Queen Elizabeth II becomes longest reigning monarch: Here are the key facts and events that show just how different 1952 and 2015 are September 10, 2015 Queen Elizabeth II has become the longest-reigning monarch in the UK's history. Today marks the 63rd year, seventh month and second day she has ruled over the country, beating her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria. Back when she ascended to the throne, the world was a very different place. The UK was at war (in Korea), tensions [...]
A-Level results 2015: Which English schools lead to the best grades? August 21, 2015 Thousands of teenagers – not to mention their parents – around the country will receive their A-Level results tomorrow and find out if they've made it to the educational institution of their choice. As these students await the news, CityAM has crunched the data from last year for all English schools where A-Levels [...]
A-Level results 2015: Why a degree is the way to get ahead in business August 13, 2015 Thousands of students got their A-Level results today, with pass rates rising, but fewer students getting top grades. Of more than 850,000 exams taken, 25.9 per cent achieved the top A* or A grades, a 0.1 per cent drop from last year. Passes rose 0.1 per cent. Read more: Which English schools lead to the [...]
Lexus hoverboard video: Manufacturer says it has created a levitating board called Slide, using superconducting magnets August 10, 2015 Has Lexus just created a hoverboard? The company has released details of a “frictionless movement” vehicle called Slide, which it says uses magnets inside a chassis to levitate. The Lexus Hoverboard operates using magnetic levitation to achieve amazing frictionless movement. Liquid nitrogen cooled superconductors and permanent magnets combine to allow Lexus to create the impossible. [...]
The rise of the posh burger: How London has fallen for Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Byron, Honest Burger, Five Guys and Shake Shack August 7, 2015 We’ve all seen them: on busy streets and in trendy back alleys, London has been invaded by posh burger joints. When did this invasion start? And who are the main protagonists? We’ve chosen five players in the influx and charted their progress in the capital. Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK), Byron, Five Guys and Shake Shack. [...]
