Explainer: Why has an iron curtain been erected in central Paris? July 23, 2024 Olympic security has barricaded central Paris off to all but a few residents who must show QR codes to get through armed checkpoints It’s like a crime scene. Metal fences have been erected, paths cleared and restaurants lie empty. The barricades are being likened to an iron curtain and – in a level of security [...]
The Crowdstrike disaster was bound to happen. The cloud is a chokepoint in our interconnected world July 23, 2024 Last week, Crowdstrike caused a global tech meltdown due to a botched software rollout. The incident should be seen as a dry run for the next time someone throws a spanner into our globally interconnected tech ecosystem, writes Andy Blackmore.
How to help save the rainforest in Peru while you travel July 22, 2024 The air is thick under the humid rainforest canopy in Peru’s Amazonian basin. Insects hum and the squawks of circling macaws echo through the trees. I’m silently crouching on the forest floor when the rainforest ambience is briefly interrupted by gasps as a large tarantula leaps out of a hole and darts toward me. It’s [...]
Bloomsbury: London’s literary hub set for £400m revamp July 21, 2024 Bloomsbury is set to get a £400m facelift thanks to a collaboration between some of the area's most influential landowners including Bedford Estates and Kimpton Fitzroy London.
The Notebook: Sheerluxe’s ‘AI fashion editor’ shows perils of trying to be cutting edge July 18, 2024 Sheerluxe's decision to hire an 'AI-enhanced fashion editor' shows the perils of trying to be cutting edge, writes Anna Moloney.
Meet the Vegas busboy-turned-CEO keeping SUSHISAMBA above the competition July 18, 2024 Sushi Samba is set for more success, the man behind the City's favourite sunset spot tells City A.M.
D&D boss David Loewi: Labour will be great for hospitality July 17, 2024 He’s the CEO of one of the UK’s biggest restaurant groups. We talk to David Loewi about new owners and parting ways
Seoul Bird chef Judy Joo shares her favourite places to eat in London July 17, 2024 Seoul Bird chef Judy Joo shares her favourite London restaurants
Gordon Ramsay to invest £77m in cookware brand with Rupert Murdoch’s Fox Corp July 16, 2024 Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has teamed up with Rupert Murdoch's Fox Corp to invest $100m (£77m) in HexClad, a maker of nonstick cookware.
10m pints! Pubs set to cash in on Euros mania ahead of England vs Spain clash this weekend July 12, 2024 "The Euros final this Sunday will be a momentous day for the country and our nation's pubs and bars, which are set to see a sales boost of £120m,” Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKhospitality, said.