Opinion-in-brief: Rishi is rich – he needs to stop pretending otherwise March 30, 2022 Rishi Sunak is, to put it simply, loaded. During the pandemic we chuckled at his £180 smart mug which kept his tea warm, we mocked him gently for his confessions-of-a-Peloton addict-style foibles. Many were a little taken aback when his wife, Akshata Murthy, headed to Loulou’s in Mayfair on the night after lockdown ended – [...]
How I turned my back-home Syrian breakfasts into a British cheese empire April 30, 2024 Building a new life in a new country after escaping the war in Syria is no easy feat. Jennifer Sieg sits down with Razan Alsous, founder of Yorkshire Dama Cheese, to see how she did it. I’d be lying if I said Razan Alsous and I didn’t laugh – a lot – over how much [...]
Crypto’s story this week is one of sideways trading, but the future is self-custody education July 21, 2023 As he thinks about taking to the racetrack, Jason Deane reflects over a week that has been far more exciting than just sideways trading.
England v France TONIGHT: Why World Cup opponents’ rivalry lacks spice December 10, 2022 For two neighbouring countries with such a long history of conflict and mutual suspicion, England’s World Cup quarter-final with France tonight is curiously short on piquancy. There is no love lost when the nations’ rugby teams meet each year in Le Crunch, while recent political developments have soured more than a century of Entente Cordiale. [...]
The best part of Corfu, with fewer tourists, incredible food and quiet beaches July 15, 2024 Why you should go inland next time you go for a beach holiday on Corfu
Exclusive: Bank of England is ‘taking money from homeowners to curb inflation’ August 11, 2022 HOUSE prices will soon start to “flatline” following years of double digit rises, a leading property association claims this morning. Property values have continued to soar over the past two years in most regions of the UK – often defying predictions by economists who are convinced a crash is on the horizon. The National Association [...]
Brits eat nearly 20 per cent less meat than a decade ago October 8, 2021 Daily meat consumption in the UK has fallen by almost a fifth over the last decade, a new study has found. The study, published in the journal The Lancet Planetary Health, used data from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey to assess changes in the consumption of red, white, and processed meat within the UK [...]
How to sleep your way to better mental health May 11, 2022 Regularly getting a good night’s sleep can be hugely beneficial to your mental health. Here are some tips to help you develop a good sleep routine. On average, we spend about one third of our lives asleep. Not only is sleep essential for your physical health, it can be key to maintaining good mental health. [...]
Low battery: Britishvolt on life support in blow to UK’s tech ambitions October 31, 2022 Feted battery firm Britishvolt is on life support e after running its cash pile dry, amid growing concerns for the UK's green ambitions.
Apple’s latest iPad advert backfired, but how does it rank amongst the worst ever? May 11, 2024 We have gone through some other commercials and advertising campaigns which spectacularly backfired, to consider where they rank.