Player Kings review and star rating: ★★★★ What a treat! How about watching what is essentially a four-hour comedy skit with Ian McKellen larking about in a fat suit? If …
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JP Morgan profit surges on higher rates and First Republic purchase
JP Morgan’s profit surged above expectations to $13.4bn in the first quarter of this year, up from $12.6bn a year earlier, thanks to higher interest rates and its takeover of …
Bank of England commits to ‘once in a generation’ reform after Bernanke review
The Bank of England has committed to a “once in a generation” review of its forecasts and communications after Ben Bernanke’s review found some major shortcomings with its current operations. …
No inflation here: The Masters menu and why is it so cheap?
Part and parcel of going to live sport is paying through the roof for food and drink before getting trapped in a merchandise shop; pressured into spending millions of dollars …
Exclusive: Fallout at Garrick Club over legal advice from Lord Pannick on admitting women
Controversy is once again swirling around the bar of the Garrick Club – this time due to disagreements over the legal advice the club has taken over changing its rules …
Do today’s GDP figures really show improvement in the UK economy?
Today’s release of the UK’s GDP figures feels like a big deal. Proclamations that the Britain’s recession is over are everywhere, with what feels like the first bit of positive …
EP: 266 Aintree – Grand National Day & Hong Kong
For many, the Grand National is the greatest race in the world and Saturday is the big day for the maximum field of 34 runners. Aintree also hosts three Grade …
Crunch time: Cérélia forced to sell Jus-Rol after court dismisses appeal
French pastry maker Cérélia has been ordered to sell frozen pastry Jus-Rol after losing an appeal against the competition watchdog. US based food company General Mills, which owns Jus-Rol, announced …
Former Deloitte lawyer cleared by disciplinary tribunal
Former Deloitte lawyer Jassen Venkatasamy has been cleared by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal after he was referred by the legal regulator. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) referred the ex-Big Four …
Demand for Nissan’s Qashqui helps UK sales drive past £5bn
The continued popularity of Nissan’s Qashqui helped the Japanese giant’s UK sales jump past the £5bn mark, it has been revealed. Based out of its Sunderland factory, Nissan’s UK arm …