Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has defended the private sector investing in the weapons industry as “ethical”, as an argument rages over whether sustainable investing can align with the global war …
April 2024
Tortilla Mexican Grill to ‘double down’ on franchising as revenue leaps
Chain restaurant Tortilla Mexican Grill said it will “double down” on franchising to help capitalise on growth opportunities in both the UK and internationally. It forms part of a five …
Zendaya continues blistering form with tennis movie Challengers
While many find the sport of tennis a bit stuffy, Hollywood has found romance on the court for years. From British rom-com Wimbledon to steamy thriller Match Point, filmmakers have …
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson: Former DUP leader released on bail over sex charges
Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been released on continuing bail after he appeared in court to face a number of historical sex charges, including one count of rape. …
Big Ben’s clock stopped this morning. Here’s why and when London’s most iconic watch will restart
As one of London’s most iconic landmarks, Big Ben fell silent this morning and everyone noticed. The Victoria Tower, which houses the Great Bell, i.e. Big Ben, stopped chiming on …
I.S.S. film review: this space thriller is thought-provoking
The isolation of space is given a new twist for these tense political times in thriller I.S.S., set aboard The International Space Station. Oscar winner Ariana DeBose plays Dr. Kira …
Ryanair unveils UK growth plans but O’Leary trashes ‘Dad’s Army’ air traffic control
Ryanair is planning to create 1,000 jobs in the UK by 2030 as part of a set of ambitious growth plans over the rest of the decade. The Irish carrier, …
Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera Clubsport: Driving the light fantastic
Over the past 20 years, Porsche has launched 10 RS-badged versions of the Porsche 911. Invariably, each one is greeted with feverish anticipation and rave reviews, followed by a long …
National security is an ‘arms race’ says boss of chip designer Arm
The executive vice president of Arm has said that UK national infrastructure security is an “arms race” as more and more of our lives become dependent on technology. Richard Grisenthwaite, …
Matches racked up debts of over £200m as Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group failed to turnaround luxury fashion brand
Fashion brand Matches owed more than £200m as it was put into administration by Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group , it has been revealed. The brand, which sells Ralph Lauren and …