In defence of the big, bad wolf: Why Britain should defy Europe’s anti-vulpine agenda March 14, 2024 Farmers and Ursula von der Leyen want them banished at all costs - but there's a case for bringing the wolf to Britain, argues Lucy Kenningham
Grocery inflation falls to lowest monthly rate this year June 20, 2023 Grocery price inflation has fallen to its lowest monthly rate this year – but remains at its sixth highest level since 2008, figures show. Grocery inflation dropped to 16.5 per cent for the four weeks to June 11, down from last month’s 17.2 per cent and March’s record 17.5 per cent according to analysts Kantar. [...]
City warns over punishing impact of capital gains tax raid August 1, 2024 City bosses have sounded the alarm on a hike in capital gains tax (CGT) today as Rachel Reeves rolls the turf for a sweeping round of tax raids at her first budget in October.
Ed Warner: Tale of Tyson Fury shows obstacles faced by anti-doping chiefs May 16, 2024 Anti-doping agencies need more resources and to find their voice, says our sport business columnist.
Planet Crypto: Reasons to be cheerful in 2023 January 20, 2023 The custodians of comedy at Planet Crypto are back and, as we are now nearly three weeks deep into January, they have some thoughts on 2023.
Jill Scott: I want Man City to win Women’s Super League for Steph Houghton May 2, 2024 Lionesses legend Jill Scott says Manchester City can give Steph Houghton the perfect send-off by sealing the Women’s Super League title. Houghton announced she will retire at the end of the season, bringing an end to a glittering career in which she has been synonymous with the rapid growth of the women’s game. The 36-year-old [...]
Restaurants hit out at delivery platform fees during lockdown May 13, 2020 Restaurant industry experts have hit out at takeaway delivery companies during the coronavirus outbreak, saying Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats make more than £1bn a year in fees through UK restaurants. A study found that three in five consumers have tried to support their favourite local restaurant during the lockdown by ordering through an [...]
Alternative F1 awards 2023: Ferrari, Piastri, Horner and Russell November 27, 2023 It is that time of year when we can once again unpack the wild ride that is the F1 season; a time when we can remind ourselves of the spats, arguments, total failures and mild successes. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen swept the board with the traditional awards, breaking multiple records as he raced (pun intended) [...]
Marathon man Mahamed ready to make sacrifices ahead of Paris 2024 April 28, 2024 If you were devising the perfect preparation to run a marathon, fasting during the day and training through the middle of the night would not come into the equation. Last Sunday, however, Mahamed Mahamed proved that even the most unusual training can work as he booked his place at Paris 2024 by finishing fourth at [...]
Back to Black is a brutally disappointing Amy Winehouse biopic April 15, 2024 Back To Black charts Winehouse's life from just before the release of her first album