British Airways will operate a record number of flights between North America and London for Summer 2025, offering more than 400 direct flights per week during its busiest weeks. Continue reading
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Mphasis Brings Quantum Expertise to the UK with London Hub Launch
Mphasis, (BSE:526299; NSE: MPHASIS), a leading Information Technology (IT) solutions provider specialising in cloud and cognitive services, today announced the opening of its Innovation Hub for Mphasis Europe in London’s iconic Tower 42 building. Continue reading
“Waves of Wonder” – Taiwan Unveils New Tourism Brand in London
The Taiwan Tourism Administration is unveiling its new tourism brand, “TAIWAN – Waves of Wonder,” at the historic Battersea Power Station in London from 30 August to 1 September 2024. The event invites visitors to explore Taiwan’s unique allure across all four seasons. Continue reading
Election 2024: these are the races to watch
Oliver Heath, Royal Holloway University of London and Humphrey Southall, University of Portsmouth
As the country gears up for the election, all eyes are on the bellwether constituencies that historically reflect the broader national mood.
Difference between Cockney, Mancunians, scousers, and Geordies
May 24, 2024 /Human Interest — While these terms are widely used, they aren’t quite tribes – they refer to people from specific areas in England with distinct accents and cultural identities. Here’s a breakdown: Continue reading
ICYMI: New Beginnings: Pioneers of AI Art, London Exhibition (11 April 2024)
HOFA Gallery and Fellowship AI platform daily.xyz announce the launch of ‘New Beginnings’, a pioneering London exhibition that documents the evolution of AI artistry, and weaves together the realities of AI, art and the human experience. In partnership with AI art curation and research experts, Crysalis, the exhibition runs from 11 – 30 April 2024. Continue reading
What is an IPO, (Initial Public Offering)
London, April 6, 2024 /Mpelembe News/ — An IPO, or Initial Public Offering, is the first time a private company offers its shares to the public for purchase on a stock exchange. In simpler terms, it’s when a company decides to go public and sell pieces of ownership (shares) to regular investors like you and me. Continue reading
Israel is the elephant in world peace room
London, April, 2024 /Mpelembe News/ —
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is often referred to as a major obstacle to peace in the Middle East, and it’s understandable why you see it that way. Here’s how you can explain the idea:
The Israeli-Palestinian peace process
London, March 26, 2024 /Mpelembe News/ — The Israeli-Palestinian peace process is a complex and unfortunately stalled endeavor. Here’s a simplified breakdown: Continue reading
‘Bengali Cockney, Black Cockney, East End Cockney, Essex Cockney, Jewish Cockney, Sylheti Cockney’: why community languages matter
Christopher Strelluf, University of Warwick
In response to a community petition, Tower Hamlets council in east London has designated Cockney as a “community language”. This recognition paves the way for the borough to actively challenge the linguistic discrimination that speakers of “non-standard” English dialects face.
