Following Labour’s election victory on July 4, Rishi Sunak announced he would be standing down as leader of the Conservative Party. So, the race is on to find out who …
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Inside the music festival where Kate Middleton partied with underground DJs
Houghton Festival on the grounds of Houghton Hall returns in August 2025. Adam Bloodworth went to its 2024 edition to follow in the footsteps of unlikely dance music fan, Kate …
What Paris should learn from London’s Olympic media legacy
The 2024 Olympics are over and Parisians peeved at the general logistical chaos inflicted on them by the influx of tourists will be breathing an ‘ooh la la’ of relief. …
Crest Nicholson shares slump as Bellway walks away from £720m takeover
London-listed housebuilder Bellway has announced it will not make a firm offer to buy rival Crest Nicholson with the company stating that its “strong balance sheet” and land bank would …
London security on high alert ahead of Taylor Swift gigs
Taylor Swift will return to the UK on Thursday for a string of five gigs at London’s Wembley stadium, putting the capital’s security services on high risk – particularly in …
The meaning behind Banksy’s latest London murals? His brand needed a boost
Banksy’s London murals have found many searching for a hidden meaning, but a look at the artist’s declining value suggests it’s just needed marketing, writes Andy Blackmore For weeks now, …
TikTok Olympics and the Snapchat Summer: How Paris 2024 went digital
Whether it was a Peter Griffin Family Guy soundtrack on Rachael Gunn’s breaking routine or Henrik Christiansen on TikTok with his chocolate muffins, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games have been …
Two-thirds of alternative fund managers hit with fines over governance failures
Two-thirds of alternative fund managers have been hit with fines or sanctions in the last two years due to governance failures, new research has revealed. Alternative funds managers, which focus …
Unicorn digital bank Oaknorth to award first dividend after bumper profit
Digital challenger bank Oaknorth has agreed to award its maiden dividend to shareholders after the fintech unicorn enjoyed a jump in profit last year. The business-focused lender, which launched in …
London economy set for another Taylor Swift gold rush
London is set to receive another gold rush this week as Taylor Swift returns for the second UK leg of her Eras tour. The global pop sensation, who has already …