Equinox losses nearly triple in the UK amid luxury sector woes July 23, 2025 Equinox has posted a near-tripling in its UK losses as the fitness firm became the latest to suffer amid a downturn in the luxury sector. The firm, which has just three sites in the UK – all in central London – posted a £21m loss for its 2024 financial year, a rise of 267 per [...]
One month on, the wheels are already coming off the government’s industrial strategy July 23, 2025 Today marks one month since the publication of the government’s shiny new industrial strategy. Businesses everywhere could hardly contain their excitement after hearing the scale of Downing Street’s ambitions. So, what has happened since? Here are some of the highlights. A biodiesel plant in Lincolnshire has been closed, as well as a nearby bioethanol plant. [...]
UK’s secret Cold War tunnels at the centre of a multi-million pound lawsuit July 23, 2025 Secret tunnels that run under important landmarks across the City, are at the heart of a legal claim filed to the High Court against BT
The Debate: Should the London Stock Exchange open 24-hour trading? July 23, 2025 Could 24-hour trading revive the London Stock Exchange? We get two market experts to go head to head in this week's Debate.
The River Thames is London’s largest public space. So why don’t we use it? July 23, 2025 The River Thames is London's largest public space, so why aren't we using it, asks Chris Romer-Lee as he calls to make the river swimmable.
Burlesque musical review: Christina Aquilera show is a true spectacle July 22, 2025 Burlesque musical review: ★★★★ Was Burlesque going to be the worst musical of the year? Headlines suggest chaos: the director and choreographer exited the production weeks before the West End opening, and the late arrival of costumes forced the actors’ union Equity to put out a statement about a “number of issues,” including to do [...]
Zharnel Hughes: It sucked that Grand Slam Track didn’t come to Europe July 22, 2025 Britain’s fastest man Zharnel Hughes wants Grand Slam Track to return next year with dates in Europe despite the financial difficulties that forced Michael Johnson to cut short its first season. Hughes said it “sucked” that all four Grand Slam Track meets were awarded to venues in the US and Caribbean, given the appetite for [...]
Crystal Palace made to wait until August for Europa League verdict July 22, 2025 Crystal Palace may have to wait until after the Community Shield to discover their Europa League fate for the upcoming season. The Eagles have been told they will find out no later than 11 August whether they will play in the Europa League or the Conference League in 2025/26 after submitting an appeal to the [...]
St Paul’s Cathedral and the best lunch spot in the City of London July 22, 2025 In a new series celebrating the people and places nominated for our Toast the City awards, celebrating the best of the City of London, Adam Bloodworth finds the ultimate spot for some lunchtime peace and quiet Londoners become immune to the daily joys of famous landmarks. Even for the most curious, the novelty eventually wears off. [...]
UK Government response to alleged Russian elections interference upheld by ECHR July 22, 2025 The UK Government's response to alleged Russian interference in UK elections, including the 2019 general election, did not violate the right to free elections, rules top European court