OpenAI has taken an ambitious step into the social media market with the launch of ‘Sora’, its new app designed for users to generate and share AI-generated video content. Coupled …
Hotel demand ‘holds strong’ while staff costs eat into profit
Demand for UK hotels rose in August, although higher staff costs means that hoteliers saw profit drop. Occupancy increased from 81.4 per cent to 82.1 per cent in August year-on-year, …
Toast the City: The Jugged Hare on nose-to-tail dining and secret Square Mile foodie spots
Ahead of the Toast the City awards taking place this October, celebrating the best culture in the Square Mile, we meet some of the nominees: this week it’s The Jugged …
The Weir star Owen McDonnell on starring with Brendan Gleeson
“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 …
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 …