New ‘360 degree video’ of David Attenborough hits central London May 8, 2026 A new immersive installation at Outernet – that mad box of screens outside Tottenham Court Road station – will celebrate the life of Sir David Attenborough as he turns 100. The five-minute “360 degree video” launches today, with fans able to simply walk in and gawp at animations and real-world footage of David Attenborough. Entitled [...]
Evolv: Revenue at Quaglinos, Coq d’Argent, Madison and Bluebird owner soars May 8, 2026 The group behind restaurants including Quaglinos, Coq d’Argent, Madison and Bluebird has seen its earnings surge despite the challenges facing the hospitality sector. Evolv – formerly D&D London – saw revenue increase 20 per cent from £126.3m to £151.6m year-on-year, with Ebitda rising from £2.6m to £14.6m. Evolv reported a modest loss of £6.8m for [...]
Patrick Cox: Tax the rich, bring back the guillotine! May 8, 2026 Iconic 90s shoe designer Patrick Cox, and soon-to-be Cordwainer, takes us on a trip down memory lane in this week's Square Mile and Me.
Prem Rugby chiefs admit its ‘challenging’ to compete with Top 14 May 8, 2026 Prem Rugby chiefs have admitted competing with the French Top 14 has been “challenging” given English salary cap rules. Clubs across England can spend around £8m per season on their squad, with £6.4m of that the standard cap and the remaining a series of credits and allowances. The French Top 14 will see its salary [...]
UK borrowing costs waver as Starmer insists he will not ‘walk away’ May 8, 2026 Government borrowing costs – which are reflected in changes in gilt yields – have edged lower as City traders were calmed by Sir Keir Starmer’s insistence that he would not “walk away”. Gilts were the best performing government bonds out of any G7 nation on Friday morning as 10-year yields dropped by around eight basis [...]
HMRC: self-employed workers twice as likely to file taxes late May 8, 2026 Self-employed workers are twice as likely to file their taxes late compared to higher earners, City AM can reveal, amid renewed focus over the administrative burden facing freelancers and sole traders. Those that are self-employed and on the lowest incomes below the basic tax rate threshold, are “significantly more likely to miss the self assessment [...]
Forget non-doms, it’s the British founder exodus that matters May 8, 2026 Non-doms leaving is hardly surprising. It's the British founders rearranging their affairs that should make us worry, writes Simon Malkiel.
Premier League Predictions: Manchester City and Arsenal maintain title challenge, misery for Manchester United, and can Tottenham see off Leeds? May 8, 2026 It is week 36 in the Premier League, and most teams have just three games left to either finish in a blaze of glory or salvage something from a sorry campaign. There are still issues to resolve at the top and bottom of the table, while in the middle lie a host of clubs still [...]
IAG: British Airways owner plays down jet fuel shortage concerns May 8, 2026 British Airways owner IAG has played down fears of a jet fuel shortage forcing it to cancel flights this summer but warned investors to expect lower earnings as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The London-listed carrier said the pan-regional war that has now dragged into its third month will have [...]
Paddy Power owner’s London exit fears mount as shares slide May 8, 2026 Flutter Entertainment is facing fresh scrutiny after analysts warned the gambling giant’s battered share price is effectively “pricing in zero US growth”, as fears mount over a potential full London Stock Exchange exit. The Paddy Power and FanDuel owner has come under renewed pressure after cutting guidance despite posting stronger quarterly revenues, with investors increasingly [...]