Don’t trust every “recyclable” logo you see: greenwashing is rife in construction too June 8, 2023 If you think greenwashing is limited to retail or fashion, think again. It's rampant in the construction industry. So buying the right materials requires a lot of diligence, writes Victoria Brocklesby
Interview: Why Octopus Energy boss Greg Jackson is still powered up June 7, 2023 “I don’t have any amazing news to break,” admits Greg Jackson, the boss of one of the UK’s leading energy companies as he sits down for our interview – which is a surprise as Octopus Energy has been driving a raft of industry headlines in recent weeks. In the past month alone, it has wrapped [...]
Amanda Holden takes swipe at Holly Willoughby by mimicking her This Morning speech June 6, 2023 Amanda Holden has been making subtle digs at both Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield over the last couple of weeks following the news that Schofield has left This Morning over an inappropriate workplace relationship. Holden at first tweeted a muscle arm emoji when Schofield announced he was leaving the show, and this morning she mimicked [...]
All you need to know: Ukraine blames Russia for ‘war crime’ Kakhovka dam explosion June 6, 2023 Ukraine blames Russia for the bombing of the Kakhovka dam, with thousands now set to be hit by floodwaters and concerns over a nuclear plant
Trevor Steven: David Moyes deserves to stay at West Ham whatever happens this week June 5, 2023 This week’s Europa Conference League final could prove to be a pivotal moment for West Ham United and David Moyes. Merely reaching a match of this size means that West Ham’s name will travel around the world over the next few days, but lifting a first trophy of note since 1981 it can catapult the [...]
Aston Martin DB12: First look at glam new British super tourer June 5, 2023 Everything you need to know about the new Aston Martin DB12, including power and performance figures, plus how it's likely to drive.
The Notebook: Andy Coulson on Succession, female leaders and Monday madness June 5, 2023 After five days of ‘spoiler alert’ dodging, I settled down to watch the finale of Succession this weekend. Having caught the odd review headline, I was poised for something special. And yet … why did I find the ending just a bit disappointing? The answer, of course, is simple: It Should Have Been Shiv. Tom’s [...]
Explainer: The British circus around Europe to strike migration deals June 2, 2023 Not many people would expect to spend their Friday morning scrolling through Robert Jenrick’s Instagram account. For those who don’t know him, he’s the Minister for Immigration, Suella Braverman’s right-hand man. Jenrick doesn’t like migration very much – and has made that clear through various statements of various tastelessness. He claimed that “uncontrolled migration threatens [...]
Watch: US President Joe Biden, 80, falls over after a speech June 2, 2023 US President Joe Biden fell over after giving a speech thanking US air force academy graduates for choosing “service over self”. He said they now have the “great privilege” of leading in a world that will only get more confusing in the years to come, and then stumbled on stage after handing out diplomas to graduates. “Graduates, [...]
Phillip Schofield: I have ‘lost everything’ after the affair June 2, 2023 Phillip Schofield said he has “lost everything” in the wake of his affair with a younger male colleague and told of a “catastrophic effect” on his mind. The former This Morning presenter, 61, said the fallout from the revelations had been “relentless” and urged the media to leave his former lover “alone now”. Speaking to [...]