London overtakes Paris as Europe’s biggest stock market after Macron’s election gamble June 17, 2024 Emmanuel Macron’s election gamble has caused France to lose its crown as Europe's biggest stock market, with London retaking the title after spending most of the last two years in second place.
Yes in my backyard! It’s time to get London building June 17, 2024 In JG Ballard’s High-Rise, life in a pseudo-luxury tower block disintegrates into atavistic violence with residents of different floors battling for territory and against the rigid class divisions the building itself imposes on them. London hasn’t quite reached this stage, but like all dystopias the novel magnifies a basic truth – that the urban environment [...]
Reckless driver rampaged through this London borough at 144mph to set new speed record June 14, 2024 Records of the incident were obtained via a Freedom of Information request covering the highest speeds recorded by cameras in each London borough.
Richard Branson’s Virgin Hotels to open first London hotel in Shoreditch June 13, 2024 Virgin Hotels, the luxury lifestyle hospitality brand owned by Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, has announced its first London hotel will open this August in Shoreditch.
Norcros shares rise as bathroom supplier shows signs of resilience amid DIY slump June 13, 2024 Shares in Norcros are up this morning after the bathroom and kitchen supplier showed signs of resilient trade amid a slowdown in the home improvement market.
Mandarin Oriental: Five-star London hotel issues warning ahead of Trump v Biden rematch June 12, 2024 The luxury Mandarin Oriental hotel in London's Hyde Park has warned that the upcoming US election between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump is impacting the number of international guests heading to the capital.
Old Vic Theatre: £20m needed to keep historic London venue running ‘a challenge’ June 12, 2024 The Old Vic Theatre said it faces a challenge to raise the more than £20m needed to keep its historic Waterloo home in working order, as it battles to create a financial model robust enough - despite the success of its record breaking musical Groundhog Day.
Election 2024: Could the Blue Wall be about to crumble in Sevenoaks? June 12, 2024 Throughout the election campaign, political reporter Jessica Frank-Keyes is visiting the City’s commuter hotspots. First up, it’s Sevenoaks...
Wartime tunnels under the City of London will be transformed into a cultural site – if Camden agrees too June 11, 2024 Historic wartime tunnels under the City of London's High Holborn will become the latest tourist attraction - if Camden also says yes.
The Fat Duck: Group behind Heston Blumenthal’s restaurant slips into the red June 11, 2024 The group behind celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal’s restaurant The Fat Duck has slipped back into the red as it continues to battle with rising wages and running costs.