Fancy festivals making partying comfortable not chaotic May 31, 2022 You’ve been keeping up the party spirit even though you’ve been bogged down by mud. After a long day, you can’t face the thought of returning to a busy campsite to see whether your tent has been blown over by the wind or not. You just want the feeling of being at home while in [...]
Nose around a central London house for the weekend with Onefinestay May 31, 2022 The weekend: For a recent milestone birthday I decided I wanted to celebrate with an intimate group of friends – but I couldn’t face hosting a dinner party at home. A gathering in the private dining room of a restaurant was an alternative but they can lack atmosphere. So when I discovered that Onefinestay allows [...]
Bitcoin price up as crypto market rally continues May 31, 2022 It’s been a strong start to the week in the crypto markets, with the price of Bitcoin again rising above $31,000 after nine weeks of losses.
Explainer-in-brief: firing up the coal plants to stave off the dark of night May 31, 2022 Six million British households could face power cuts this winter, as the consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine send shockwaves across the energy supply chain. This is bad news not only for the people affected, who could see their electricity cut in the early mornings and evenings, but also for the green transition. Keeping the [...]
Manchester City want more signings after Haaland, says chairman Al Mubarak May 31, 2022 Manchester City plan to follow the recruitment of Erling Haaland with more summer signings, says chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak. The Premier League champions beat a host of top clubs to lure prolific Norway striker Haaland from Borussia Dortmund earlier this month. City have also been linked with moves for Leeds and England midfielder Kalvin Phillips [...]
Crypto markets pick up as China eases lockdowns May 30, 2022 Bitcoin yesterday extended its streak of declining weekly returns to a record nine weeks, with the price of the largest cryptocurrency closing the week at just above the $29k mark. Previously, Bitcoin had never gone through more than six weeks in a row without a positive return. However, in contrast to recent weekly closes, Bitcoin [...]
MPs wait on influencer pay review following concerns about gaps May 30, 2022 MPs have urged the government to look into pay standards across the influencer marketplace, especially following evidence of racial pay gaps of TikTok and Instagram stars.
Pride in London 2022: The best events for celebration and protest this June May 30, 2022 It’s about to be Pride Month, and it’s the first year since you know what that there’s a selection of events taking place without any worry about restrictions. So whether you’re celebrating or protesting, here are the best Pride in London 2022 events to head to this month. Of course, the biggest will be the [...]
Japan reopens after two years: Time for that trip of a lifetime May 30, 2022 After two years of closure to tourists, Japan will welcome visitors from 10 June. Steve Hogarty takes a trip from Osaka into the ancient Japanese countryside. Osaka’s main entertainment district, Dotonbori is a kind of psychedelic, neon circus. Brilliant, colourful lights bounce off the glass-fronted buildings, and below they transform the surface of the canal [...]
Just Eat’s Grubhub sale goes sour as tech shares continue to slip May 29, 2022 Just Eat's sale of Grubhub may be scuppered as brutal market movements wipe £5bn off its valuation and bosses prepare for a major writedown.