Jeremy Hunt lives at one of the loftiest addresses in British politics. No11, home to the Chancellor and scene of those pre-Budget red box snaps, would – you’d think – …
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Gleneagles hotel in Scotland is too cool to care about its centenary – review
After 100 years of service, the grand Gleneagles hotel in Scotland is just getting going, says Adam Bloodworth An ash grey morning, and seven Land Rovers are driving in convoy …
Knighthood for HMRC boss ‘an insult to British taxpayers’
The decision to give a knighthood to HMRC’s chief is “an insult to British taxpayers”, a campaign group has said, highlighting the tax authority’s woeful customer service. HMRC chief Jim …
JPMorgan follows Goldman Sachs in scrapping EU bonus cap for London staff
Wall Street giant JPMorgan Chase has become the latest bank to scrap an EU-imposed cap on its UK staff’s bonuses after rival Goldman Sachs made the same move last month. …
Emma Raducanu among four Grand Slam winners handed wild cards for Wimbledon
Emma Raducanu and fellow Grand Slam winners Naomi Osaka, Caroline Wozniacki and Angelique Kerber have been awarded wild cards for the main draw Wimbledon. Raducanu will return to the All …
Kiss Me Kate, Barbican, review: Rollicking musical escapism for the summer
Kiss Me Kate at the Barbican, review and star rating: ★★★★ Stuffed with old-fashioned jokes that should probably have this show cancelled, hilarious comic sketches and gripping choreography, Kiss Me …
EP: 280 Royal Ascot – Friday
Two fascinating Group 1 races feature on Friday at Royal Ascot. The Commonwealth Cup is run over the straight 6-furlong course and the fillies go up against each other over …
Naomi Klein: Thin-skinned Baillie Gifford has put arts festivals in jeopardy
Bestselling writer Naomi Klein has called Baillie Gifford “thin-skinned” for putting literary festivals in jeopardy, as she defended her decision to support Fossil Free Books’ campaign against the investment manager. …
Election 2024: When is the postal voting deadline and how do I apply?
Postal votes started arriving on people’s doormats this week ahead of the July 4 general election. The alternative method of voting is a popular means by which many people choose …
Election 2024: Will Labour change your council tax band?
This general election campaign has been characterised by two things: Conservative gaffes and Labour’s shiftiness on tax. Rishi Sunak came to the first leaders’ debate night armed with a somewhat …