By: Frances Leach

Frances Leach is a communications and campaigns consultant, with a focus on sustainable fashion. She is a former Labour Party advisor and writes about UK politics.

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Baglioni Hotel: A slice of Italy beside Hyde Park

The world may be making a spirited attempt to put Covid behind it, but that doesn’t mean international travel is suddenly a breeze. Couple this with over-booked and over-priced UK staycation destinations such as Cornwall and York, and you have a holiday dilemma. So why not take the sting out of a weekend break by [...]
Paying for the privilege: inside the members’ club with a conscience

As I write this, the weight of the world’s many crises feels heavy on my shoulders. The Conduit’s reopening comes at a time of general global unease. Closed in 2020 during the pandemic, and following the exceptional collective effort of its co-founders, team, and board thereafter, it will make its return next week to an [...]
DEBATE: Should employees be given extra mental health sick days?

David Collington, Head of Benefits Consultancy at Barnett Waddingham, says NO Mental health has rightly shot to the top of risk registers across the country, and is a core threat to the functioning of our businesses, economy and society if left unattended. But our focus should not be on extra “mental health sick days”. It’s [...]

Arsenal praised for ‘Big Club’ move after ending Visit Rwanda partnership

England Ashes fans set to top up Australia’s coffers months after bumper British and Irish Lions tour

Michael Caines checks in at The Stafford

By: Frances Leach

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