The sporting eyes of Germany will once again be on London this weekend. Dortmund and Bayern face-off on the hallowed turf of Wembley for the ultimate prize in European club football. And thousands of fans, as well as politicians and …
Two vast bridges spans a picturesque strait. Nearby, engineers are completing a rail tunnel which, like the bridges, will link Europe and Asia. A third bridge is under construction. A road tunnel is planned, together with a brand-new airport which, …
A message from the British High Commissioner, HE Paul Madden With all the Olympic and Paralympic athletes now back in Australia from what has been a long and wonderful summer of sport in London, I was reflecting on what the …
I was thrilled to hear that the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) will be holding its prestigious Stirling Prize ceremony in Manchester for the first time on 13 October. I look forward to following the events on TV as they …
The Olympics are all about preparation, competing and winning and that’s what our companies are doing internationally. London has been stunning. Our city prepared, competed and won the hearts and support of everyone from athletes to politicians, across the world. …
Tonight is the big night. I have always been interested in business. Before going to university I had a couple of minutes of agony – thinking that I might instead attend theatre school – but I never felt confident enough …
When the Sport is GREATBritain campaign was envisaged, I don't think this is what they had in mind. Luminaries such as Andrew Flintoff and Denise Lewis were invited by Number 10 to launch it - the sporting element to a …
This summer's Olympic programme sees St James’ Park in Newcastle hosting several key overseas teams in the Olympic Football Programme - Mexico, Republic of Korea, Gabon, Switzerland, Spain, Honduras, Japan, Morocco, Brazil and New Zealand. In addition we will see …
As the Olympic torch arrives in the Chester next Monday on the first North West leg of its pre-games tour, I ask myself what it is about the Olympics that excites me so much. As long ago as 1964, my …
I take my paternity leave very seriously. I was quite clear that for me to be dragged away from my new son even for just a couple of hours, it would require an event with at least one Cabinet Minister, …
