We’re still paying for lockdown, so why is no one talking about it? June 7, 2024 We borrowed billions to pay for lockdown but neither Starmer nor Sunak will admit that the resulting debt is holding the public finances in a vice-like grip, says Paul Ormerod To borrow a famous phrase from Karl Marx, a spectre is haunting the election campaign. Despite the frantic efforts by the Conservatives to portray Keir [...]
It’s an exciting time for clubs in London – just not in Soho June 6, 2024 Clubs in London are as good as ever - they just aren't in the city centre
Could Manchester eclipse London as the UK’s skyscraper capital? June 5, 2024 For years London has stood alone as the preeminent home to the largest and most visually-striking skyscrapers in the UK - but could that be about to change?
Hutong at the Shard review: As good as it ever was June 5, 2024 Hutong isn’t just a restaurant with a pretty view – in fact it’s good enough that it makes you forget about the view altogether
Oxford Street: Vacancy rates back to pre-Covid levels as Euros and Olympics to give London a tourist boost June 5, 2024 Just two per cent of units across Oxford Street are now either vacant or let to “low quality” retail units, in the latest signal recovery is underway at London’s biggest shopping district.
New law set to push the price of a pint above £7 across London June 4, 2024 Hard pressed punters could be set for another blow following reports that a new law coming into effect this October will see the price of a pint in London rise…again.
Adelayo Adedayo on what she would eat for her last supper June 4, 2024 Star of upcoming Netflix drama Supacell Adelayo Adedayo tells us what she would eat for her last meal on earth
Blackstone in ‘exclusive’ talks to buy Village Hotels June 4, 2024 Private equity investor Blackstone is reportedly in exclusive talks to buy mid-market chain Village Hotels for circa £850m.
Chef Ravinder Bhogal interviews composer Nitin Sawhney about the joy of creativity June 4, 2024 Food writer and restaurateur Ravinder Bhogal interviewed her friend Nitin Sawhney, the composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, at her restaurant Jikoni. Here's what happened.
Frankie & Benny’s: Why this failing chain still holds a place in my heart June 4, 2024 Frankie & Benny's may be crap but my childhood self remains sitting in one of those booths, smile stained red