Lord Gilbert considered to lead BBC funding review June 11, 2022 Lord Gilbert is reportedly in the race to lead the BBC’s funding review. Gilbert, who was recently snubbed in favour of Lord Grade as chair of Ofcom, is among the people being considered by culture secretary Nadine Dorries, Sky News first reported. Whitehall sources told the outlet Gilbert would be an “uncontroversial” choice but that [...]
Fuel pump theft on the rise as petrol reaches £100 for first time June 11, 2022 Thefts at fuel pumps have soared as Britons are increasingly struggling to pay for the petrol and diesel to fill up their cars. According to data from Forecourt Eye, non-payment methods such as driving away or pretending not to have a a wallet have gone up 39 per cent since January. “This is not a [...]
Trafigura’s profits rise to $2.7bn following surge in commodities price June 11, 2022 Trafigura’s profits have soared after the price of commodities surged following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In the six months ended 31 March, the group’s net earnings went up to £2.7bn – 22 per cent above 2021 levels – while revenue rose 73 per cent to around $171bn. “The Ukraine crisis placed supply chains under [...]
Leave No Traces review: A laboured Polish language Oscar hopeful June 11, 2022 True crime has enjoyed a wave of popularity in the streaming age, inviting viewers to piece together what happened as the clues come in. While Leave No Traces doesn’t have quite the same mystery, it does show how impactful cinema can be derived from real events. Set in 1983, Poland’s submission for this year’s Best [...]
Government lambasted for ‘half-baked’ food strategy June 11, 2022 The UK Government was lambasted for delivering a “half-baked” food strategy for England, with critics especially concerned about the apparent lack of a tax on sugar and salt. The plan was initially announced by cabinet minister Michael Gove in 2019 to make sure food was “safe, healthy and affordable,” for all. Gove appointed the co-founder [...]
Swan Song review: A finely coiffed LGBTQ+ comedy June 11, 2022 There has been a rise in the number of LGBTQ+ stories being told in movies and TV, but generally they have been about younger characters coming of age in the modern world. New comedy-drama Swan Song puts the spotlight on a different age bracket, crafting a small tale with a lot of heart. Udo Kier [...]
EasyJet pilots say travel chaos could get worse this summer June 11, 2022 Travel chaos could worsen during the summer, easyJet’s pilots have told the airline. Members of the French SNPL pilots’ union working for the low-cost carrier sent a letter to chief executive Johan Lundgren arguing the situation will continue to worsen, as easyJet reported “unprecedented chaos” and “operational meltdowns” over the last few weeks, the i [...]
Hustle review: Adam Sandler finds his acting hat again in sports drama June 11, 2022 Every now and again, Adam Sandler remembers he can act. Before it became a social media punchline, 2019’s Uncut Gems contained the best performance of the comedy giant’s career, almost making you forget all about the hideous Netflix comedies that have made him millions. Happily, this week sees the arrival of more serious Sandler in [...]
Senior bondholders call for talks over Matalan’s future June 11, 2022 Matalan’s senior bondholders have reportedly called for talks over the retailer’s future as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite into the company. Lenders have sought the advice of financial services firm Perella Wellbeing to understand what their options are as they are set to receive a £350m payment next year, Sky News first reported. Junior [...]
Octopus Energy joins bid for collapsed Bulb June 11, 2022 Octopus Energy has joined the bid to takeover collapsed energy provider Bulb. City A.M. understands from industry sources Octopus Energy is one of multiple suppliers interested in Bulb Energy. The supplier has maintained an interest in acquiring Bulb’s 1.6m customers since its collapse in November. People close to the matter have said British Gas’s owner [...]
