Crisis in football: Former Culture chair calls on government to bailout lower league clubs September 28, 2020 MPs have called on the Culture Secretary to arrange a bailout of lower-league football clubs or risk “the collapse of the national league structure we have known for over one hundred years.” Damian Collins, former chair of the Culture Select Committee, has written to Oliver Dowden this morning warning him that the “government itself needs [...]
Mansion House offers virtual tours for City Giving Day September 17, 2020 The Lord Mayor’s City Giving Day is one of the highlights of the Square Mile calendar, but continuing Covid-19 restrictions mean it will look very different this year. However, the fundraising won’t stop – and the Lady Mayoress of the City of London will be hosting a ‘virtual tour’ of the Mansion House as part [...]
Fintech tie up helps City Giving Day go digital September 17, 2020 Fintech outfit GoodBox has joined forces with The Lord Mayor’s Appeal to ensure that 2020’s City Giving Day is just as big as ever despite this year’s unique circumstances. GoodBox has created a series of charitable challenges which City workers can nominate their colleagues to do – be it a 10km run or simply baking [...]
Don’t call it Scotch: First English Whisky Festival coming in October September 17, 2020 Think whisky and you’d be forgiven for thinking lashing rain, rocky outcrops and hearty Scottish accents – but those south of Hadrian’s Wall are forcing discerning fans to sit up and notice. So it’s fitting that October will see the first ever English Whisky Festival, showcasing more than 30 whiskies from 14 English distilleries. Read [...]
Cheers to that: Wine awards survive Covid as judges meet for tastings September 9, 2020 Nothing, seemingly, has escaped unscathed from the Covid-19 pandemic – and wine tasting is no different. But it’ll take more than a global viral panic to stop oenophiles from dishing out the awards for the world’s best wines, with Decanter’s judges completing their month of tasting notes and spitoons in Canary Wharf this week. For [...]
Bermondsey Street favourites to extend ‘eat out’ discount through September September 1, 2020 The August of discounted dinner may be behind us but the culinary treats will continue into September on Bermondsey Street. Much-loved restaurants on the foodie stretch, including Angela Hartnett’s Cafe Murano and José Pizarro’s restaurants José and Pizarro, will continue the 50 per cent discount into September on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Read more: Where [...]
Exclusive: Google to pass on digital tax cost to advertisers September 1, 2020 Google will increase the price of advertising on its platforms in the UK due to the Digital Services Tax, City A.M. can reveal. In an email sent to advertisers today, seen by City A.M., the tech giant laid out plans for a two per cent ‘UK DST Fee’ which will be added to invoices from [...]
Beavertown launch a park delivery service in Clissold Park August 7, 2020 Oof, it’s going to be a hot one this weekend. But if you’re in Stokey, the ever inventive Beavertown brewery is around to help you out with their new ‘SOS’ service. Together with location service what3words, they’re promising to hand deliver a free can of their north London-brewed beer to picnickers in Clissold Park this [...]
A pre-mixed Bloody Mary to your door? Cheers to that… August 7, 2020 We’ve all had the occasional, ahem, slow morning after a big night out – but fear not, because help may be on its way. Drinks firm Bloody Drinks have launched the first premium Bloody Mary in a can – and even better, if you live in east London, you can get it sent to your [...]
Talisker and Loch Fyne team up for whisky and oyster kit August 5, 2020 Famed Skye whisky distillery Talisker and seafood merchants Loch Fyne have teamed up for a treat on World Oyster Day. The new Talisker & Oyster Signature Pairing Kit combines two large drams of the distillery’s flagship single malt with a dozen oysters – and can be delivered to your door through Loch Fyne’s at home [...]
