Fintech ‘unicorn’ the Bank of London has announced a £42m injection of funding today after a tumultuous week in which it was hit with a winding-up order and revealed its …
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Crispin Odey-backed lithium start-up launches £6m fundraise
A UK-based Lithium miner backed by a number of City figures including Crispin Odey is planning a £6m fundraising round, according to reports in the Sunday Times. Northern Lithium is …
Fed’s rate cut in the balance ahead of US inflation figures
The latest inflation figures will be the crucial event for traders this week as markets debate whether the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 or 50 basis …
Moeen Ali retires from international cricket
England all-rounder Moeen Ali has retied from international cricket a decade on from making his debut. The 37-year-old won the World Cup with England at Lord’s in 2019 – where …
Trainline’s future in focus as Labour plots rail reform
The outlook for Trainline will be in focus next week as the online ticket platform reports its half-year results amid major changes in the UK rail sector. The new Labour …
Chinese carmaker Chery weighs building cars in UK
The Chinese car-making giant Chery is considering building vehicles in the UK as part of its ambition to muscle in on traditional European manufacturers. UK boss Victor Zhang told the …
Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir retires from GB racing
Six-time Paralympic gold medallist David Weir this morning announced his retirement from Great Britain competition after finishing fifth in the T54 wheelchair marathon at Paris 2024. The Paralympic legend, 45, …
Fiddler On The Roof at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre review
When is a musical not “just a musical”? How do you review a piece of theatre like Fiddler On the Roof which currents affairs have turned into a lightning rod? …
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice review: Tim Burton back to his best
In the last few years, almost every icon from 80s cinema has been revived. Top Gun, Ghostbusters, Beverly Hills Cop and others have been brought back to varying levels of …
Firebrand review: Alicia Vikander and Jude Law in royal flop
At the beginning of historical drama Firebrand, a title explains how history often tells only of “men and war”, leaving the rest to our imagination. Adapted from Elizabeth Freemantle’s novel …