Horology and horse power: Car firms are getting in bed with watch brands October 7, 2025 Cars and watches are the ultimate partnership – and one that’s only getting stronger in the digital age, says Adam Hay-Nicholls Revolutions per minute. We could be talking about pistons punching inside a V8 engine, causing 30,000 explosions every sixty seconds. Or we could be discussing a hand on a chronograph sweeping the watch face [...]
How M&A dealmakers can ride out geopolitical storms July 9, 2025 Periods of political upheaval – while disruptive – can offer major opportunities in M&A as long as bold dealmakers adapt their strategies, says Dr Valeriya Vitkova Was Trotsky right after all? Since the double whammy of Brexit and the first Trump election victory in 2016, much of the developed world and its politicians, businesses and [...]
Best sports cars to buy in 2025 March 25, 2025 We appear to be falling out of love with sports cars. Registrations are down across Europe, with some models seeing a major slump in sales. Blame the popularity of SUVs or soaring household bills, but it isn’t down to a lack of choice. Indeed, our list of the best sports cars shows a segment in [...]
Revolution Beauty expects sales to fall by a quarter in blow to turnaround plans January 23, 2025 Revolution Beauty expects sales to fall by around a quarter in 2025 in a blow to the troubled cosmetics firms’ turnaround plans. The London-listed group said it had experienced some sales softness in its digital channels and an element of de-stocking from US retailers in December. It has also pushed back the launch of certain [...]
Lily Cole on returning to modelling: I’m opinionated now – I do my own hair and makeup December 29, 2024 Lily Cole has been an actor and a model, but the 36-year-old is now focused on changing our washing habits. Could she be the rare case of an actor without an ego big enough for Hollywood? Throw back to the mid-noughties and the Saltburn-era of British fashion, and there was another style icon as ubiquitous [...]
Revolution Beauty struggles with excess stock as turnaround on horizon November 19, 2024 Revolution Beauty reported another drop in revenue after a tricky few years, although it is eyeing 2025 for a resurgence with its ‘core’ groups of brands. Group revenue fell 20 per cent, driven by the “planned simplification of the product portfolio and the discontinuation of unproductive SKUs [stock]”, Revolution said. It said revenue growth from [...]
The Buddha of Suburbia has the most amazing sex scenes I’ve seen in London theatre October 30, 2024 The Buddha of Suburbia review and star rating: ★★★★★ Only London theatre titan Emma Rice could convince an audience to suspend their disbelief when a party popper symbolises someone ejaculating. Of course – why wouldn’t it? Freshly arriving in London after a run at The RSC Swan, Stratford upon Avon earlier this year, The Buddha [...]
The Notebook: Britain’s beauty industry is defying the odds. Here’s why October 28, 2024 The comeback of Britain's beauty industry is a national triumph. Let's celebrate it, writes British Beauty Council CEO Millie Kendall.
Digital art is redefining creativity October 21, 2024 Digital and immersive art allows you to step into whole new worlds, breaking physical constraints and geographical boundaries, says Jennifer Roebuck In the ever-evolving landscape of human creativity, a seismic shift is underway. Digital and immersive art isn’t just trending; it’s redefining the very essence of artistic expression. As we stand at this pivotal moment, [...]
London-listed firms say uncertainty over AIM tax relief is hurting investor confidence October 10, 2024 Over 100 major London-listed companies, including Fevertree Drinks and YouGov, have written to the Chancellor warning that the uncertainty surrounding the future of a key tax relief tied to London’s junior stock market is battering investor confidence.