London Heathrow Airport plans to pay its new French and Saudi owners a first dividend in five years after passenger numbers reached record highs in 2024. The West London hub …
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9 of the best International Women’s Day events in London
International Women’s Day on Saturday 8 March provides a moment to celebrate all women, as well as reflect and protest about the challenges they face. Events vary from conversations and …
International Personal Finance looks to future growth amid profit boom
Consumer credit provider International Personal Finance’s profit was more than expected in 2024 as it continues to look towards future growth. The firm, which is headquartered in Leeds, earned £85.2m in …
I ate inside Bridget Jones’ flat in London – and had a blue soup cocktail
Fans of Bridget Jones and the excellent new film will be delighted to learn that her London flat is open to visitors, and you can even order some of her …
Eat like an Egyptian at amazing new lunch spot Koshari
The City’s eating and drinking scene has gone into overdrive in recent months and years, with dining options to rival anywhere in London. Our favourite new lunch spot is Koshari …
Ahead of the Game: Rangers’ US takeover could hinge on EFL talks
Rangers’ takeover by US investors could depend on talks between EFL clubs about loosening regulations which prevent the dual ownership of clubs in different competitions – including the Premier League …
Plans for £1bn battery gigafactory and over 1,000 new jobs revealed
Plans to create a £1bn 10GWh battery gigafactory in Coventry which will create over 1,000 jobs by 2030 have been revealed. Volklec, a battery manufacturing start-up which set up shop …
Why clubs – not schools – are key to solving the youth crisis
Youth clubs were great levellers of the 1980s and 90s. A new wave would go a long way in tackling today’s youth crisis, writes Eliza Filby For many of us …
Britain’s overseas territories are an asset, not an anachronism
Far from historical oddities, Britain’s crown dependencies and overseas territories make an important contribution to the United Kingdom – and Brexit provides an opportunity to unleash even more of their …
Spring could prove to be an economic washout
A modest burst of warm weather towards the end of last week may have coaxed the snowdrops and bluebells into life but don’t go dusting off the BBQ, as the …