On Monday, 95 barristers will be putting on their big wigs, silk gowns and buckle shoes ahead of being shown into the position of King Counsel during a ceremony. A …
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Six Nations: What is the Triple Crown and how do Scotland win it?
Off the back of their defeat to Italy the buzz around Scotland seems to have faded. They’ve been seen as there or thereabouts for a number of years now but …
Unless you’ve been in prison, it’s hard to understand how badly run they are
The prison system is over-crowded, dangerous, drug-riddled places that fair to keep the public safe and offer terrible value to the taxpayer, says former inmate David Shipley Our prisons are …
Japan funds boom as stock market hits record high
The Japanese stock market reached a 34-year high last month, and investors in the Asian market are getting the best news they’ve heard in decades. The Japanese Nikkei 225 has …
Rishi in Grazia and Keir in Vogue: How politicians fell in love with the glossies
Politicians may love Vogue, but mastering the ‘soft-focus’ feature is a delicate balancing act between relatability and authenticity, writes Anna Moloney Allow me to take you back to 2006, the …
Three graphs that show the health of the London Stock Exchange
The London Stock Exchange has been rocked by exits and a slump in listings over the past year. In a combination of take privates, delistings and business failures, nearly 100 …
Turning dreams into deliveries: Unboxing Not on the High Street’s impact
Not your average high street; Not On The High Street’s (NOTHS) CEO Leanne Rothwell tells City A.M. how the artisanal marketplace has helped elevate small businesses to success. Not on …
Anchoring the Past The Renaissance of St Katharine Docks
In the heart of London, where the grandiose sweep of the Thames brushes past the historic silhouettes of Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, St Katharine Docks weaves a …
Bensons for Beds still in the red as fewer customers visit stores
Bensons for Beds cut its losses as sales passed £250m during its latest financial year, new detailed accounts have revealed. The Lancashire-headquartered company, which is backed by Alteri Investors, posted pre-tax …
M25 closure: Everything you need to know as National Highways says go decorate your bathroom instead
Drivers are bracing for an unprecedented weekend of disruption on the M25 this weekend, as one of the busiest sections of the motorway shuts. National Highways warned Brits to steer …