Booze, chocolate, meat, flights: What will Labour tax next? March 28, 2025 Pitiful growth forecasts will tempt Reeves to impose sin taxes on everything from a can of coke to a holiday, says James Price I’ve previously called the Chancellor Reeves the Roundhead in these pages, in honour of her fun-killing ways. But she’s not the first Chancellor to tax having a good time. A tax designed [...]
Eating Dave’s Hot Chicken Reaper Tenders: Why do we love spicy food? March 27, 2025 I feel lightheaded, short of breath and the room has started to spin. Intense waves of heat radiate from my mouth throughout my entire body. The pain is searing, like someone is holding an open flame to my tongue. After a couple of bites my throat starts to swell, my lips are raw, my face has [...]
Once upon a time, Spring Statement day was fun March 25, 2025 Once upon a time, Spring Statement day was fun. Now, as an early-stage entrepreneur, it just fills me with dread, writes Michael Martins in today's Notebook.
I went storm chasing in Canada – but this Hawaii-style holiday offered so much more March 25, 2025 The irony is not lost on me that on the day I fly out to Canada’s Vancouver Island to chase some of the world’s gnarliest weather, the UK is being battered by its biggest storm in decades. Flights are being cancelled by the minute – airport boards lighting up red like Eighties arcade machines; travellers [...]
Five amazing things to do in London this weekend March 20, 2025 The weather can’t decide what to deliver us this weekend, but regardless, there’s fun to be had across the capital, whether you’re cheering on the British Olympics with a pint in hand or testing the limits of how many chicken wings you can eat a festival devoted to them.
The Capitalist: Feisty wonks, the Tooth Fairy and a CEO under citizen’s arrest March 20, 2025 Wonks at the CPS get feisty, the Tooth Fairy cuts costs and a CEO under citizen's arrest; catch up on the latest drama in The Capitalist.
Joe Marler on Saracens, standing up for England players and Six Nations March 15, 2025 Former England international prop Joe Marler is no stranger to saying what he thinks and doing what he wants. The recently retired 34-year-old has ridiculed the Haka and was famously banned for groping then-Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones. But now – speaking to City AM from a greyhound rehoming project, naturally – he went after [...]
Revolut: Consumers splashed out on aquariums and antiques in February March 12, 2025 According to data from UK fintech Revolut, UK consumer spending increased in the month of February, with a notable uptick in home renovation purchases, takeaways, and indoor entertainment. New data from Revolut tracked 93m card payments last month, revealing how consumer habits shifted after the January spending lull. Home renovations Spending on home supply stores [...]
The Debate: Should we stop eating avocados? March 12, 2025 Alan Titchmarsh has waged war on the avocado, but do we really need to stop eating them? Two writers hash in out in this week's debate.
Amsterdam city break: Where to stay and what to do March 7, 2025 Amsterdam is about to have its moment. This year marks the Dutch capital’s 750th birthday, with a year of celebratory events scheduled, while Eurostar has just restarted its fast direct London-Amsterdam service following the completion of a new terminal in Amsterdam, making it easier and quicker than ever to reach the Dutch capital. Where to [...]