William Wolfe’s Guide to Living Excellently in London – an extract from this amazing new book November 24, 2021 This new book by the fictional William Wolfe is a who’s who of the London luxury scene – here are some of his top tips: In the 1960s a gentleman couldn’t possibly exist without Sir Francis Chichester’s Guide to Good Living in London. It was a pocket-sized map of the West End and the City, [...]
Brit Awards drops gender-specific categories to address non-binary exclusion November 23, 2021 The Brit Awards has confirmed today that it will get rid of gender-specific categories in its annual celebration.
As companies want to bond post-Covid, corporate ski breaks are a growth area November 23, 2021 While the tired old cliche of corporate teambuilding weekends might be orienteering in Hampshire or perhaps a spot of paintballing somewhere outside of Milton Keynes, the reality can be reassuringly different. Award-winning travel specialist Leo Trippi organises ski breaks for corporate groups, from small groups of executives to entire workforces. We caught up with CEO [...]
Porsche reveals ‘sweet spot’ Taycan GTS Sport Turismo November 22, 2021 A GTS version of the electric Porsche Taycan has debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show – along with a new Sport Turismo body style.
Lexus NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid review: smooth operator November 22, 2021 The new Lexus NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid promises big tax savings and a painless ownership experience.Tim Pitt drives it.
Every man wants an Everyman: group forecasts booming profits November 22, 2021 The owner of Everyman cinemas has forecasted higher profits, thanks to a good “appetite” for high-end cinemas.
60 Seconds With: Samantha Williams on the intersect of art and culture November 22, 2021 In this series of interviews I’ve been chatting with people who work at the intersect of culture and commerce in the City of London. Today I’m with Samantha Williams, who I met at the launch of PLAY project, a collaboration between the Guildhall Students, Culture Mile and Brookfield Properties. Williams, UK marketing manager for Brookfield [...]
Last Orders: Restaurant insolvencies jump 31 per cent amid rising expenses November 22, 2021 Restaurant insolvencies rise by 31 per cent as costs rise ahead of customer demand in a post-lockdown economy.
Anything for Adele: Spotify removes shuffle button from albums November 21, 2021 Adele has convinced Spotify to remove the shuffle button from album pages, saying that "art tells a story and our stories should be listened to as we intended"
Chimp-trekking and clifftop archery in Rwanda November 19, 2021 I’m on my hands and knees, mud-caked and scratched to pieces, while a sticky-legged insect is meandering its way down the back of my neck. Somewhere in front of me I can hear the gentle snick snick of machetes slicing through corkscrew ferns and above me murky sunlight bleeds through the thick forest canopy. I [...]