Reform UK chiefs ask to meet gilt holders amid bond rout September 3, 2026 Robert Jenrick has asked to meet with top traders at the likes of Barclays and Goldman Sachs in London and New York who hold UK gilts as a recent surge in borrowing costs threatens the UK’s public finances. Reform’s Treasury spokesman announced at the Reform conference that he had written to the major holders of [...]
Tower of London curbs on skyscrapers ‘will cost City £1.2bn’ September 3, 2026 Plans to protect views of the Tower of London will cost the economy £1.2bn in lost economic output every year, the City of London Corporation has warned. Historic England, the government’s heritage watchdog, is battling to secure a “larger uninterrupted gap of clear sky” between the medieval prison and the cluster of skyscrapers on the [...]
Marilyn, Musk and Murdoch: Our guide to the 83rd Venice Film Festival 2026 September 3, 2026 Explore Venice Film Festival 2026’s lineup, from Danny Boyle’s Ink and an Oasis documentary to films on Musk, Marilyn Monroe and doom-prepping.
My stressful night at London’s ultra luxe £1k a night hotel where I found glass in my food September 3, 2026 Glass in my food and someone else’s safe code sent to my room: The £1,000 a night Six Senses London wellness hotel that caused a night of anxiety. By Adam Bloodworth Six Senses’ new Bayswater hotel is one of only a handful in the capital that can command north of a grand per night, putting [...]
Why the smart money should be on rugby sevens September 3, 2026 Why should we be taking more notice of rugby sevens at the moment, asks former player Jim Hamilton. There are different versions of rugby, and while the 15-a-side game will always be my Everest, sevens offers something completely different. The sport is simple to follow, fast and incredibly athletic, and it allows individual personalities and [...]
The Capitalist: Tugendhat does the triple lock hop September 3, 2026 Burnham goes to Sainos, Fuse CEO short circuits and Tugendhat flip flops on triple lock; catch up on the latest gossip in The Capitalist.
Zack Polanski to stand in by-election for Keir Starmer’s seat September 3, 2026 Green Party leader Zack Polanski will stand to become an MP in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election after Sir Keir Starmer quit parliament. Polanski, who is currently a London Assembly member, is solidly backed by Green Party members to stand as the party’s candidate in what has historically been considered as a Labour safe [...]
What’s On This September In London September 3, 2026 September brings the tail end of summer into a golden autumn shift across London. The city settles into a lively rhythm with The city settles into a lively rhythm with energetic sports fixtures, live music evenings, and thought-provoking exhibitions. It is an ideal season to catch a movie night near historic landmarks and gather for [...]
Giving up vegan arm helps Britain’s biggest meatpacker eye profit surge September 3, 2026 The UK’s biggest meatpacker has upgraded its profit target after offloading its loss-making vegan arm. FTSE 250 listed Hilton, which packages beef, lamb and fish, said it now expected to make a pre-tax profit of between £66m and £71m, a 10 per cent uplift from its previous forecast range. That comes after the firm sold [...]
Lloyd’s of London profit slides as bond market jitters bite September 3, 2026 The world’s leading insurance and reinsurance market has suffered a slump in profit after being weighed down by bond market jitters. Lloyd’s of London took a 16.7 per cent hit to its pre-tax profit £3.5bn for the first six months of 2026. Gross written premiums leapt 6.9 per cent to £34.7bn, up from £32.5bn last [...]