“This is Ian McKellen’s toilet,” says Owen McDonnell enthusiastically. “Go in and have a look.” Sure enough, there’s a sign on the door of what looks like a broom cupboard …
October 2025
Revolut, Barclays and Monzo top fraud complaints ranking
Challenger banks Revolut and Monzo have topped the rankings for fraud and scam complaints filed to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) as Brits flock towards digital offerings. Fintech juggernaut Revolut …
Kudu restaurant review, Marylebone: Like eating on the South African savannah
At Kudu in Marylebone, beer-pickled onions cut into teardrop shapes are put on top of my prime rib, which comes not on a wooden board but on a fancy plate. …
Fifa consider expanding Club World Cup despite player welfare fears
Fifa may Club World Cup could expand from 32 teams for future editions despite concerns about the toll on player welfare. Global player union Fifpro this week sounded the alarm …
Marylebone High Street: Host of lettings take super-prime village to capacity
Marylebone has welcomed eight new names to its high street, with continued demand for spots taking the village to full capacity. A host of fashion, perfume and food brands have …
IG becomes first UK-listed business to be granted a crypto licence
Investment platform IG, has been granted a crypto asset licence by the UK’s financial watchdog enabling it to expand its services and cement its position as a multi-asset trading platform. …
Rolex: Property buys pay off as UK profit nears £100m
Profit at the UK arm of luxury watch brand Rolex jumped towards the £100m mark during its latest financial year thanks to a trio of investment properties. The London-headquartered division …
Manufacturing sector breakdown worsens amid ‘dearth of export work’
A breakdown in activity across the manufacturing sector has deepened as new data has shown export work coming to a halt and investment falling flat. S&P Global’s purchasing managers’ index …
KFC sheds jobs as UK profit jumps to almost £100m
KFC has shed jobs in the UK and its profit surged to almost £100m during its latest financial year, it has been revealed. The fast food giant has posted a …
Omaze house price draws fuel first UK profit
Omaze, which runs house prize draws across the UK, has made its first profit since launching in this country. The division of the US-headquartered business has posted a pre-tax profit …