What’s On in London in June 2024 May 29, 2024 | City Talk Regardless of the weather, London is always the world’s top place to be in June. As summer takes hold, its parks, galleries, stages, restaurants and venues become vibrant entertainment hubs, offering a plethora of events. This guide will help you navigate the best of what’s happening, ensuring you make the most of the long, sunlit [...]
I loved ‘national service’, but Sunak’s scheme doesn’t pass muster May 29, 2024 Volunteering for the RAF under a little-known scheme in the 80s was like a Boys’ Own adventure for Andy Blackmore, but an under-funded, under-resourced reboot won’t get the results Rishi Sunak wants Left, right, left, right, left, right, left. No, that’s not the commentary track to a game of political ping-pong between Labour and the [...]
Simpsons Tavern ‘now a crime scene’: City’s oldest chophouse vandalised amid fight for survival May 28, 2024 One of the City’s oldest and most recognised lunch spots has fallen into disrepair as its business owners continue to battle for control of the property after it got into rent arrears during the pandemic.
What will this election be about? Security, security, security May 28, 2024 Labour and the Conservatives have already drawn in firm dividing lines over what this election will be about, and it is security that unites both.
Keir Starmer won’t fix the economy May 27, 2024 Keir Starmer is driving home the message that “Labour has changed”, but it remains a dirigiste party, believing that the state must play a substantial and active role in the management of the economy, says Eliot Wilson Parliament will formally be dissolved this week, after Rishi Sunak announced the general election will be held on [...]
Could Persimmon be set for £1bn takeover of housebuilding rival Cala Group? May 27, 2024 Persimmon plots £1bn takeover of Cala Group
Elizabeth Line turns two: The highs, the lows and the future for London’s favourite route May 24, 2024 The Elizabeth Line turns two years old today and it has been a rare success story in Britain's infrastructure scene.
EP: 272 Haydock, Goodwood & Hong Kong May 24, 2024 The five-furlong Temple Stakes is the highlight at Haydock on Saturday, alongside the other Group 2 Sandy Lane Stakes. We speak to Epsom trainer Adam West as well as Australian visitor Henry Dwyer ahead of the Group 2 sprint. The beautiful setting of Goodwood racecourse course is also on Saturday’s racing menu, featuring the Height [...]
Happy birthday to the Elizabeth line May 24, 2024 The economic value the Elizabeth Line has brought to London cannot be underestimated, but we can’t stop there. Two years on, it’s time to think about how we can build on its success, says Tristram Gethin Today the Elizabeth line celebrates its second anniversary. Speak to Londoners about the impact it’s had, and you’ll be [...]
Major British port operator unveils plan for first ‘green shipping corridors’ in UK May 23, 2024 Peel Ports Group has announced plans to establish the UK's first green shipping corridors between Ireland.