Glamorous world of the Edwardians to be explored in major exhibition at The King’s Gallery March 24, 2025 This spring, a major exhibition at The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace will immerse visitors in the glamour and opulence of the Edwardian era. The Edwardians: Age of Elegance will explore the lives and tastes of two of Britain’s most fashionable royal couples – King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, and King George V and Queen [...]
Former City traders set for Supreme Court showdown March 24, 2025 Former City traders convicted of the rate-rigging scandal are now playing their last card this week by taking their case to the highest court
Third Eurostar challenger steps up March 24, 2025 A third operator seeking to challenge Eurostar’s monopoly on Channel Tunnel services has been announced. Gemini said on Monday it had submitted an application to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) regulator for access to Eurostar’s Temple Mills depot, which is the only place in the UK to park and maintain high-speed, cross-Channel trains. [...]
Adolescence fans are discovering ‘unbearably tense’ Stephen Graham drama Boiling Point March 24, 2025 Adolescence, following one teenage boy’s relationship with women and incel culture, has taken the internet by storm, with millions of people tuning in to watch Stephen Graham’s incredible performance as the dad of a young boy accused of murder. But fans are pointing out that Adolescence isn’t the first time Stephen Graham has worked in [...]
Spring Statement 2025: Reeves urged to fund Bakerloo Line and HS2 Euston March 24, 2025 London’s property sector has called on Rachel Reeves to introduce new funding models in the Spring Statement to prevent critical transport projects, such as HS2 Euston in the UK capital from stalling. The London Property Alliance, which represents real estate developers and investors, said the government “must be bold” if it wants to move forward [...]
Eat marshmallows with your hands? HMRC wants you to pay more tax March 24, 2025 A case over the VAT liability of giant marshmallows "has taken a new bizarre twist" following questions on how people eat the chewy sweets
London businesses dismiss Chancellor’s growth hopes March 24, 2025 Firms across London think the government will fall flat on its ambition to grow the UK economy, a new survey has shown. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has set out to woo businesses in the City of London over the last few years. But around nine in ten businesses across the capital doubt the government can achieve growth, [...]
Boehly: Chelsea worth more now than £2.5bn we paid March 24, 2025 Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly believes the club is worth more now than the record £2.5bn his consortium paid to acquire them in summer 2022. The Blues have not won a trophy or qualified for the Champions League since the takeover, while Boehly’s group has spent more than £1bn on new players. But asked whether Chelsea [...]
Whatever business you want to do, do it in London March 24, 2025 The Prime Minister is right to focus on regulating for growth, not just to prevent risk, but this must be complemented by a change in mindset for British businesses, says Alastair King It was heartening to read the Prime Minister’s recent column in City AM on the government’s commitment to cut the cost of regulation [...]
JD Sports: Nike woes could spell trouble for retailer says broker March 24, 2025 London broker Peel Hunt has downgraded its forecast for JD Sports ahead of the company’s full-year results next month due to short-term industry issues. Peel Hunt cut its projected profit before tax and earnings per share for JD Sports by three per cent for the financial year 2026. The broker attributed the downgrade to an [...]