A Hong Kong court has banned the pro-democracy anthem Glory to Hong Kong in a further sign of China’s chilling attack on free speech in the once separate territory. Whilst …
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Boohoo struggles continue with earnings and sales down – and losses mounting
Online fashion retailer Boohoo’s full-year results painted a grim picture as its earnings, revenue and sales all dropped – while losses swelled to £159m. The company said its annual core …
HS2 ‘will finish at Euston’ – but it’ll cost taxpayers another billion
The UK government will give HS2 the go-ahead for a 4.5 mile tunnel under Central London within weeks, with the embattled project funded by taxpayer cash, it has been reported. …
Escape Hunt and Boom Battle Bar owner XP Factory toasts good start to year
Novelty bar and experience provider XP Factory has continued to benefit from the consumer recovery, with its brands reporting double-digit revenue growth in the first quarter. XP Factory, the owner …
The Camberwell Arms’ Mike Davies on his top London restaurants
Each week we ask one of London’s hospitality gurus where they like to dine on their day off – this time around we quizzed Mike Davies, chef director of The …
Paul Lawrie: Ryder Cup topped Open win – golf needs more cut-throat match play
Paul Lawrie lifted the Claret Jug after winning the Open Championship, the holy grail for any British golfer, yet he says it was the Ryder Cup that moved him the …
Don’t let Labour put FDI at risk
A Labour government would threaten London’s position as Europe’s top destination for FDI. Only one part knows how to create an attractive regulatory and investment environment, says Lord Johnson One …
FTSE 100 today: Rate cut optimism to fuel Footsie’s push to fresh record highs
Moving markets today: Asia markets mixed, mirroring Wall Street’s lead; oil prices dip, Reddit shares skyrocket by 16 per cent, TikTok mounts legal challenge against potential US ban on popular …
The UK needs to build a British data library to become an AI leader
Politicians should back calls to develop a British data library if they want to see the UK give birth to the next crop of world-leading AI firms, Jess Jones writes …
Ben Houchen proves Tories can win – as long as they don’t run as Tories
Ben Houchen held onto the Tees Valley mayoralty by forcefully rejecting the Conservative brand. Other Tory candidates will take note, says Fintan Smith The Conservative Party have suffered a massive …