because the sandals rubbed my foot. Don't wear stylish shoes just for looks when you should wear something more sensible and comfortable. Your feet are here for life, and anyone who judges your choice of footwear can pound sand. Let them. Today's Travel Advice- When buying an airline ticket, pause. Today's airline tickets are almost all self-serve. You may buy them infrequently, so you may not notice all of the changes that are happening when you buy a ticket. Before you click the button, be sure you check everything. Do you have the correct dates? Are you ok with the luggage choices? Did you spell your name correctly? Is there a better price directly with the airline? Is it refundable? Do you need insurance or not? Can you use your miles or credits instead of cash? It's becoming more challenging to purchase your ticket, so practice before you buy. You may save hundreds of dollars if you do. Connect with Dr. Travelbest 5 Steps to Solo Travel website Dr. Mary Travelbest X Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram Dr. Mary Travelbest Podcast Dr. Travelbest on TikTok Dr.Travelbest onYouTube In the news  

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Canary Wharf Chairman Nigel Wilson discusses Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Mansion House speech. He is joined by Bloomberg's Anna Edwards and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tread Perilously begins a cornucopia of sci-fi with the most infamous episode of Torchwood: "Cyberwoman." When Ianto Jones invites a specialist in Cyber tech to Torchwood 3, all hell breaks loose. It turns out he's been keeping his partially Cyber-ized girlfriend on life support since the Battle of Canary Wharf. He's using a Cyber-conversion machine to do it. And none of the others know about it. Of course, Cybermen are going to Cyberman, but will a "Cyberwoman" also seek to make all organic life like her? Also: what will Captain Jack Harkness do when he learns Ianto has been keeping a woman prisoner in their basement? Justin faces his first -- and possibly last -- episode of Torchwood. He learns almost immediately why Erik has been putting this one off for so long. Episode writer Chris Chibnall is, once again, in the hot seat. Erik is accused of being a David Tennant fan. The weeds lead to some darker places, but also to discussion of The Tick, the Noldor, and more. Justin tries to make sense of Torchwood as a concept.  He also notes Erik's "angry" British accent. A surprise Burn Gorman appears! White Water Summer is used to prove a point. The viscosity of Ianto becomes important and Justin suggests Torchwood isn't sexy enough.

Timo Boldt's journey to turning Gousto into a billion-dollar company is a remarkable tale of resilience. Despite facing rejection on Dragons' Den, Timo founded Gousto in 2012 from his one-bedroom flat with a vision to revolutionize home cooking using technology and data. Today, the meal kit delivery service delivers over 1.5 million meals each month, showcasing significant growth potential in a market projected to reach $27.33 billion by 2028. In this interview, Timo shares insights on his transition from finance to food tech, the impact of AI on personalizing food choices, and the future of home cooking in an age of convenience. Join us as we explore the challenges of scaling a startup and Timo's vision for the evolving food industry! ——————— Sign up to Wise Business banking: https://wise.com/gb/business/?utm_source=secretleaders&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=secret+leaders_2H+2024&utm_content=Wise+Business For 10% off the HP Omnibook UltraFlip with built-in AI, use code 'HPLOVEWORK'. Valid until 31st January 2025, UK only. T&Cs apply. https://bit.ly/HPOmnibook-SLQ424 Join Vanta and recieve $1000 off: http://vanta.com/secretleaders And a special thanks to Qube for letting us use their incredible podcast studio in Canary Wharf, London to film this episode. Mention “Secret Leaders” as a referral to waiter the joining fee: https://theqube.com/membership/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back to the beginningThis podcast episode features the journey of Tom, a chartered surveyor who started his career right after earning his degree from Reading University. He began in consultancy with Montagu Evans, where he quickly honed his skills and gained diverse experience working with high-profile clients, including Landsec and British Land.A pivotal moment came when a client from Landsec invited him to join their team. Recognising a rare opportunity, Tom took the leap and joined Landsec in 2007. His early years there were filled with excitement, as he worked on designing and developing shopping centres during a vibrant period for retail. However, the global financial crisis soon transformed the landscape, presenting new challenges and shifting his focus. Landsec asked him to step into asset management, refilling and revitalising vacant shopping centres, and ultimately preparing them for sale. Tom embraced this unexpected role, which took him to places he hadn't yet explored and left him with lasting memories.A few years later, as the market stabilised, Tom returned to Landsec's London development team. This marked a transformative phase, as he contributed to the regeneration of Victoria, helping to open up spaces and modernise buildings from the 1950s. Reflecting on this time, Tom shares invaluable lessons learned and fond memories from working with talented people, who shaped both his career and his enduring passion for urban development.Why Tom joined the visionaries behind Canary Wharf's transformationTom shares his long-standing admiration for Canary Wharf Group, noting how remarkable it is for a development to reach such maturity in just 30-35 years. For a property professional, witnessing Canary Wharf's transformation—from empty land to the vibrant, iconic hub it is today—is nothing short of extraordinary.What ultimately drew Tom to join the Canary Wharf Group was the people. He reflects on how every individual he met at the organisation left a lasting impression, inspiring him with their talent and vision. Working alongside such an impressive team has been a defining part of his journey, fueling his excitement and commitment to Canary Wharf's future.Defining excellence and building a team inspired by CEO Shobi KhanTom reflects on a piece of advice from CEO Shobi Khan that left a lasting impact: "Only hire people you think are exceptional." Khan emphasised the importance of not settling for quick hires, but rather holding out for those who truly stand out.This principle leads to a key question: What defines ‘exceptional'? Tom shares the qualities he seeks in top talent. First, he values natural enthusiasm—people who are genuinely passionate about their work tend to excel and thrive in their roles. Another vital quality is clear commercial acumen. In a field focused on both design and profitability, Tom looks for individuals who can balance creativity with a sharp business sense, envisioning solutions that ensure both aesthetic and financial success. This instinctive ability to navigate challenges while keeping a commercial lens is something he prizes highly in his team.

...How could this affect consumers? Tech editor Alex Pell explains what we know so far about Storm Helene stopping production at a quatz mine that extracts silicon for chips inside the world's computers, and the possible disruption.Canary Wharf and the Eden Project's “Eden Dock” launches in the UK's capital, we hear from our business editor, Jonathan Prynn.Also in this episode:Meta partners with UK banks to combat fraudHow to help a dog understand you better, according to scientistsMoth species found in Wales ‘travelled 4,500 miles from South American jungle' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In my latest ESPRESSO edition, I got to revisit my conversation with Gary McCluskey from 2020, he is the Managing Director, Global Design for Greystar, an architect for 25 years, his past catalogue as Strategic Design Advisor has covered nearly $5 billion worth of GDV. Gary shares a story filled with adventures in design and architecture across the living sector and his intense passion and inquisitive nature led him down paths many wouldn't have thought of. Come and join our LinkedIn community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319/Leave a review on the platform of choice if you've enjoyed this episodeYou can listen to the full episode at:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2rcWkcJKseOaxRPD6IiG1J?si=k3a8Rl2TS5GXU5OMUUCTRAhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ug/podcast/episode-9-gary-mcluskey/id1506496352?i=1000490011243Key Highlights:Early Career and Success:[00:00:28] Gary McCluskey reflects on his 25-year career as an architect and Strategic Design Advisor, managing projects worth nearly £5 billion GDV.[00:01:00] Started in architecture after discovering a passion for drawing as a child. Early on, he realised the importance of enjoying his work environment and the projects he worked on.Career Evolution:[00:03:37] From starting at a young architect's practice to becoming a Strategic Design Advisor handling major projects across London. Gary emphasises the importance of enjoying work and the people you work with.Transition to Interior Design:[00:05:22] A pivotal moment at a house party led Gary to join Johnson Naylor as a director, bridging the gap between architecture and interior design. Notable projects include South Bank Place and Canary Wharf.Joining Greystar:[00:09:00] Recruited by Greystar after working with them as a client, Gary now leads design efforts in a company of 10,000 people across 15 countries. His focus is on global expansion and collaborative design.Lessons Learned:[00:10:30] Gary shares insights on time management and prioritising meaningful work throughout his career.Conclusion:[00:10:48] Nick Carman concludes with a reflection on Gary's journey, emphasising the importance of passion and purpose in career success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In The City in the City, Amy Thomas offers the first in-depth architectural and urban history of London's financial district, the City of London, from the period of rebuilding after World War II to the explosive climax of financial deregulation in the 1980s and its long aftermath. From the Big Tie to the Big Bang, it's a heavy-hitting episode of Unfrozen. -- Intro/Outro: “Money,” by Pink Floyd -- Discussed: -              Peter Wynne Rees o  This is London: Rees Remembrances o  The City is Here for You to Use -              St Paul's Cathedral -              The Bank of England -              The BigTie, by Brian Griffin -              Broadgate -              Top hatters -              The Domesday Book -              Corporation of London -              Jamaica Wine House -              The George and Vulture -              Lloyds and the Lloyds Building -              Eva Jiricna: Kenzo > Interiors at Lloyds -              Spitting Image Richard Rogers episode -              “Where Ideas Come From,” by Steven Johnson -              Paul Romer's “spillover effect” -              The Big Bang, 1986 -              National Provincial Bank -              If it's bad in the City, it's worse at Canary Wharf and Stamford -              Bishopsgate bombing, 1993 & the Ring of Steel -              The Barbican Estate -              Paternoster Square & Prince Charles -              London Wall -              London County Council vs. the City of London Corporation -              No. 1 Poultry, by James Stirling -              One Exchange Square -              Frank Duffy -              “Edge of Empire,” by Jane Margaret Jacobs -              The British financial archipelago, e.g., Bermuda and the Cayman Islands

This episode is different from the norm.  Nick and Andy decided to go for a walk around London and are pleased to have you along to eavesdrop on their conversation! Join us as we start on the Goswell Road near Farringdon Station in London, we go to Angel Islington, then end up in Nisbets. Central London is too busy so we jump on a bus that's hotter than the sun and end up touring via Limehouse via the Docklands Light Railway!  We end up at Canary Wharf.   It's the usual rambling chat you know and love but with a bit of walking and a change of scenery.  Please get in touch via the "Contact Us" button our website: twovoices.co.uk and tell us if you'd like more of our podcasts in this style.  We love to hear from you! 

Harry Wright is the Founder and Director of Bright Tide. Harry studied law and practised in the private sector for ten years. It was there he saw the potential to harness the ingenuity and resources of the private sector to help solve global conservation issues, inspiring him to launch Bright Tide. Harry has extensive knowledge of conservation issues, international law and social entrepreneurship, regularly giving lectures and leading workshops for both the private and education sectors. Harry is also the founder of The Conservation Project International, senior board member of Back2Business International, Advisor at Oceanovation, Trustee at the Seahorse Trust and a board member at the United Nations Westminster Association.Check out ⁠⁠Inside Seaweed Newsletter⁠⁠! Just one short email per month, no spam and you can cancel at any time. If you'd like to give it a try, head over to ⁠⁠insideseaweed.com ⁠⁠Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:00 - Harry's Background and Current Work00:02:22 - The Reality of Entrepreneurial Success00:04:45 - Transition from Law to Environmental Focus00:10:46 - The Role of Legal Advice in Entrepreneurship00:12:02 - Balancing Profit and Environmental Impact00:14:10 - Successful Business Models in Seaweed and Blue Economy00:17:00 - Common Success Factors in Seaweed Businesses00:20:11 - Potential of Seaweed in Environmental Impact00:22:38 - Overview of Bright Tide and Its Services00:27:05 - Support Needs for Entrepreneurs in Seaweed Industry00:34:03 - Regenerative Farming and Its Importance00:37:07 - Link Between Aquaculture and Regenerative Farming00:44:30 - Investment Landscape in Seaweed IndustryUseful Links: Harry Wright on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠.Bright Tide: ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.The Regenerative Farming Accelerator Programme Events:Bright Tide Venture Showcase at Barclays' officers on 24th May 2024 in Canary Wharf, London Groundswell - The Regenerative Agriculture Festival: 26th-27th June 2024Sponsors:Alvan Blanch:  Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn Get in touch on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, Instagram or by emailing me directly at fed@insideseaweed.com - Please send in your feedback: what do you want to hear more or less of? Any suggestions? Would love to hear what you think!

Aged 20, Luke Williams suffered a catastrophic knee injury that crushed all hope of playing professionally. While living rent free in a plush Canary Wharf flat with Bobby Zamora, Williams "grafted away" in whatever job came his way as his friend forged a career in the Premier League.He stumbled into coaching and has never looked back; earning a reputation as a progressive coach with a variety of clubs before being appointed manager of Notts County in 2022. In his first season, promotion was secured to League Two through the play-offs after an enthralling and record-breaking title race against Wrexham.His move to Swansea in 2024 seemed a natural fit having previously coached at the club under former manager Russell Martin, and his possession-based philosophy aligned with the "Swansea way".Simon Davies sits in for Elis James.

I love how easy it is to predict things about you based on what you like or dislike.Did you know, for example, that if you buy fresh fennel, you are likely to be a low insurance risk? If you like traditional architecture and old buildings, you are more likely to have a conservative, right-of-centre worldview. Whereas if you like modern architecture, you will lean to the left.For what it's worth, there are plenty of 20th-century buildings that I find beautiful. I like Art Deco; I like Bauhaus stuff; I think a lot of modern US residential architecture is great. But I think a lot of more recent Deconstructivist and Parametric stuff has disappeared up its state-funded backside and has no chance of standing the test of time. Post-war social housing the world over is verging on the sinful, it is so ugly, not a patch on the almshouses built a century before for the same purpose, when mankind was far less “advanced”. Meanwhile, the glass-fronted apartment and office blocks that blight cities worldwide may be nice to look out from, but to look at they are horrible.When I look at, for example, what has been built in Lewisham, Elephant and Castle or along the banks of the Thames, you have to wonder what on earth people were thinking. What a wasted opportunity to build something with beauty that endures.I was looking out on the Thames from Canary Wharf the other day. Here is what we built.Here is what was possible.In any case, it is inevitable that most modern architecture will not be beautiful. Inevitable! It is built into the system. Let me explain why.Yes, there is regulation. When final say falls to the regulator, not the creator, and he/she never thinks in terms of beauty, only rules and career risk, and construction is always planned with his or her approval in mind, you immediately clip your wings and more. Imagine Michelangelo, Rembrandt, or Beethoven requiring regulatory approval for their work. Under this banner falls health and safety, bureaucracy, the technocratic mentality, planning, standardisation of materials and their mass production, and more.But there is something even more fundamental, which makes lack of beauty inevitable. That is the system of measurement itself. In the past, before mass-produced tape measures were a thing, we made do with the most immediate tools we had to measure things: the human body. Traditional weights and measures were all based around the human body. A foot is, well, a foot. A hand is a hand. A span is a hand stretched out. An inch is a thumb. There are four thumbs to a hand, six to a span, 12 to a foot, 18 to a cubit, which is the distance from elbow to fingertip. A yard is a pace, which happens to be three feet as well. A fathom is the arms stretched out - two yards, or six feet. It goes on: a pound is roughly what you can hold comfortably in your hand. A furlong is the distance a man of average fitness can sprint for. A stone is what you can carry without strain. A US pint is a pound of water, enough to quench a thirst, and so on. Man is indeed the measure of all things, to paraphrase Protagoras. Spread the truth about weights and measures.Da Vinci noticed it. “Nature has thus arranged the measurements of a man: four fingers make one palm. And four palms make one foot; six palms make one cubit; four cubits make once a man's height," he says in his notes for Vitruvian Man.It turns out the feet are very similar the world over and have been throughout history. The foot, for example, was the principal unit in the design of Stonehenge. Here are some different feet from around the world and from throughout history:The cubit was the principal unit of the Pyramids. The pound is the oldest measure of all and goes all the way back to the Babylonian mina.Here's the thing: proportion is inherent to traditional weights and measures because they derive from the human body, which is proportionate. We are biologically programmed to find the proportions of the human body attractive. The religious will argue that God made man in his own image. Traditional weights and measures derive, therefore, from God, or his image at least, and so are divine.The metric system, on the other hand, is not based on the human body, but on the earth itself. A metre is supposed to be one 10 millionth of the distance from the North Pole to the Equator (though one of French scientists measuring the distance forged the data, so the measure is flawed). The idea of a system based on the earth itself rather than the human body was to achieve a “universal measure based on the perfection of nature” and “a system for all people for all time” to use the words of those who commissioned the measure in the years after the French Revolution. Metric may have a brilliantly simple and comprehensible design, based around the number 10, but unlike traditional weights and measures, proportion is not intrinsic to it. For the purposes of science and for safety, as I argue in my lecture with funny bits, How Heavy?, a universal system of weights and measures is a very important thing. Thanks to the simplicity of decimals (again which derive from the human body and the ten fingers we use to count), metric can scale up or down for use in nanotech or in macrotech .As proportion is inherent to traditional weights and measures, buildings based on them will inevitably have inherent proportion and thus all the beauty which comes with proportion. But most of the world now uses metric in its building, which has no inherent proportion, so it becomes inevitable that modern buildings will not have the proportion inherent to older buildings, unless, the architects deliberately plan otherwise, which most of the time they don't. Thus is modern architecture inevitably not beautiful.It's why even functional old buildings, such as barns or warehouses, have a beauty to them. The proportion is inherent in the foundational weights and measures. It is missing in modern buildings.In the past, weights and measures changed, even if only slightly, from region to region. The result was regional diversity in buildings. Using local materials will have added to this regional individuality. But the world over now using the same system of weights and measures, following similar regulations, using similar mass produced materials, means modern architecture will lack beauty the world over. Bland conformity reigns. Even something as foundational as an old brick is proportionate. A brick is a hand in width. For obvious reasons: so a brickie could handle it.In short, unless an architect or builder takes deliberate steps to remedy this problem of proportion, modern buildings will only ever be beautiful by accident. Here's a little irony: if you like traditional weights and measures, you're more likely to be right of centre, favour free markets, individual responsibility - all that kind of stuff. Favour metric, and you're one of those evil left-wing technocrats who champions government intervention, experts and the BBC.Now go tell your friends about this amazing post.Until next time,DominicPS Here is my lecture with funny bits about weights and measures from the Edinburgh Festival in 2022. I think it's probably the best of all my lectures so far.PPS And here is an 5-minute extract from Italian TV series Sense of Beauty, which I presented a few years back, about beauty and architecture. 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Welcome to episode 145 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is Houman Ashrafzadeh – the founder of Padium a “London's premium padel club, in the heart of Canary Wharf”. Houman is a serial entrepreneur who in addition to Padium also has founded Urban Greens Salad bar, Coffydoor and 360 Capital. His latest venture, Padium, is backed by Spotify co-founder Martin Lorentzon, who is a big padel enthusiast as well. In this episode we spoke about: The padel landscape in the UK Learnings from “The Swedish Model” Challenges from starting a restaurant just before covid Why he chose Canary Wharf as the location for Padium What Houman has learned from Spotify co-founder Martin Lorentzon And much more! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro00:21: Padium in Canary Wharf 06:35: Learnings from "The Swedish Model" 13:49: Backed by Spotify Co-Founder Martin Lorentzon 15:28: Future Plans for Padium 25:05: Padium Brand  26:09: Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs  31:07: Outro _____________________________________________________________ Houman's Channels: https://www.linkedin.com/in/houmanashrafzadeh/  https://www.instagram.com/houman.ash/?hl=en  Padium's Channels: https://www.padium.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/padium/  https://www.facebook.com/padiumuk  https://www.instagram.com/padiumuk/?hl=en  _____________________________________________________________ Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com  

‘If I try to put myself back into the shoes of me as a 21-year-old, all I can tell you is this: I was hungry,' writes Gary Stevenson in his recently released memoir, The Trading Game, which tells the story of how the son of a Post Office worker briefly became the highest-paid trader working on Citi's bond trading floor at London's Canary Wharf. He sits down with host Claer Barrett to talk about what he learned about trading and how the wider economy works – and why he's worried.Find Gary @garyseconomics on YouTube, X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Read Gary Stevenson's recent FT Magazine profile by Miles Ellingham.For more tips on how to organise your money, sign up to Claer's email series 'Sort Your Financial Life Out With Claer Barrett' at FT.com/moneycourse. If you would like to be a guest on a future episode of Money Clinic, email us at money@ft.com or send Claer a DM on social media — she's @ClaerB on X, Instagram and TikTok. Want more?Check out Claer's column, The hunt for good value UK stocks.Listen to more episodes, such as Investment Masterclass: An insider's view of the City of London, Investment masterclass: what's one of the world's leading investors buying?, and more. Presented by Claer Barrett. Produced by Tamara Kormornick. Our executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Sound design by Breen Turner, with original music from Metaphor Music. Cheryl Brumley is the FT's global head of audio.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Stevenson was the youngest trader in the whole city, and became the most profitable one too at his bank after betting against the economy. But what happens when you bet on millions becoming poorer and poorer - and, as the economy starts slipping off a precipice, your own sanity starts slipping with it? Gary Stevenson joins Sam Knight to explore the underbelly of Canary Wharf, revealing a world fuelled by an insatiable zeal for money, and illuminating that there just might be a way out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They were “young, dumb and full of c**”. The ambitious young men who became traders in the city of London would have been drug dealers if they grew up where Gary Stevenson grew up. And the drug dealers would have been traders if they'd gone to the same public schools as the people he worked with in Canary Wharf.On Free State today Gary Stevenson tells the story of how these insanely ambitious young men have shaped the world we all inhabit. He tells of one trading floor boss who was literally barking mad. Gary was the most profitable trader for Citibank and he saw how the world was distorted by the deals that were made. While everyone he worked with was making money to fit in, Gary Stevenson was taken away from his community by the trillions he dealt in. He tells Dion and Joe how he recovered from that experience and how the voices of dissent who speak out against the inequality built into the system are silenced.Gary Stevenson's book “The Trading Game” is available now.Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning is a Gold Hat Production in association with SwanMcG.For more on Free State: https://freestatepodcast.com/To get in touch with the podcast: info@freestatepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Stevenson was once the most profitable trader in the world for one of the planet's biggest banks. He was a working class boy from east London who grew up in the shadow of Canary Wharf. He then went to work in the skyscrapers that had loomed over him and promised him escape.Gary made a fortune. But as he made that fortune, he realised that the game was rigged. On Free State today, Gary Stevenson joins Joe and Dion to talk about his stunning book The Trading Game, his journey to the top of Canary Wharf and the price he paid for success in a banking system that rules our world.Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning is a Gold Hat Production in association with SwanMcG.For more on Free State: https://freestatepodcast.com/To get in touch with the podcast: info@freestatepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

America is producing more high-school graduates—but on average, they know less. We ask how a push for equity can in reality seed a systemic failing. London's Canary Wharf was built as a high-rise jungle for white-collar workers; how is it surviving in a work-from-home world (7:57)? And amid a general decline in cinemagoing, the high end of the market is thriving (14:02).Please take a moment to respond to our listener survey.Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+ For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

America is producing more high-school graduates—but on average, they know less. We ask how a push for equity can in reality seed a systemic failing. London's Canary Wharf was built as a high-rise jungle for white-collar workers; how is it surviving in a work-from-home world (7:57)? And amid a general decline in cinemagoing, the high end of the market is thriving (14:02).Please take a moment to respond to our listener survey.Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+ For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak with friend of the show and returning guest Dr Eleanor Janega about a recent tech newsletter that compared the advent of ChatGPT to the invention of the heavy plow. But we also had to discuss a startup making surveillance-tech vending machines that will aggressively misgender you, and more. Get the whole thing on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/policy-proposal-100435433 *STREAM ALERT* Check out our Twitch stream, which airs 9-11 pm UK time every Monday and Thursday, at the following link: https://www.twitch.tv/trashfuturepodcast *MILO ALERT* Check out Milo's upcoming live shows here: https://www.miloedwards.co.uk/live-shows *WEB DESIGN ALERT* Tom Allen is a friend of the show (and the designer behind our website). If you need web design help, reach out to him here:  https://www.tomallen.media/ Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and November (@postoctobrist)

Growing up in the shadow of Canary Wharf's towers, Gary Stevenson always yearned for more. In an eye-opening conversation we learn how a simple card game changed his life and how a nose for how the world turns combined with a skill for maths led him to become the most successful trader in one of the world's largest banks. Featuring larger-than-life characters we discuss why making millions from wealth inequality led to him leaving the obscene bonuses behind in an attempt to alert people to a dangerously broken system. This is The Trading Game.

Monocle's Paige Reynolds heads to Qube East in Canary Wharf to interview co-founders Amin Hamzianpour and Nicholas Sonuga, who discuss the expansion of their London-based, members-only studios for music producers, podcasters and video-content creators. They talk about finding a gap in the market to build a community of creatives who want access to quality studios, as well as somewhere to meet and connect with other artists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.