The Bundesliga is rightfully proud of its 50+1 rule yet one of its most compelling seasons in years could this weekend be won by a club that does not adhere …
April 2024
Rolex watches, private jets and third homes? Here’s what it takes to be in the world’s one per cent of wealth
What defines the global one percent? Rolex watches, luxury clothes, second (and third) homes, private jets, Lamborghinis… and millionaire-status, at least? Well, yes. But more than that, too. To become …
City chiefs lament London Stock Exchange ‘doom loop’ after bruising exits
Two top City figures have taken aim at the “doom loop” and negative media narrative gripping the London Stock Exchange after a bruising week of headlines for the bourse. Neil …
Electronic Travel Authorisation: Heathrow’s new £10 charge to change explained
New government requirements for travellers entering the UK have been causing a stir, namely at London’s Heathrow Airport. The so-called Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) means visa-exempt passengers arriving in Britain …
Fleet Street Quarter offers a blueprint for growth
An ambitious pocket of the City with 2000 years of history is redefining how urban commercial centres can work in a climate challenged world, says Lady Lucy French In the …
Jim Culloty: Grand National is not scary at all!
THE GRAND National was one of Jim Culloty’s favourite, and apparently easiest, races as a jockey, winning the 2002 renewal aboard Bindaree. Looking back on his previous rides in the …
How one kitchen appliance shaped the London skyline
Sometimes only a cliche will do. The fact that luxury coffee machines look like London skyscrapers is a truth as old as time itself, but that doesn’t mean it’s not …
Ting can place Absolute trust in Ferraris
SPARE a thought for trainer Jimmy Ting who will be looking for his first winner in Hong Kong since January 24th. The 57-year-old local handler must wonder what he has …
Apple fails to have £785m English class action thrown out of court
Tech giant Apple has failed to have a £785m class action lawsuit thrown out of court as a Tribunal ruled in favour of UK app developers. Last July, there was …
Purton could be Striding towards more records
IT WAS good to see six-time Champion Jockey Zac Purton receive all the accolades at Happy Valley last Wednesday, when reaching the 1,700-winner milestone in the city. The Zac-Man, who …