Office for National Statistics throws men’s suits out of inflation calculation basket and adds meat-free sausages March 14, 2022 The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has added meat-free sausages, sports bras and anti-bac wipes to the basket of goods its statisticians use to calculate price hikes. In its annual shake up of the basket, the ONS added 19 items to its Consumer Prices Index and threw out 15 items. Products to be added include [...]
Be part of something glorious this summer March 14, 2022 The Qatar Goodwood Festival, which takes place from Tuesday 26 July to Saturday 30 July, is one of the undisputed highlights of the British sporting and social calendar. The world-famous five-day festival, affectionately known as ‘Glorious Goodwood’, presents spellbinding sport to the backdrop of the rolling Sussex Downs. To whet the appetite for an exquisite week [...]
Oligarchs’ London mansions are ‘gold bricks to launder money’ says Sadiq Khan as Mayor labels UK refugee response ’embarrassing’ March 14, 2022 London Mayor Sadiq Khan described properties owned by Russian oligarchs in London as “gold bricks used to launder money”. Repeating his call for some to be used to house refugees from Ukraine, he said it would be a form of “poetic justice”. He told Times Radio: “I, for some time, with others, have been complaining [...]
Furlough scheme pushed back age of first-time buyer to 34 March 14, 2022 Despite a property market boom during the pandemic, the furlough scheme pushed back the average age of first time buyers by up to two years. The government’s initiative may have given a lifeline to millions as Covid restrictions plunged society into chaos, but its long term impact has reportedly been to stall many people’s ability [...]
Babington House in Somerset is a corner of Soho outside of the city March 14, 2022 THE WEEKEND: When you’re craving fresh air and green fields but aren’t quite ready to ditch London’s glamour and 24-hour convenience, Somerset’s Babington House is the ultimate rural idyll. It’s the original chic country retreat from the Soho House Group, the hotel and member’s club which celebrated its 20th birthday in 2018 and remains a [...]
A love-letter to Mykonos: Why this Greek island has it all March 14, 2022 From the sunken fire pit, guests can watch the sun setting over the neighbouring island of Delos. Gold, amber and peach streaks are scrawled across the sky, like an angry toddler has raided the crayon box. The smoke rises up, making smudges, like dirty fingerprints across the sky. A few decades ago, this outdoors spot [...]
Fridays owner Hostmore revenue soars in maiden results as CEO warns of ‘challenges raised by Ukraine crisis’ March 14, 2022 Fridays owner Hostmore has reported revenue standing at £159m as the hospitality operator strikes out on its own after a demerger. Hostmore made its debut on the London Stock Exchange last November after it was made a separate entity from Electra Private Equity. Now, in results for the 53 weeks ended 2 January 2022, the [...]
Big Tech’s heyday of privacy abuses is coming to an end – and it’s going to cost them March 14, 2022 When it comes to data privacy, a slew of recent, multi-million-pound fines for data privacy breaches, have showed exactly how closely regulators are watching for transgressions. Already this year the UK’s Ministry of Justice has been served with an enforcement notice (which could lead to a fine of £17.5m) by the ICO; the Internet Advertising [...]
The vibrancy of our lives, careers and our city depends on a return working together March 14, 2022 Spring is in the air and the sound of footfall is increasingly common across the City of London. Lunchtime queues at popular Square Mile’s cafes, restaurants and shops are spilling out across our streets and this renewed buzz – particularly midweek – is bringing back the creative energy that is the lifeblood of the City. [...]
Home team likely to be steamrolled again March 13, 2022 THERE was a sense of embarrassment 12 months ago when the Irish left Cheltenham with a record 23 winners from a possible 28, and there is much hope the home team will put up a sterner defence this time around. Talk in the build-up has been of Great Britain winning the first three races with [...]