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It’s a great time to be alive in the London tech scene for new early-stage start-ups June 8, 2023 The picture for tech this year is mixed: established start-ups might struggle a bit, while early-stage start-ups have the potential to shine - especially those operating in London, writes Kevin Chong
London Irish KICKED OUT of Premiership, not in ‘any league’ next year June 6, 2023 London Irish have been kicked out of English rugby after failing to meet funding deadlines set by its governing body the RFU. The club were given until 4pm today to either finalise a takeover of the Premiership outfit – who share a ground with Premier League football club Brentford – by an American consortium or [...]
‘Working’ from home: Laundry, sex and side hustles distract hybrid Londoners from the day job June 6, 2023 One in six Londoners have admitted to having sex whilst they should be working, fresh research shows, as employers across the capital look to stiffen up on hybrid working rules. The data, which was published by LifeSearch, shows that more widely across the UK 1.6 million workers have admitted to getting ‘between the sheets’ between [...]
James May: Top Gear’s future and my real relationship with Jeremy Clarkson June 6, 2023 He’s one third of the controversial team behind The Grand Tour and Top Gear. Adam Bloodworth speaks to James May about being woke, Freddie Flintoff’s accident and working with Jeremy Clarkson “I’ve put my foot down about that,” declares James May, a handful of M&Ms in hand. “I’ve had a stern word. Stop dressing me [...]
London deserves a mayor who champions hospitality for both residents and tourists June 6, 2023 London is a city steeped in history, from the Tower of London to Buckingham Palace. It has been the home to thespian greats who have performed in venues in the West End and in Shakespeare’s Globe. It’s also the major European city with the highest number of green spaces. If culture isn’t for you, then [...]
Boosting renewables is the best way to just stop oil, says Octopus Energy boss June 5, 2023 The best way to 'Just Stop Oil' is to accelerate the transition to renewable energy, argued the boss of Octopus Energy Greg Jackson.
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.
Asos approached in £1bn takeover bid by Turkish fast fashion peer June 4, 2023 A Turkish retailer backed by Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has reportedly offered a £1bn bid to take over Asos, in a fresh knock of confidence for the future of the digital fashion brand. Trendyol, an up-and-coming fast fashion retailer, was understood to have approached Asos in late December, when the brand was facing dwindling sales [...]
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 [...]
A renovated Fleet Street will make London a stellar example of how modern cities work June 2, 2023 Fleet Street will soon be transformed into a vibrant, lively destination for workers and visitors. It will show how London areas can thrive as cities all over the world modernise and change, writes Lucy French