Anita Roddick, who died in 2007, was in the best sense “woke” before the term was pressed into service. She was idealistic, restless, determined, imaginative and slightly hectoring. When she …
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London’s best chef’s tables: From Aulis to Mauro
Get ready to feel the heat of the kitchen at a selection of the capital’s top chef’s tables, where you’ll have a front-row seat to the action with personalised service …
London Stock Exchange boss set for multi-million-pound pay rise despite listings slump
The boss of the London Stock Exchange Group is in line for a multi-million-pound pay rise despite a drop off in new listings and fears over the future of its …
What do this year’s Bafta 2024 winners mean for the Oscars?
Is it too early to speculate about who might take the big prizes at the Oscars next month? Victoria Luxford on the clues we can glean from last night’s Bafta …
Gove clamp down on short term lets like Airbnb could lead to ‘two-tier system’
A change in planning rules will mean councils can clamp down on homeowners renting out their second or third homes on a short term basis to holiday makers, sparking fears …
Julian Assange’s final chance of appeal against extradition kicks off tomorrow
The long-running legal battle over the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange makes a return to the English court this week, as he faces a 175-year jail sentence across the …
How to exploit London Theatre Week, where West End shows offer exclusive prices
It’s London Theatre Week, which means two things: Firstly, it’s time to get excited about booking loads of shows you haven’t yet had time to see. Secondly, the name London …
Pockit: Fintech boss on ‘debanking’ and plans to fill gap left by Amigo and Wonga
While the term “debanking” has become a staple since last summer, the issue of financial inclusion has been a priority for Pockit co-founder and chief executive Virraj Jatania for years. …
Hipgnosis launches legal action against its fund manager founder Mercuriadis
Hipgnosis Songs Fund has launched legal action against its fund manager Hipgnosis Songs Management (HSM) and founder Merck Mercuriadis. The music royalties trust said that HSM had refused to protect …
Aston Martin to create 400 UK jobs as it increases manufacturing on higher demand
Aston Martin has announced plans to recruit more than 400 technicians at its plants in Gaydon, Warwickshire and St Athan, in Wales. In a statement, the marque said the launch …