G7 agrees to release diesel reserves after crisis meeting Energy Leaders from the G7 have agreed to tap into 100m of diesel and oil from their reserves in a bid to stave off a soaring supply crisis and end an escalating feud between the Euope and the US. The club of wealthy democracies said on Friday that they would work with the International Energy Agency [...]
Chinese car sales top 300,000 in Britain this year as European rivals lose ground Motoring More than 300,000 Chinese cars have been sold in the UK so far this year, setting a fresh record as European rivals lose ground. Chinese carmakers made up five of the top 25-performing brands in the first nine months of the year, data from The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed, accounting [...]
What’s on in October Sponsored October brings a picturesque transition to London, with golden leaves across the parks, cooler weather, and fewer crowds, the city begins to feel cosy. Whether you’re heading out for Halloween night or attending the Central London Alliance Summit, there’s no shortage of things to do this month. Between family-friendly activities, West End theatre shows, and [...]
London is running out of development land for sport teams to build stadiums on October 2, 2026 One of London’s greatest assets is its varied and wide-ranging sports scene; six Premier League football clubs, many further down the pyramid; iconic rugby, tennis and cricket grounds; indoor arenas as far as the eye can see. But with success comes a desire to expand and grow. Chelsea are actively assessing options for a new [...]
Arab nations rally behind Infantino, leaving Uefa isolated in bid to oust Fifa president October 2, 2026 Fifa president Gianni Infantino has received a major boost to his hopes of re-election after the Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA) gave him its firm backing. The move, announced by UAFA following a meeting of its directors this week, is significant as it further weakens the coalition of Europe, North America and the Caribbean, [...]
‘It’s a s**t show’ – Legal 500 accidentally publishes damning barrister reviews October 2, 2026 Legal 500 has been forced to take down its site after the firm mistakenly published negative reviews alongside its top lawyer rankings. The publisher, which evaluates law firms, solicitors and barristers across 100 countries, pulled its site on Friday for “maintenance” after it had emerged bad reviews were accidentally accompanying the profiles of those who [...]
Manchester City facing further punishment from FA over Premier League charges October 2, 2026 The Football Association has warned that it could take additional disciplinary action against Manchester City if the guilty verdicts in its Premier League case are upheld. City are already facing the possibility of relegation, points penalties, fines, transfer bans and stripped titles after an independent commission found them guilty of more than 100 Premier League [...]
Nike: Shares fall, S&P 100 ejection and Mbappe out October 2, 2026 Nike shares continued to fall this week after the sportswear giant warned of a decline in revenue over the coming year. The American firm, fresh off the back of news that it would be ejected from the S&P 100, adjusted its share price amid a mixed first fiscal quarter. Its statement comes alongside layoff warnings [...]
Price pressures hit firms amid uncertain outlook and fears of interest rate hikes October 2, 2026 Firms’ inflation expectations for the next 12 months rose higher, according to closely watched Bank of England survey, the results of which could pile pressure on policymakers to raise interest rates. The Bank’s monthly survey of firms’ price expectations, the Decision Makers’ Panel, showed price expectations becoming more jittery as costs from the energy price [...]
Gordon Ramsay restaurants top £100m as Lucky Cat ‘star performer’ October 2, 2026 Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant group took more than £100m in revenue in the UK last year, as the group named its five Bishopsgate sites its “star performer”. The celebrity chef’s 34 UK restaurants posted a three per cent uplift in revenue to £100.7m in 2025, as its operating loss narrowed from £7.3m to £5.8m. Gordon Ramsay’s [...]