Reform’s new crypto plan: politics ‘the driving force’ June 1, 2025 While Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was busy wooing the Bitcoin aficionados in Sin City, Las Vegas, party chairman Zia Yusuf faced the much less glamorous task of selling the UK media their new crypto plan. “This is not about turning the UK into some alt-coin scammers paradise,” Yusuf said. This follows the Reform party’s [...]
US Women’s Open prize money: How much will winning golfer get? June 1, 2025 The 2025 US Women’s Open has the biggest prize purse in women’s golf, but how much will the winner walk away with? A total of $12m will be dished out at Erin Hills come Sunday evening as the 156 golfers look to secure a major title in 2025. Organisers are set to hand out $10,000 [...]
Is the disposable vapes ban going to make any difference in the UK? May 30, 2025 In 2021, vapes went from a small-scale smoking alternative to dominate the UK’s nicotine market. Now, about half of the vape market is set to become illegal when the government’s disposable vape ban comes into force on Sunday. It’s part of the government’s plan to create a “smoke-free” generation, which will see disposable vapes banned, [...]
Boreham Motorworks Ford Escort Mk1 68 Edition: Praise the Ford May 30, 2025 If this was a pitch on Dragons’ Den, it’s hard to imagine anyone agreeing to invest. “We’re bringing back the Ford Escort after 25 years of absence.” (Deborah Meaden arches an eyebrow.) “It won’t be legal to drive on the road.” (Stephen Bartlett slowly shakes his head). “And it will cost upwards of £300,000.” (Peter [...]
What’s on June 2025 May 29, 2025 June is a vibrant time in London, ideal for enjoying the city’s lively outdoor scene. With long daylight hours, explore blooming parks like Hyde Park, catch open-air performances, or enjoy picnics in St James’s Park. Take part in one of the sporting activities in London Sports Festival, dive into bustling street food markets, visit world-class [...]
Reform will make the UK a crypto powerhouse May 29, 2025 Reform will turn the UK into a crypto powerhouse – and take young voters seriously, writes chairman Zia Yusuf.
Avison Young loses over £100m for a second year as more jobs cut May 29, 2025 More than £100m has been lost for a second consecutive year by the UK and European arm of global commercial real estate services firm Avison Young as it continued to cut jobs, it has been revealed. The Birmingham-headquartered division has reported a pre-tax loss of £101.8m for 2024, having posted the same total for 2023. [...]
Tom Sellers: My message for Gen Z chefs May 29, 2025 Twelve years ago Tom Sellers, aged just 26, launched Restaurant Story. The fine dining restaurant in Bermondsey went on to land two Michelin stars and became one of the most sought-after meal tickets in the land. The menu, which revolved around stories from Sellers’ life, was a hit with both diners and critics, with dishes [...]
Revolut: UK is ‘entrepreneurial hub of Europe’ May 28, 2025 UK entrepreneurship has stormed ahead of its European rivals, according to findings from the region’s most valuable fintech company. Fresh data from Revolut’s business arm shows half of British businesses using its services are startups, a figure that dwarfs its European counterparts. Their closest rivals, the Netherlands and Ireland, sit at near 40 per cent. [...]
Gen Z investors reliant on LinkedIn and TikTok finfluencers for advice May 28, 2025 Gen Z has led the charge in a growing trend of using social media for investment advice, according to new data from Charles Schwab. Over 70 per cent of Gen Z use social media and financial influencers – dubbed finfluencers – when making investment decisions, the data suggests. LinkedIn was valued as the top social [...]