Exclusive: Tao Group to open its first UK venture at new Marylebone hotel June 6, 2023 Hakkasan owner Tao Group Hospitality will launch its first new UK restaurant at the new The BoTree hotel in Marylebone, which is set to open its doors this summer. The hospitality offering will include flagship restaurant Lavo, which will serve “coastal Italian fare” as well as a more casual dining option and bars. New York-based [...]
Legends Tour offering amateur golfers chance to live the life of a jet-setting pro June 6, 2023 If you have ever day-dreamed at your desk of living the life of a professional golfer, then the Legends Tour has just the package for you. Travel to the Jersey Legends tournament by private jet, rub shoulders in the locker room with greats such as Ian Woosnam, and tee it up against them in a [...]
Minister of State for Culture ‘worried’ about Phillip Schofield’s health June 6, 2023 The Minister of State for Digital and Culture has said she is concerned about the mental health of Phillip Schofield. Schofield left his job at This Morning last week after admitting to a workplace affair with a 20-year-old runner and has been accused of an abuse of power. ITV is investigating following further claims of [...]
James May: Top Gear’s future and my real relationship with Jeremy Clarkson June 6, 2023 He’s one third of the controversial team behind The Grand Tour and Top Gear. Adam Bloodworth speaks to James May about being woke, Freddie Flintoff’s accident and working with Jeremy Clarkson “I’ve put my foot down about that,” declares James May, a handful of M&Ms in hand. “I’ve had a stern word. Stop dressing me [...]
Amanda Holden takes swipe at Holly Willoughby by mimicking her This Morning speech June 6, 2023 Amanda Holden has been making subtle digs at both Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield over the last couple of weeks following the news that Schofield has left This Morning over an inappropriate workplace relationship. Holden at first tweeted a muscle arm emoji when Schofield announced he was leaving the show, and this morning she mimicked [...]
Ange management: Tottenham Hotspur confirm Postecoglou as new coach June 6, 2023 Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the appointment of treble-winning Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou as their new head coach. The 57-year-old, who has won league titles in his native Australia, Japan and Scotland, has signed a four-year contract. Postecoglou is the long-term replacement for Antonio Conte, who was sacked in March after just 16 months in charge. [...]
Apex Group lands $1m sponsorship deal with SailGP June 6, 2023 Financial services provider Apex Group has agreed a three-year sponsorship deal with SailGP believed to be worth in excess of $1m, City A.M. can reveal. The deal, to be announced this week, will see Apex become the exclusive financial solutions partner for SailGP, which has just completed its third season. The sailing competition is backed [...]
Manchester City named world’s most valuable football club brand June 6, 2023 Treble-chasing Manchester City have added another title – the world’s most valuable football club brand. City have received the accolade from leading brand consultancy Brand Finance, whose annual Football 50 list is published today. The Abu Dhabi-owned club have overtaken Real Madrid at the top of the rankings for the first time following their sustained [...]
Swiatek sets up repeat of 2022 French Open final vs Gauff in quarters June 5, 2023 Iga Swiatek will play a repeat of last year’s French Open final this week with her win yesterday against Lesia Tsurenko earning her a quarter-final tie against American Coco Gauff. The world No1 from Poland beat her Ukrainian opponent in the fourth round of the French Open after Tsurenko retired while Gauff toppled Anna Schmiedlova [...]
Sabalenka vs Svitolina French Open clash the highest profile Ukraine vs Belarus-Russia match since war began June 5, 2023 It’s been 16 months since Russian president Vladimir Putin illegally invaded Ukraine – supported by Belarus – and nearly a decade since the occupation of the Crimean peninsula. But tomorrow, over 1,200 miles away from Kiev at the French Open, is set to see the most notable meeting since the 2022 war began between players [...]