Disinformation wars: The digital mafia weaponising online news October 1, 2026 In part two of our investigation into the disinformation barons, Steve Dinneen dives into a world where hostile factions run smear campaigns for cash and victims have nowhere to hide. To catch up on the first part, follow this link “A fool may ask more questions in an hour than a wise man can answer in [...]
Man to Man review: Tilda Swinton is sublime in play about survival amid turmoil September 30, 2026 See Tilda Swinton command Man to Man, a stark survival drama tracing one woman’s ruse through Nazism, war, the Stasi and far-right echoes.
Toast the City Finalists: El Vino Fleet Street September 30, 2026 Discover El Vino Fleet Street, a historic City wine bar serving Spanish tapas, fine bottles and old London charm—visit this Toast the City finalist.
Think EVs are dull? The Peugeot E-208 GTI will change your mind September 30, 2026 Tim Pitt drives the new electric Peugeot E-208 GTI hot hatch. Can it rekindle the spirit of the classic 205 GTI? Europe’s car companies are increasingly looking backwards to move forwards. Retro styling, which began as a bit of a gimmick with the Volkswagen New Beetle in 1998, is now melded into the mainstream. Take [...]
The BMW i7 costs £1,449 a month. Is it worth it? September 30, 2026 BMW’s i7 is a luxury electric limousine costing £1,449 a month on current finance. But does the car justify that kind of monthly commitment? BMW i7 finance, how much does it cost? £1,449 a month is a lot of money to spend on a car, even if that car is a BMW i7. Yet that’s [...]
Temerario on-track: flat-out in Lamborghini’s ballistic V8 supercar September 29, 2026 Read how the 2027 Lamborghini Temerario’s updated hybrid V8 delivers brutal launches, 186mph pace and sharper track dynamics.
Free vodka martinis and other ways to celebrate National Vodka Day September 29, 2026 This week Londoners venturing to Borough Yard will find a 4m-high fountain delivering a supply of free vodka martinis. Every adult will be eligible to take one free vodka martini as part of a promotion by Swedish vodka brand Svedka, with 200 cocktails on offer each day. The event takes place at Borough Yards and [...]
British Airways defeats HMRC in £5.8m Heathrow cabin crew tax dispute September 29, 2026 British Airways has won a tax battle against HMRC over whether costs tied to cabin crew accommodation at London Heathrow Airport were subject to £5.8m in income tax and national insurance contributions. Following an appeal in June, the Upper Tribunal ruled in favour of the airline on Monday, dismissing the tax authority’s claim and finding [...]
Soho House founder’s new hotel could rebirth central London nightlife September 29, 2026 St Clement hotel from Soho House founder Nick Jones feels unusually hedonistic for 2026, with dimly lit bars and restaurants, and new sightlines over the Thames Blame Nick Jones if you’re sick of hearing about members’ clubs. He invented the modern iteration of them when he founded Soho House in 1995, now with over 250,000 [...]
London’s best pub crawl through our Toast the City finalists September 29, 2026 As we prepare to reveal the City’s best boozer at our Toast the City awards, we sent wine writer Libby Brodie on a pub crawl through some of the contenders Nowhere in the world does pubs like the City of London. We have absolutely nailed it. We do firesides, board games, slowly poured pints, waxy [...]