Eustace Swiftly Ascending as Hong Kong’s go-to trainer January 3, 2025 RACING is back again in Hong Kong on Sunday for another exciting and competitive 10-race programme starting at 5.00am, and with all eyes drawn to one jockey. The Zac Purton show is dominating the racing scene in the city at present and shows no signs of abating. Purton produced a masterclass with a staggering 12-winner [...]
Australian Ashes winner heads to Lord’s to coach London Spirit in Hundred January 2, 2025 Former Australia and twice Ashes winning coach Justin Langer has replaced Trevor Bayliss as coach of Hundred team London Spirit. Langer’s appointment comes weeks after Bayliss left the head coach role at the Lord’s team after Spirit won just three matches across the last two seasons in ECB competition. The 54-year-old played over 100 Tests [...]
Someone is throwing a ‘death to Dry January’ party with a coffin and hearse January 2, 2025 Dry January doesn’t exactly have the best reputation – the idea of not drinking for an entire month is a miserable thought for many Brits, especially after the indulgences of Christmas. But one alcohol-free drinks brand is hoping to change all that. Mash Gang is throwing a ‘death to Dry January’ party on Saturday 18 [...]
Dairy giant Muller loses over £65m after Milk & More sale January 2, 2025 The UK and Ireland arm of dairy giant Muller slumped to a huge loss despite its sales rising by more than £100m, it has been revealed. The Shropshire-headquartered division of the German group fell to a pre-tax loss of £65.3m for 2023, delayed accounts show. The loss comes after the business also made a pre-tax [...]
Retailers get festive boost as more people head to shops January 2, 2025 There was an increase in the number of people who headed to the shops in December amid fears retailers face uncertain times after the festive season, analysts say. The 7.1 per cent increase in footfall in December from November is the greatest month-on-month rise since an 8.7 per cent jump was recorded in the same [...]
Five predictions for British politics in 2025 January 1, 2025 Eliot Wilson looks into his crystal ball to predict five things that will happen in the coming year There is an old Danish proverb, often misattributed to the New York Yankees’ legendary catcher Yogi Berra, that it is hard to make predictions, especially about the future. In politics, it can be high risk and high [...]
Ring in the New Year in Style: Your Guide to London’s Fireworks Extravaganza December 31, 2024 Planning a New Year’s Eve Getaway to London? London offers an amazing variety of options for celebrating New Year’s Eve. Whether you’re looking for a luxurious overnight package or a simple entertainment option, you’ll find plenty of choices to suit your needs. From dazzling fireworks displays illuminating the iconic London skyline, with the thrill of [...]
IAG, Rolls-Royce and Natwest: The FTSE 100’s winners of 2024 December 31, 2024 The FTSE 100 returned 5.8 per cent in 2024, but under the surface, a clear gap has emerged between the blue-chip index’s winners and losers. Quite a few stocks have fallen out of London’s main index, with companies like Burberry and Ocado being replaced by giants like Games Workshop and Alliance Witan. While around half [...]
Horse racing gets shot in arm as festive spectator numbers boom December 31, 2024 Horse racing tracks across the country boasted of increased attendances over the festive period as the sport got a much needed shot in the arm. Amid concerns in the sport about prize money and the number of horses starting in races, the Christmas break saw thousands flock to the country’s top courses. Newbury say spectator [...]
Ratcliffe, IPL and Littler: The City AM Sport 2024 year in review December 31, 2024 It was the year that was in sport; when iconic athletes retired, major brands made fascinating choices and one pole vaulter was knocked out of the Olympics because of his hefty package. The 12 months that made up 2024 weaved the retirement of cricketer James Anderson with the iconic breakdancer Raygun, it saw a German [...]