‘Be more Trumpian’ – Mandelson discussed dire economy and ‘lack of verve’ with key Starmer ally June 1, 2026 One of Keir Starmer’s closest allies hit out at Downing Street’s thinking on economic policy as he complained about the government’s push to tax people to pay for more benefits, the latest Mandelson files have revealed. Pat McFadden told Peter Mandelson in May last year that meetings he attended centred on questions about hiking taxes [...]
Sadiq Khan: London tech boom can weather ‘dizzying’ AI risks June 1, 2026 Sadiq Khan has insisted London is “busy writing” the future of AI despite the “dizzying” risks posed by the technology, as fresh figures show the capital has reclaimed its position as Europe’s leading tech hub. The Mayor of London said AI presents both “impacts and opportunities”, but argued the capital was well placed to benefit [...]
Labour voters lead AI adoption as public remains split on impact June 1, 2026 Labour supporters are more likely to use AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude than voters of any other major political party, new polling has found. The latest City AM/Freshwater Strategy poll of UK voters found Labour backers are the heaviest users of AI assistants, while two-thirds (66 per cent) of voters overall have used [...]
M&S chief’s pay slashed by £3m after cyberattack turmoil June 1, 2026 The boss of Marks & Spencer has seen his pay slashed by more than 40 per cent after a crippling cyberattack forced the supermarket to scrap its bonus policy across the business. Stuart Machin received £3.97m in the 12 months to April, according to the company’s annual report, down sharply from the £7m he was [...]
Milburn NEET review: Anger crackles from the page but will Labour act? June 1, 2026 Alan Milburn's review into Britain's economically inactive youth (or NEETs) makes for extraordinary reading, but will the government act?
Can Newcastle go posh? Our honest review of city’s first five-star hotel May 29, 2026 In a far cry from the late noughties zeitgeist of Geordie Shore, Hotel Gotham offers a fresh brand of sexy that differentiates Newcastle from its MTV days. Once famous as the hangout for characters from that reality show, like Scotty T and Gary ‘the parsnip’ Beadle, Newcastle has quietly been building a higher-end repertoire of [...]
Music venues are in dire straits: V&A show asks how we can help May 28, 2026 As the V&A opens its Lost Music Venues exhibition, James Balmont asks we can save the grassroots institutions under threat A trip to the V&A often conjures up images of great Renaissance sculptures, haute couture and centuries-old tapestries – but those patronising the Kensington institution this summer will find something very different. In Lost Music [...]
Starmer’s social media ban puts emotions above data May 28, 2026 By parading grieving parents through Downing Street, Number 10 risks presenting a false picture of the dangers of social media.
TG Jones owner Modella buys Flying Tiger in latest high street swoop May 27, 2026 Modella Capital has snapped up Flying Tiger Copenhagen in the private equity firm’s latest swoop on the British high street. The private equity firm sealed the previously trailed deal with Danske Bank and Nordea, the owners of Flying Tiger, on Wednesday. Modella bought Claire’s Accessories before shortly pushing it into administration and its empire of [...]
Sunshine spritzes! The best rooftop bars in Kensington and Chelsea May 27, 2026 Heatwave chic is now a thing (you heard it here first). So prepare your finery, as we’re off to West London: here are the best rooftop bars in Kensington and Chelsea to book to impress your Square Mile mates. It comes following our recent guides to rooftop bars in the Square Mile and our guide [...]