Former Bank of England governor Lord Mervyn King named as next MCC president May 1, 2024 The former governor of the Bank of England, Lord Mervyn King, has been unveiled as the next president of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), home to Lord’s. King, who led Threadneedle street between July 2003 to 2013, called the appointment an ” extraordinary honour”, and will take over from current head, former professional player Mark [...]
Pity Monty Panesar – he’s being exploited by George Galloway May 1, 2024 Former England cricketer Monty Panesar has no idea what he’s getting himself into in standing to be an MP for George Galloway’s party, says Jack Mendel George Galloway’s recruitment of Monty Panesar as an election candidate shows he’s willing to exploit not only ethnic tensions for votes – but vulnerable individuals too. As a cricket [...]
UK house prices drop due to ‘affordability pressures’ and soaring mortgage costs May 1, 2024 Nationwide's latest House Price Index showed that while the cost of property fell month-on-month, the annual rate of change slowed too.
Hainault sword attack: Man arrested, 13-year-old boy dies in ‘critical’ incident April 30, 2024 Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said: "This must have been a terrifying incident for those concerned.
BHP: Mining giant floats £20bn settlement for Samarco dam disaster April 29, 2024 It responded to rumours in Brazil over compensation, saying that it had been in negotiations with the Brazilian state and authorities to agree on a settlement.
Two of the five horses which ran loose through London are in a ‘serious condition’ April 25, 2024 This comes after a total of five Army horses were seen galloping through the streets of London on Wednesday, with four soldiers injured, after being thrown by them.
Hipgnosis bidding battle hots up as Concord pips Blackstone bid April 25, 2024 This comes after Blackstone the board of Hipgnosis had said it would be “minded” to switch horses in a takeover battle should a firm offer from US private equity giant Blackstone arrive, over the weekend.
Cocaine: Drug kingpin found guilty of smuggling £132m-worth into Britain disguised as ink April 24, 2024 Jonathan Strogylos was found guilty at Isleworth Crown Court this week after being identified as the ringleader of a large-scale illegal operation.
Big Ben’s clock stopped this morning. Here’s why and when London’s most iconic watch will restart April 24, 2024 A House of Commons spokesperson said: “We are aware that the clock dials on the Elizabeth Tower were temporarily displaying the incorrect time this morning."
Horses on loose in London ‘accounted for’ by police and Army as four injured April 24, 2024 The City of London Police said by 9.44 am that they have been "contained" and the Army would be taking them away.
