Ben Elton interview: Woke comedy and the scourge of individualism May 30, 2023 In a rundown rehearsal room opposite a housing estate in Oval, Ben Elton is spilling political truths in sharp, disarmingly blunt sentences. He’s been talking for almost fifteen minutes, nearly half the time I have with him, but I’ve barely asked him a question. Aged 63, Elton still fizzes with energy. He talks on three [...]
Rail strikes add to pain for hospitality as trade body warns of crisis point May 30, 2023 RAIL STRIKES this week are set to add to the woes of the hospitality industry, already bruised by an almost doubling of energy bills. Industrial action by the RMT and ASLEF unions will see walkouts on three separate days of what would have been a busy week for bars and pubs. Staff will walk out [...]
All of the London mayoral election candidates we deserve, but won’t get May 24, 2023 As candidates to be the new Mayor of London pile in, I have some non-political suggestions to make. They include Stormzy and Adele among others who deeply care about our capital, writes Michael Martins
Gaucho owner posts record-breaking results ahead of new Covent Garden opening May 23, 2023 The business behind leading Argentinian Steak Restaurant Gaucho has posted “record-breaking” earnings for the year as the group shrugged off inflationary pressures and strike action that disrupted business during the year. Rare Restaurants, which also owns the M and Crane Tap restaurants, posted turnover of £73.5m for the year, up 38 per cent from 2022, [...]
The Cape Crusaders: Meet the Munster fans travelling 6,200 miles for domestic URC final May 23, 2023 Every fan dreams of watching their team make a final and, hopefully, win a trophy. But imagine if the grand finale for your domestic league is 6,200 miles away from your home stadium. Well that’s exactly what faces fans of Irish province Munster, whose United Rugby Championship showdown on Saturday is a 17-hour plane journey [...]
Big Mac beef: LGIM takes aim at McDonald’s for ‘overuse’ of antibiotics in meat production May 22, 2023 Asset management giant Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) is set for a showdown with McDonalds this week as it leads a fight against the firm’s use of antibiotics in its meat production.
Why Madonna, George Clooney and British royals are flocking to Portugal’s Comporta, the new St Tropez May 13, 2023 A-Listers and royalty are moving to Portugal’s secret coastline, to the villages of Comporta and Melides, so get in now, says Adam Bloodworth To steal a commonly-used phrase from Gen Z, Comporta is popping off. Foreign investors have been quietly moving here in their droves over the past decade, encouraged no doubt by the iconic [...]
Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II 2023 review: Best of British May 9, 2023 Tim Pitt drives the Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II, a valedictory salute to the V12 engine before the British brand goes electric.
Rail union RMT extends strike mandate for next six months as hospitality industry urges resolution May 5, 2023 Members of the biggest rail workers’ union have voted to renew their mandate to continue taking industrial action for the next six months in the long-running dispute over pay and conditions. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) said there was an overwhelming vote in favour. Unions involved in disputes have to re-ballot their members [...]
Your Anti-Coronation Guide: unroyal things to do in London this weekend May 4, 2023 Things to do in London this weekend, from neon life drawing to final-chance theatre, bird watching and cool new Soho shopping If you’re wanting to know where to go to watch the Coronation on the big screen, we’ve got you covered. If you’re wanting to know where to go to celebrate the Coronation in the [...]