Labour is on course to form a majority government with 410 seats, the exit poll has projected. Sir Keir Starmer is set to enter No10 as Prime Minister, according to …
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Five of the best good boys (and girls) at polling stations
Elections are festivals of democracy but no matter their objections to mandatory leads, grass-walking policies or anti-swimming laws, dogs of Britain are in many ways excluded. That does not stop …
Independence Day whiskey: The best Rye and Bourbon
Today is America’s Independence Day, and while Americans celebrate with barbecues and fireworks, we can take this opportunity to consider the rise of independent craft distilleries across the United States, …
Investment in UK student housing climbs 245 per cent to record high
Investment in the UK’s purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector soared to £1.7bn during the first half of the year, according to BNP Paribas, in yet another sign of the real …
Could Smith & Nephew ditch the London Stock Exchange?
Smith & Nephew is facing questions over whether it could ditch its London listing after Cevian Capital, Europe’s biggest activist investor, took a stake in the medical equipment manufacturer. The …
The Undroppables: How star power is sapping the Euro 2024 favourites
Ronaldo, Mbappe and Bellingham have attained elevated status in the Portugal, France and England teams but the star-centric approach doesn’t seem to be working at Euro 2024. Here’s a question: …
Drink until daybreak at these 5 UK general election parties in London
‘Rishi’s Leaving Drinks’ are taking place tonight, and you’re invited: they’re at the Dalston Superstore, one of a range of UK general election night parties in the capital. Here are …
Wealth managers have lost a fifth of customers due to this issue
Wealth managers are losing a fifth of customers due to poor complaint procedures, bringing into question the state of the colossal industry, a new study has revealed. A total of …
Cineworld: Final curtain set to fall on dozens of cinemas as part of sweeping restructuring
According to reports, Cineworld is planning to shutter a quarter of its UK cinemas as part of a sweeping restructuring plan that could result in dozens of job losses. The …
UK a ‘beacon of stability’ for markets amid boring election campaign
On the whole, the UK election campaign has not been a major focus for investors. Sterling has remained in a fairly tight range and has traded up to its highest …