Wetherspoon boss attacks Labour for ‘high street dereliction’ as profit falls October 2, 2026 Pub chain Wetherspoon has hit out at the government for causing “high street dereliction” by hiking taxes, as the company’s profit slipped by a quarter. The London-listed pub group saw revenue jump by five per cent to £2.2bn in the year to July – in line with analyst forecasts – though pre-tax profit fell further [...]
The last supper: Hit Point star Nick Blood tells us what he’d eat for his last meal on earth October 2, 2026 Hit Point star Nick Blood tells us what he’d eat for his last meal on earth, from his mum’s Sunday roast to his favourite taco restaurant I was a very fussy kid. If I saw an onion in a dish, I’d be picking that out. There’s a bit of carrot, there’s a bit of celery: [...]
As it happened: Stocks bounce as G7 approves emergency oil release after bound rout October 2, 2026 Welcome back to the City AM liveblog. Stick with us throughout the day for the latest London Stock Exchange and wider business and economic news, as soon as we get it. Here’s a look at some of our top headlines: The liveblog has ended.No liveblog updates yet. Load more
Why the tie is making a comeback October 2, 2026 Once viewed as stuffy and outdated, the tie is staging a comeback. adam bloodworth explores how the corporate staple is being reclaimed by musicians and London’s underground club scene For generations of men, the tie was something you wore without thinking. Slipping one on was simply part of your morning routine, as mundane as shaving [...]
Hay Fever review: Richard E Grant is perfect Coward fodder October 2, 2026 Hay Fever review and star rating: ★★★★ Of course, darling: Richard E Grant simply must play David Bliss, the blinkered, posho patriarch at the centre of Noel Coward’s drawing room comedy, Hay Fever. This is how I imagine the casting conversations went, anyway. Shockingly, E Grant – everyone’s favourite aristo-portrayer – has until now never [...]
Altavair Announces CEO Transition and Senior Leadership Appointments October 1, 2026 Stephen Rimmer to Become Executive Chairman; Matthew Hoesley Appointed Chief Executive Officer and President; Dimitrios Kotinis Promoted to Chief Commercial Officer Leadership Changes Effective January 1, 2027
On this day: Concorde first breaks the sound barrier October 1, 2026 On this day, the 1st October, in 1969, Concorde first showed off its real party trick - breaking the sound barrier, writes Eliot Wilson.
Hundreds of investors hit Home REIT with High Court claims October 1, 2026 Hundreds of current and former shareholders in Home REIT have launched High Court proceedings against the scandal-hit property firm in a bid for compensation, accusing it of misleading investors and negligently misrepresenting its operations as a company. Over 800 shareholders have hit the former London-listed social housing company with a claim for losses they allege [...]
Elliptic Sets the Engineering Bar for On-Chain Risk With “Built for Compliance” Paper as New Rules Take Hold and Banks Launch a Joint Stablecoin October 1, 2026 Built for compliance arrives as crypto compliance rules tighten worldwide and a bank-led stablecoin enters the market
Chef’s Table: Victor Garvey interviews top Japanese actress Yoh Yoshida October 1, 2026 Dine with Yoh Yoshida and Victor Garvey at MATER1A as they discuss Shakespeare, Japan and Michelin-starred cuisine—read the full conversation.