The London restaurateur behind Michelin starred Indian restaurant Benares has pleaded not guilty to the attempted spiking of a woman’s drink with the so-called date-rape drug GBL. Vikas Nath, 61, …
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National Highways’ chair announced with daunting in-tray including watchdog probe and £24bn package
The government-owned body which operates and maintains the UK’s 4,500 mile strategic road network has announced the appointment of a new Chair. Rhys Williams joins National Highways from the Cabinet …
Alexei Navalny: UK failed to sanction Putin critic’s top targets despite warnings
Alexei Navalny drew up a list of Russian state figures that should be sanctioned by Western governments in 2021, but the UK has failed to punish a number of his …
Federer documentary will capture ‘deeply personal journey’
The final two weeks of Roger Federer’s tennis career will become a documentary after the 20-time Grand Slam winner worked with British filmmaker Asif Kapadia on the new Amazon Prime …
They’re filming The White Lotus at the Anantara in Thailand – I checked in too
The Anantara hotel group is rumoured to be where The White Lotus will be filming its third season, set in Thailand – Felicity Martin checks in and chills out I’m …
Who owns investment companies? Data reveals institutional dominance
Institutions hold half of all the shares in investment companies by value, or £89bn of the holdings, according to new data from the Association of Investment Companies (AIC). Analysing £177bn …
Roy Hodgson leaves Crystal Palace after being taken ill
Roy Hodgson has stepped down as manager Premier League club Crystal Palace after being taken ill. Palace confirmed Hodgson was out of hospital and doing well. “This club is very …
Gresham House launches £301m biodiversity credit fund
Gresham House is set to launch a new fund tying investment results to demand for ‘biodiversity credits’ in England, aiming to raise $380m (£301.8m). The fund has been launched in …
A perfect weekend in Bath must include a stay at Homewood hotel
Nothing beats an indulgent weekend away in the Regency-era city of Bath, says Olivia Palamountain THE WEEKEND: Bath was big in the 1800s, but the spa city has never quite …
We will not live and die by Bazball results, England coach McCullum insists
England Test head coach Brendon McCullum has reiterated that his side will not be one that “lives and dies” by results after a 434-run loss to India at the weekend. …