All-time high still in Bitcoin’s sights despite signs of a pull-back October 13, 2021 An all-time high for Bitcoin in the coming weeks is still on the cards, says a leading analyst.
Amy Winehouse’s possessions raise millions at auction November 8, 2021 A dress worn by Amy Winehouse during her final stage performance has raised over £243k (£179k) at auction smashing estimates it would sell for £20k. A red heart shaped Moschino bag worn by the iconic singer at the 2007 Brit awards also broke the $200k barrier and several dresses sold for more than $50k. The [...]
Apocalypse Never: World’s leading powers announce pledge to avoid nuclear war January 4, 2022 China, France, Russia, US and the UK have agreed a "nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought."
Skiing without the hassle at the Aman Melezin hotel in Courchevel February 28, 2022 The weekend: Take an early flight out of London and you can be skiing or snowboarding on the largest linked ski area in the world – with 600km of slopes across Les Trois Vallées – by the afternoon. For minimal time-wasting, the ski-in, ski-out Aman Melezin hotel is located on the Bellecôte Piste above Courchevel [...]
Elon Musk to move Tesla HQ from Silicon Valley to Texas October 8, 2021 Elon Musk has announced that Tesla is moving its headquarters from California’s Silicon Valley to Austin, Texas after 18 years in the Golden State. The move comes after Musk butted heads with Californian politicians earlier this year when he branded lockdown restrictions “fascist” after his factories were forced to close. While Silicon Valley is considered [...]
Toyota Aygo X review: perfect for city life May 17, 2022 Priced from under £15,000, the Toyota Aygo X is a tall but small car that is ideally suited to city life. We're among the first to drive it.
Brands step up to aid vaccine efforts and reap the reputational rewards January 13, 2021 While many will have brought in the New Year hoping for an early end to the pandemic, 2021 has so far proved to be not that different to 2020. Many sectors are badly hit and unable to do much proactively. However, some brands have been able to bring their resources or experience to serve the [...]
As if things could not get any worse for Boris Johnson: Govt faces humiliating defeat in Lords over immigration June 8, 2022 Woes for Boris Johnson deepened last night as the Government suffered a heavy defeat by peers critical of a move to scrap the option of physical proof of immigration status in favour of a digital-only approach. Members of the House of Lords voted by 159 to 96, majority 63, in a so-called Motion of Regret [...]
Porsche 356 by Electrogenic review: electric soul June 7, 2022 Electrogenic's Porsche 356 combines modern electric power with a traditional manual gearbox. Does it make for a credible sports car?
Ed Warner: Rugby, boxing, netball, Para sport – what should Saudi Arabia buy next? June 22, 2023 Challenge accepted! A reader last week asked what the most investable sports worldwide are from the perspective of a sovereign wealth fund such as Saudi Arabia’s PIF. He had rugby union in mind, but wanted a long train journey to dredge up others. A return trip on Avanti West Coast to the first Ashes Test [...]