Natwest in talks to sell pension provider Cushon September 19, 2025 Natwest is gearing up to sell pension provider Cushon just two years after it first acquired the business. The bank has lined up advisers to help work on a sale of the London fintech and is already in talks with a number of potential suitors, according to a report by Sky News. Natwest acquired an [...]
Love Island Betting 2025 – Sites for Betting on Love Island UK September 19, 2025 With Love Island UK 2025 just around the corner, many avid bettors and fans of the show are wondering where they can place wagers on this season. That’s what we’re here for. In this dedicated article, users can learn all about this exciting reality TV show, the top betting sites for placing bets on Love [...]
London needs a shadow Mayor September 19, 2025 The Conservatives weak response to last week’s tube strikes proves the party needs to select their candidate for City Hall sooner rather than later, writes James Ford The recent tube strikes should have taught Londoners three important truths: that tube drivers really love Legoland, that Lime bikes are not for the feint hearted, and that [...]
Spire Healthcare considering sale amid shareholder pressure September 19, 2025 Spire Healthcare has confirmed it is exploring “a range of potential options” for the business, including a possible sale, after mounting pressure from some of its largest shareholders. In a statement to the London Stock Exchange, the private hospital group stressed that no decisions have been taken and that it is not in receipt of [...]
Maher, mauls and moneyballing women’s rugby September 19, 2025 Much has been said about USA rugby player Ilona Maher’s potential move to wrestling and the WWE, and she herself has mentioned how she’d like to follow in the footsteps of people like The Rock in going from sport and entertainment into acting. The confidence of the most followed rugby player in the world is [...]
Ricky Hatton: Lord Mayor’s City boxing gala postponed after star’s death September 18, 2025 Next month’s boxing gala in which Ricky Hatton was due to receive the Freedom of the City of London has been postponed following the much-loved British fighter’s death. Former world welterweight champion Hatton was found dead at home in his native Manchester on Sunday, aged 46. Police said there were no suspicious circumstances. Hatton, fellow [...]
Housing in London now classed as unaffordable at every income level September 18, 2025 London housing has been officially classed as unaffordable for every income decile in a ‘pretty grim’ picture of the housing market. New data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that the average English home costs 7.9 times the average salary. If you live in London, conditions are far worse: Someone earning an average [...]
Was this actually Starmer’s best week? September 18, 2025 £150bn of investment has been pledged by US giants, itching to pour their money into the UK – including more than £30bn to turbocharge our artificial intelligence base. The choreography was masterful, and I don’t just mean the military and Royal welcome dolled out to the Trumps and their entourage, although it was pretty spectacular. [...]
Le Cordon Bleu London announces winner of record scholarship September 18, 2025 Le Cordon Bleu London awarded its largest-ever scholarship prize last week, marking 130 years since the school was founded. The 2025 Scholarship Competition concluded on Monday with 27-year-old Emma Keenan from Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, announced as the overall winner. Keenan impressed judges with her Savoury Choux Ring featuring mushrooms, mascarpone, hazelnut and parmesan craquelin. The [...]
Mercury13 acquires Bristol City as fund expands into English football September 18, 2025 Women’s football investment fund Mercury13 has entered the English market, acquiring a majority stake in second tier Bristol City Women. The Juan Mata and Giorgio Chiellini-backed investment vehicle is adding to its portfolio, which counts FC Como Women as its crown jewel, by forging a presence in the West Country. The deal, subject to league [...]