If the promise is good growth in every postcode, London can’t be an afterthought October 28, 2026 As ministers look beyond the capital, they shouldn't lose sight of a simple fact: London's success remains critical to the UK economy.
‘You can walk in the road!’: Inside Oxford Street’s first day without traffic October 26, 2026 As the first phase of the mayor's Oxford Street pedestrianisation project began, Anna Moloney rushed to Selfridges to soak up the scene.
Can wine school teach me to talk like a sommelier? October 22, 2026 Could a day spent learning to tell your Pinots from your plonks at London’s WSET turn the average wine-lover into a bona fide wine connoisseur? Carys Sharkey finds out The UK’s wine sector is going through a period of chop and change. The UK is still the second largest importer of wine in the world, [...]
The Debate: Should you be fined for playing music on the bus? October 21, 2026 Local authorities could be empowered to give out £100 fines to 'loudcasters' on buses. We hear the case for and against in this week's Debate
Blocking Lewisham Shopping Centre proves Zack Polanski’s Greens are the worst force in UK politics October 21, 2026 Lewisham’s Green council has forced Landsec to pull out of shovel-ready plans to redevelop the shopping centre after objecting that it did not contain enough social homes. This is real-time evidence of the damage socialism does to an economy, says Alys Denby The Greens are the worst extremists in British politics. It’s not only their [...]
US cybersecurity startup bets $200m on London expansion October 20, 2026 A US cybersecurity startup valued at $3.5bn is opening a new London hub as part of a $200m expansion across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, creating 200 jobs as demand for cyber defences surges. Chainguard, backed by investors including Sequoia Capital, Lightspeed and General Catalyst, will establish its regional headquarters in Clerkenwell as it [...]
‘Disaster’: Advisers raise the alarm on family business tax raid October 19, 2026 John Healey’s potential tax raid on family businesses could make handing down companies to the next generation a “disaster” and damage the economy, advisers have warned. The Chancellor is reportedly considering proposals to levy income tax when business owners hand down to their children, potentially almost doubling the bill. Under current rules, transfers can be [...]
Uber beats London cabbies in £340m court battle October 19, 2026 Uber has defeated a £340m legal claim brought by 13,000 London black cab drivers after the High Court ruled they had waited too long to sue the ride-hailing giant. The ruling, handed down on Monday, throws out two linked lawsuits brought by thousands of cabbies and two former private hire operators, Kabbee and Iride, over [...]
LaCage: The new bougie Kensington sports bar trying to change the game October 19, 2026 Does London need another sports bar? The capital is hardly short of a spot or two to chill out (or rage) and indulge in the big Premier League match, cricket showdown or Formula 1 race. Well it’s got one, and it is fair to say it’s purposely positioning itself in a different lane. Because the [...]
UK company profit warnings surge as Iran war drives up costs October 19, 2026 Profit warnings from London listed businesses reached the highest levels in nearly two years over the summer, as an energy shock brought on by the Iran war fuelled inflation. Businesses issued 65 profit warnings during the period, up from 59 in the second quarter, according to the latest analysis from EY. It also marked the [...]