Keir Starmer agrees migrant returns deal with France July 10, 2025 Keir Starmer has agreed a “pilot” deal to return illegal migrants to France in an exchange for individuals to arrive as asylum seekers as part of a drive to curb small boat crossings. In a speech delivered alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, Starmer said the new plan would come into effect in the coming weeks. [...]
Hawk-Eye complaints at Wimbledon? You cannot be serious! July 10, 2025 Wimbledon’s Hawk-Eye controversies were human-made and technology’s role in refereeing sports will only grow, writes Ed Warner. In the chalk dust v Hawk-Eye battle there can only be one winner. Traditionalists may hanker after a Wimbledon of line judges, temper tantrums, smashed rackets and John McEnroe questioning the seriousness of the umpire but in tennis, [...]
Here’s how failing TfL can restore confidence in our graffiti-riddled Tube July 10, 2025 Sky-high pay and bonuses, PR gaffes, and a failure to tackle graffiti and fare dodging suggest that TfL is losing touch with its customers, writes James Ford Last week was bad news week for Transport for London (TfL). Poor old Andy Lord, the beleaguered transport commissioner, started the week by explicitly denying that a lengthy [...]
London’s nighttime economy is crumbling. Yet the show must go on July 9, 2025 The government has hammered the nighttime economy, but the show must go on, writes London Cabaret Club CEO Evelina Girling.
Lipton gets warning after ‘misleading’ posts suggest end of Peach Ice Tea July 9, 2025 A string of social media posts from Lipton Ice Tea joking that the brand’s signature drink had been discontinued have been ruled misleading by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). In March, the drinks brand claimed that their peach flavour would no longer be available to customers, posting an image of a Lipton can with white [...]
Magic Wong can add to his local Legend with more wins July 8, 2025 SERIOUS bettors will have one eye on the weather in Hong Kong, before a highly competitive nine-race programme gets underway at Happy Valley at 11.40am today. The forecast of heavy showers and possible thunderstorms during the action could scupper the chances of many in-form gallopers who have shown their best form on a fast surface [...]
Two iconic naughty noughties clubs have reopened in London. But will Gen Z care? July 8, 2025 The owners of Boujis and Mahiki both have new clubs. Adam Bloodworth asks if the glory days of ‘naughty noughties’ posh partying can appeal to Gen Z Picture the scene: it’s two o’clock in the morning and a throng of paparazzi are muscling for space outside Boujis nightclub in South Kensington. Tara Palmer-Tompkinson and her [...]
Hundred teams to be buoyed by hike in IPL franchise valuations July 8, 2025 Hundred teams with links to the Indian Premier League (IPL) are to be buoyed by increased brand valuations for their subcontinental sibling clubs after a new report revealed major competition growth. While Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who do not have any involvement in bids for the eight Hundred franchises, topped the brand value list at £198m, [...]
Could Whatsapp become the West’s first superapp? July 8, 2025 Could Whatsapp become the West's first superapp? Its recent integration of business services suggests it wants to be, writes Paul Armstrong.
Women’s Euro 2025 ads: Why ITV scores but BBC, Visa and Sports Direct miss July 5, 2025 It feels like there’s an unnecessary crux in women’s football as the Lionesses begin their title defence at the Euros. After the success of the last edition, the domestic game has gone gangbusters, with Arsenal selling out the Emirates for regular league games, an independent body being set up to run the WSL, and many [...]