Elon Musk reveals ‘a (relatively) small’ methane leak caused Starship SN11 to explode

SpaceX launched its Starship Serial Number 11 (SN11) March 30 for a high altitude test that ended with the rocket exploding and debris raining from the sky – and Elon Musk has officially revealed what happened. The billionaire shared details on Twitter saying ‘a (relatively) small’ methane leak led to its demise, which was what … Read more

Peter Hargreaves: Deliveroo took small investors for a ride

City grandee Peter Hargreaves hits out at Deliveroo’s sale of shares at its disastrous flotation, saying company took small investors for a ride By Emma Dunkley And Alex Lawson, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:52 BST, 3 April 2021 | Updated: 21:52 BST, 3 April 2021 Critic: City titan Peter Hargreaves Billionaire City grandee Peter … Read more

Rural homes that come with small campsites will generate extra income 

One consequence of the Covid crisis is that the demand for country homes with a campsite in the grounds – be it for camping, glamping or caravans – has gone through the roof. ‘People want to escape to the peace and quiet of the countryside, but money is often an issue,’ says Carol Peett, of … Read more

Flotilla of small boats launched Dunkirk-like rescue in Mozambique

A flotilla of small boats launched a Dunkirk-like rescue of thousands of survivors of a terror attack in Mozambique, it has emerged.  The boats transported people from Palma, which was stormed by hundreds of gunmen last week, to the town of Pemba, 150 miles further down the Mozambican coast.  Brendon Bekker, the Zimbabwean director of … Read more

SMALL CAP SHARE IDEAS: Clipper Logistics

Clipper Logistics‘ focus on the retail supply chain has made it a clear winner from the on-again/off-again lockdown environment.  As is widely acknowledged, the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the trend towards online shopping, such that even traditional bricks & mortar retailers are having to adapt to multi-channel retailing.  As Clipper sees it, ‘having an online … Read more

Lifeline after lockdown: Want YOUR small business to be on the country’s biggest website? Here’s how

The past year has been tough for small businesses, many of which went bust or suffered crippling losses as lockdown hit their trade. But there is finally a little light at the end of the tunnel as restrictions start to ease. And to help the small businesses coming out of lockdown, the UK’s biggest, most … Read more

the small banks with happiest customers

Dealing with customer complaints and queries major challenge for banks over past 12 months – and the smaller ones have the happiest customers By Jeff Prestridge, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:52 BST, 27 March 2021 | Updated: 22:36 BST, 27 March 2021 Great service: New mobile bank Starling has delivered service par excellence Dealing … Read more

SMALL CAP MOVERS: Parsley Box; Accesso; Time Out

SMALL CAP MOVERS: Parsley Box ready to float; Virtual queuing firm Accesso ready to recover By John Harrington, Proactive Investors For Thisismoney.co.uk Published: 14:18 GMT, 26 March 2021 | Updated: 14:18 GMT, 26 March 2021 If any more evidence about the growing popularity of home delivery services was needed, the flotation of Parsley Box has … Read more

Nature: Octopuses may have short dreams ‘like small videoclips, or even gifs’ 

Octopuses have two sleep states just like humans — a ‘quiet’ one where their skin stays pale and short periods of ‘active’ sleep in which they twitch and change colour. Experts from Brazil who recorded video clips of the eight-legging animals dozing said that octopuses may have short dreams ‘like small videoclips, or even gifs.’ … Read more