Two men have been charged with spying for China after an investigation by counter-terrorism police. Tory Parliamentary researcher Christopher Cash, 29, from Whitechapel in east London, and academic Christopher Berry, …
April 2024
Grindr faces lawsuit over alleged data breach involving users’ HIV status
Gay dating app Grindr faces a lawsuit in the English High Court over an alleged major data breach, which involved users’ HIV status. A claim is expected to be filed …
Tom Hayes: Leaked documents cast doubt on Libor appeal decision
After a court dismissed the appeals of ex-bankers Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo last month, a new leaked document on the definition of Libor has cast doubt on the ruling. …
Regulator: Working with big tech including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple and Meta is top priority
The chief of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said Big Tech is a “priority” as the watchdog looks to make use of the vast swathes of data that the …
US set to fund London-listed Rainbow Rare Earths mining project as China battle hots up
London-listed miner Rainbow Rare Earths is set to be bankrolled by the US Government to develop a South African mine for key energy transition metals extraction. Rainbow Rare Earths, listed …
Vienna has brilliant wine. Why is no one talking about it?
Why is no one talking about Vienna and wine in the same sentence? Asks our columnist Libby Brodie When considering where to travel for a wine-inspired minibreak, Vienna is probably …
Iceland boss thanks medics who ‘saved his life’ after collapse in London Marathon
The chief executive of discount grocer Iceland has paid tribute to ambulance staff who “saved his life” after he collapsed near the finish line of the London Marathon. Richard Walker …
Fresh train strikes to disrupt commuters in May as drivers walk out again
Train drivers at 16 rail companies will launch another series of one-day strikes in May, it has been announced. Members of the Aslef union, which represents 96 per cent of …
Mehek, Sadler’s Wells: A fusion of Kathak with contemporary dance
In Mehek the first thing that strikes you is how the dancers’ movement is led by the hands. Allow me to give you a quick primer: in classical western ballet, …
‘I can finally breathe’: Nelly Korda relief at equalling LPGA Tour record in Chevron win
Nelly Korda says she can “finally breathe now” after equalling the LPGA Tour record for the most consecutive wins and claiming her second major at the Chevron Championship. The world …