Why The Holcombe in Somerset is your next UK holiday spot January 15, 2024 The Holcombe in Somerset has a well-stocked kitchen garden, where chefs source the ingredients to make brilliant British dishes. The rooms are a delight, too
The Debate: Should the next government build more new towns? January 17, 2024 We are in the midst of a housing crisis and Labour has committed to a programme of new towns - so should the UK build more Peterboroughs and Stoke on Trents?
Major BP investors pushing for BAE chief to be next CEO January 7, 2024 Several major investors in BP have reportedly urged the oil and gas giant to approach Charles Woodburn, boss of defence firm BAE Systems, about becoming its next chief executive.
Explainer in brief: Could Taylor Swift be the next Lord Mayor of London? August 27, 2024 Calls are building to award Taylor Swift the Freedom of the City, but what does it mean - and could it make the pop star eligible for Lord Mayor?
Sunak reportedly considering ‘outlawing cigarettes for the next generation’ September 23, 2023 Downing Street has not denied reports that the Prime Minister could accept a recommendation that would effectively ban cigarettes for the next generation. Rishi Sunak is considering introducing some of the world’s toughest anti-smoking measures by steadily increasing the legal age for consuming tobacco, according to The Guardian, which cited Whitehall sources. Last year a [...]
BBC to cut hundreds more jobs over next two years July 23, 2024 The BBC has announced plans to make a net reduction of 500 full-time roles over the next two years as it continues its move outside of London.
LA 2028: When are the next Olympic Games and how much will they cost? August 11, 2024 Are you planning to tune into the Paris 2024 Olympic Games closing ceremony today? Well when you do there will be a segment about LA 2028. The Olympics will head Stateside in four years time for the first time since Atlanta 1996, returning to Los Angeles 44 years after the West Coast last hosted a [...]
Next government will have to increase taxes ‘aggressively’ or ‘do a Liz Truss’ June 25, 2024 UK government debt could be at risk of a sell-off if the next government needs to increase borrowing by more than expected, a major investor in gilts has warned.
ECB leaves rates unchanged but investors left guessing on next steps July 18, 2024 The ECB voted to leave interest rates on hold.
Election 2024: Next government must back London as an ‘engine of growth’ June 10, 2024 The next government must back London as an “engine of growth” for the UK, including supporting airport and rail hub expansion, a lobby group is urging.