Why Turkey’s south western beaches are taking flight this spring April 24, 2023 Ancient sites and untouched beaches: Angelina Villa- Clarke on a fab corner of Turkey’s Turquoise Riviera In the abandoned town of Kayakoy, the streets are dusty and thyme grows tall and wild, scenting the air with a sweet piquancy. Derelict houses have gaping windows; ancient churches are in ruins, their frescoes faded and mosaics crumbling. [...]
Succession’s Brian Cox lands ‘villainous’ role in new James Bond TV series April 24, 2023 Many of us are still reeling over the final series of Succession, but Brian Cox is already looking to the future: he will play a “villainous” character in an upcoming James Bond TV series. Amazon Prime Video has collaborated with EON Productions to launch 007’s Road to a Million, an unscripted series where contestants will [...]
YSL splashes out record rent on Bond Street as luxury sector shrugs off cost of living concerns April 23, 2023 Luxury goods company Kering is set to pay a record rent for the UK, after agreeing a lease for Bond Street’s Yves Saint Laurent store. Market sources told The Sunday Times that Kering will cough up £13m a year for the six-storey West London store, beating Ralph Lauren’s previous record of £11m. The luxury group [...]
Oxford Street on cusp of something really ‘special’, New West End chief says April 23, 2023 Oxford Street is on the cusp of something “really special” and “exciting”, the chief of the New West End company has said, as store development and a boost in international tourism signals a return to better times for London’s most iconic shopping district. Dee Corsi, who oversees operations for the retail strip which spans from [...]
British tech tycoon Mike Lynch facing extradition to US loses appeal bid April 21, 2023 A British technology tycoon facing extradition to the United States has lost an appeal bid. Two judges finished considering Mike Lynch’s challenge at a High Court hearing in London on Thursday. Lord Justice Lewis and Mr Justice Julian Knowles ruled against him on Friday. They had heard how then-home secretary, Priti Patel, approved Dr Lynch’s extradition to the US, [...]
EP: 197 Ayr, Newbury & Hong Kong April 21, 2023 The Scottish Grand National at Ayr is the feature race this weekend where they also stage the Scottish Champion Hurdle, whilst Newbury host a trio of Group 3 flat races on Saturday alongside the always competitive Spring Cup Handicap. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of the weekend’s racing action with Wally [...]
The Punter Summary Podcast 22 April April 21, 2023 Here’s your chance to hear all of City AM racing editor Bill Esdaile’s best weekend tips in a short summary episode of ‘The Punter Podcast’ alongside Chris Barnett. The full weekend preview is also available on the City AM website. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated sports betting section for over a [...]
Gary Gensler’s creation of confusion is a toe-curling problem for crypto April 21, 2023 Jason Deane explains why he's still unfurling his toes after watching a particularly painful episode of the Gary Gensler Show.
Are men embarrassed to eat Coronation quiche? April 20, 2023 As the King’s Coronation looms, and with it, it’s signature quiche, Adam Bloodworth admits he’s one of many men embarrassed to order the eggy flan Who eats quiche? The egg based tart has a dry image, seen these days as the preserve of grandparents, academics, and people who can’t be bothered to make lunch. It’s [...]
Women in Payments Europe 2023 Unites Industry Trailblazers in London April 20, 2023 | Sponsored City A.M. is excited to announce that it will be a media partner for Women in Payments Symposium 2023. This year our symposium is taking place in London – Europe’s major fintech hub and a great place to host a major payments event for good reasons. As a leading global financial centre, the UK capital [...]