Who pays for flexible working? February 6, 2026 Flexible working has enormous benefits for employees but it is not cost-free – and it’s businesses and workers who are paying the price, says Len Shackleton It is clear that flexible working opportunities, particularly ‘working from home’ but also compressed hours, flexitime, job shares and more, can be highly valued by both individuals and companies. [...]
I left London to go back to Venezuela – here’s the brutal, hopeful truth February 5, 2026 Jeanmiguel Uva returned to Caracas after Donald Trump toppled Maduro. He found a patchy recovery and a people yearning to be part of a thriving economy again When my father moved to Venezuela in the 1960s, the country was open to the world. Waves of immigrants, particularly from Italy, Spain and Portugal, followed the oil [...]
Why is Soho House getting into bed with Formula 1? February 5, 2026 Every piece of furniture at Soho House’s Formula 1 lounge House44 has its own specially designed wooden crate so that it can travel safely internationally. From crushed velvet pillows to leather bartops, one-off rattan seats and bespoke soft lighting, as well as elegant dinner tables with racetrack views, everything is transported from Grand Prix to [...]
As we prepare for the Nothing Phone 4, we took the 3 for a spin February 5, 2026 The rumour mill says London-based phone company Nothing is set to release a new handset as early as March. To get you in the mood, we took its current flagship device, the Nothing Phone (3), for a test drive. In 2007, the mobile phone landscape changed forever. When Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone, he [...]
Introducing RAVE Aerospace: A New Name, Built on a Legacy of In-Flight Innovation February 5, 2026 Kingswood Capital Management completes acquisition of Safran Passenger Innovations and unveils the new RAVE Aerospace name, reflecting the company’s strong heritage of innovation and positioning it for the next phase of growth
UK construction ‘exits tailspin’ but job losses persist as housebuilding slumps February 5, 2026 The UK’s struggling construction sector showed signs it was turning a corner at the beginning of the year even as job losses and shrinking order books persisted. The latest construction Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) from S&P Global – which serves as a headline index tracking industry activity – edged up to 46.4, up from 40.1 [...]
Gorton and Denton by-election will be a snapshot of Britain in chaos February 5, 2026 The upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election is a four-way fight with each party pitching itself as the best way to block the other, says Helen Thomas The upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election is shaping up to be one of the most frenzied of recent times. By-elections are often used by voters to send a message [...]
Providence Row February 5, 2026 Independent report highlights Providence Row Psychotherapy Service’s significant contribution in restoring hope and rebuilding lives for people facing homelessness in London LONDON, 30 JANUARY 2026 – Following the highest levels of rough sleeping ever recorded in the capital, the findings of an independent two-year evaluation of Providence Row’s award-winning ‘A Place Within’ (APW) outreach psychotherapy [...]
Quantum Motion Expands Global Presence by Opening European Offices in Spain February 5, 2026 Quantum Motion today announced the opening of its offices in Spain, establishing a permanent base for quantum system development, integration and deployment in the European Union. The new site, which is located in the newly inaugurated nanoGUNE Quantum Tower, supports Quantum Motion’s scale-up of silicon-based quantum computing systems and strengthens the collaboration across Europe’s semiconductor, [...]
How to look fabulous on your ski holiday (and save thousands) February 5, 2026 Renting skiwear is the latest slopeside trend. Anna Moloney puts it to the test on a ski holiday at A Winter Garden festival.