Rishi Sunak’s ‘City chic’ style is bringing back the suit October 27, 2022 Rishi Sunak represents many firsts: he is the first prime minister of South Asian origin, the first to hold an MBA, and the first, perhaps, to be wealthier than the sovereign who invited him to form a government. But he is also unusual for a male prime minister in being acutely conscious of style and [...]
Blindness in Ghana October 27, 2022 | City Talk Ghana, like many nations, has a clear divide between those who are wealthy and those who live in poverty. Many Ghanaians live in conditions where they do not have access to healthcare or the resources to assist them out of the cycle of poverty. The lack of accessibility to healthcare can often push those suffering [...]
Best pasta in London, according to Pasta Envangelists October 27, 2022 Roberta D’Elia, head chef at Pasta Evangelists, shares her top five places to enjoy a bowl of pasta in the capital. The pasta bar in Harrods I may be slightly biased given this one is run by Pasta Evangelists but The Pasta Bar is the go-to for the most edifying fresh pasta experience in London, [...]
Best Halloween drinks to stock up the drinks cabinet October 26, 2022 Halloween means different things to different people. For some it’s a theatrical celebration of the macabre, for others an opportunity to explore the darker aspects of the supernatural, and then there are those for whom it’s just about gorging on bucket-loads of sweets. However you mark the occasion, we have a drink for you. If [...]
Halloween in London: the best spooky things to do October 26, 2022 Halloween is this coming Monday which means London’s bars and restaurants have all manner of spooky Halloween events to celebrate. Whether you’re looking to go pumpkin carving, partying with themed cocktails, or just for some decent food, here are the best Halloween events in London this weekend. Pumpkins in Covent Garden It’s not quite the [...]
A Lord of the Rings pilgrimage to The Ribble Valley October 24, 2022 THE WEEKEND: I’m a lifelong fan of the great JRR Tolkien, and so to mark the release of the new Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power series dropping on Amazon, I’m visiting the village of Hurst in Lancashire’s rural Ribble Valley, which has a circular 9 km trail in honour of the Lord of [...]
Portland Oregon is the best of the West Coast – and a new direct flight makes visiting easy October 24, 2022 Portland Oregon is your new West Coast city visit, thanks to a new direct British Airways flight route
Why Tech Needs To Support Women In Menopause October 24, 2022 Brain fog leading to poor concentration, tiredness, low mood and reduced or lowered confidence: these are all symptoms of menopause that affect women at work. A CIPD survey of 1,409 women experiencing menopause symptoms was led by YouGov and found that 59% of working women between the ages of 45 and 55 who are experiencing [...]
New Rolls-Royce Spectre is the world’s most opulent electric car October 24, 2022 The Rolls-Royce Spectre is the British marque's first EV: an imposing four-seat coupe that promises to raise the bar for refinement.
Black Adam review: A slick but forgettable superhero romp October 23, 2022 The latest DC spectacular is a film conjured by the internet, with Dwayne Johnson linked to the role by eager fans since at least the mid-2000s. The former wrestler’s armour has been slightly dented by the failures of Jungle Cruise and Red Notice last year, can Black Adam put him back on top? Set in [...]