A weekend in the countryside with one of the greatest chefs is sheer bliss, and perhaps the ultimate UK holiday, says Daniel Edward You probably know of Raymond Blanc as …
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Worst election jargon of the week: Triple lock
To mark election season, City A.M.’s jargon resistance fighters are taking on the realm of politics. This week: the triple lock. What does it mean? Desperation. Pure and simple. Your …
General election 2024: Do the spending promises stack up?
The major manifestos have now all been released, and it is fair to say that a few dodgy spending promises were thrown in alongside some very ambitious revenue raisers. On …
Election 2024: Five things we learned from Labour’s manifesto launch
Keir Starmer has launched Labour’s manifesto for government in Manchester today. The party leader pledged last night in the Sky News debate that there would be “no surprises” in the …
Campaign cock-up of the week: Thornberry on the naughty step over schools policy
In this column, former No 10 advisor Giles Kenningham analyses the worst comms screw-ups of the election campaign. So what took the prize for the worst PR gaffe this week? …
Football player unions hire Bosman lawyer to challenge Fifa over Club World Cup
Player unions have lodged a legal claim against Fifa over the expanded Club World Cup – and have hired the lawyer who won the Bosman ruling to take the case …
What does Succession star Brian Cox know about business?
“You’re not supposed to feel f**king safe,” Succession star Brian Cox said to a room full of small business owners and budding entrepreneurs. The 78-year-old Dundonian actor, who was speaking …
Euro 2024 adverts review: Adidas, Coca-Cola, Sports Direct, BBC and Paddy Power
As another major men’s football tournament approaches, another profusion of brands are creating adverts to capitalise on the four weeks of football fever surrounding Euro 2024. Like the beautiful game …
Go ahead given for new nine-storey hotel in London’s Square Mile
Plans to build a new hotel between the Museum of London and the Barbican have been given the green light. The buildings at 1-8 Long Lane will be combined and …
Drayton Manor: Wet British summer sees profit dip ahead of iconic ride’s replacement
Theme park Drayton Manor suffered a drop in its profit following a year plagued by high costs, soggy weather and dwindling visitor numbers – but there’s hope a new-look roller …