Captain America: Brave New World review and star rating: ★★ Hollywood’s biggest franchise is at a turning point. In the six years and 11 movies since the all-conquering Avengers: Endgame, …
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International trade in the era of Trump 2.0 – how will the ICC adapt?
Philippe Varin, chair of the International Chamber of Commerce, is stewarding the kind of globalist institution which Trump instinctively distrusts. He speaks to Eliot Wilson about championing free trade in …
Spanish football chief Rubiales found guilty over Hermoso kiss
Shamed former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales has been fined almost £9,000 after being found guilty of the sexual assault of player Jenni Hermoso. Rubiales is also banned from going …
Eat, drink, sleep, repeat: Martin Williams’ own Michelin guide
There are birthday parties, and then there are A list celebrity parties, complete with The Box style live entertainment and lashings of champagne. Music producer and celebrity booker Azim Majid …
Why savers should consider a flexible ISA
Savers are looking for ways to use their ISA allowance before the tax year ends, and a flexible ISA is well worth considering. A flexible ISA is tax-friendly as it …
Octopus sees ‘electric’ demand for shares in green energy projects
A new investment platform allowing consumers to purchase shares in green energy projects has sold out within its first week. Octopus Energy had initially offered investors the chance to buy …
Watch The Week in Business: Inflation jumps and jobs slump – blame Reeves?
Play Video Rachel Reeves might be able to exaggerate her CV but there’s no massaging the state of the economy. We’re in the eye of the storm; a false calm; …
Lloyds sets aside over £1.1bn for motor finance claims
Lloyds bank announced on Thursday morning that it had set aside an additional £700m in provisions for potential motor finance payouts, on top of the £450m recorded last year. It …
As campaigners go after Nando’s, is the chain in mild, medium or hot water?
The casual dining chain Nando’s came under pressure recently after one of its suppliers was accused of dumping waste into the River Wye. Celebrities including Chris Packham, Dame Joanna Lumley, …
UK banks differ from US on AI strategy
Banks in the UK are more likely to focus artificial intelligence (AI) strategy on improving customer experience compared to their US rivals, a new report has revealed. NTT Data’s ‘Intelligent …