Boeing reported a net loss of $355m (£285m) in the first quarter as it continues to grapple with the fallout from January’s Alaska Airlines incident. Revenue fell eight per cent …
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The Society of Magical Negroes review: Race satire falls flat
First coined by Spike Lee during a series of lectures in the early 2000s, ‘The Magical Negro‘ refers to the trope of having a supporting black character come to the …
Schroders chief Peter Harrison set to retire next year
The veteran chief of Schroders, Peter Harrison, is set to retire next year after eight years at the helm, the firm announced today. In a statement to the market, the …
London Underground to face more strikes this week as customer service managers to walk out
The London Underground is set for disruption this week as customer service managers announced further strike action. Members of the TSSA union will walk-out on Friday 26 April, with disruption …
Pretty Little Thing founders venture into the world of luxury interior design
Adam Kamani and Umar Kamani, the Manchester brothers who founded the fast-fashion brand Pretty Little Thing are venturing into the world of luxury interior design. It comes one year after …
Weapons investing is ‘ethical’, says Sunak. Is he right?
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has defended the private sector investing in the weapons industry as “ethical”, as an argument rages over whether sustainable investing can align with the global war …
Tortilla Mexican Grill to ‘double down’ on franchising as revenue leaps
Chain restaurant Tortilla Mexican Grill said it will “double down” on franchising to help capitalise on growth opportunities in both the UK and internationally. It forms part of a five …
Zendaya continues blistering form with tennis movie Challengers
While many find the sport of tennis a bit stuffy, Hollywood has found romance on the court for years. From British rom-com Wimbledon to steamy thriller Match Point, filmmakers have …
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson: Former DUP leader released on bail over sex charges
Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been released on continuing bail after he appeared in court to face a number of historical sex charges, including one count of rape. …
Big Ben’s clock stopped this morning. Here’s why and when London’s most iconic watch will restart
As one of London’s most iconic landmarks, Big Ben fell silent this morning and everyone noticed. The Victoria Tower, which houses the Great Bell, i.e. Big Ben, stopped chiming on …