We desperately need more negative hotel reviews September 8, 2026 When you read a restaurant review, you expect it to be critical. The same is true of theatre reviews, which often reward shows with one star. The same can not be said for the travel industry. In that sphere, journalists are far less likely to say that something is bad. Barring those trashy TV shows [...]
The St Paul’s Cathedral Fabric outrage is a ridiculous moral panic September 8, 2026 St Paul’s Cathedral has announced a four-year collaboration with Fabric nightclub that will see DJs being brought into the capital’s most lauded pews, designed by Sir Christopher Wren. The four-year project has provoked outrage among groups including traditionalist Christians and historic preservation societies. Descendants of Lord Nelson called the events “an insult” to his memory, [...]
Grand Theft Auto maker hit with legal action over ‘unlawful’ employee dismissals September 7, 2026 The maker of blockbuster video game series Grand Theft Auto is set to face legal action over claims it unfairly dismissed 31 members of staff last year who had been working on the latest instalment of the series, Grand Theft Auto 6. An independent employee trade union representing the former employees, The Independent Workers of [...]
Five premium electric saloons, judged on more than price September 7, 2026 BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Porsche all want to sell you a luxury saloon that happens to be electric, but each one goes about it differently. Here’s what actually sets them apart, before we even get to the finance offers. A few years ago, choosing an electric executive car meant accepting you were buying something a [...]
City of London’s Rolls-Royce limo converted to electric power September 7, 2026 The City of London Corporation’s official limousine, a 1973 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI, has been converted into an electric vehicle. Commissioned by Alderwoman Dame Susan Langley DBE, the 697th Lord Mayor of the City of London, the battery-powered limousine is part of a plan to make the Corporation ‘net zero’ by 2027. Oxfordshire-based Electrogenic was handed [...]
Electra/Persona at the National Theatre review: A dull mash-up of Sophocles and Bergman September 4, 2026 Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss lead a visually striking but plodding Sophocles-Bergman mash-up at the National Theatre; read the review.
What to do in London this autumn, from festivals to art and theatre September 4, 2026 Plan your autumn in London with festivals, markets, theatre, design, film, food and rare building tours—see the top events to book now.
Vauxhall Corsa GSE review: a hardcore hot hatch that happens to be electric September 4, 2026 Vauxhall has a long history of building hot hatchbacks, from the Nova to the Astra, not forgetting several generations of Corsa. John Redfern finds out if the electric Corsa GSE is a worthy new chapter. For those of a certain age, the idea of a hot Vauxhall Corsa will conjure up certain thoughts. Possibly those [...]
New Range Rover Electric: First drive of long-awaited £154,000 SUV September 3, 2026 The new Range Rover Electric is here at last, with V8-rivalling poweThe new Range Rover Electric is here at last, with V8-rivalling power, a battery range of up to 372 miles and a price starting from £154,070. While formidable, the price is a relatively modest £6,390 more than a similarly powerful V8 petrol Range Rover [...]
As You Like It review: A Bridgerton look and a Celtic sound make for a truly mad production September 3, 2026 For those who remain sceptical that Shakespeare can be fun, allow me to prescribe the Globe's latest production of As You Like It.