Mandarin Oriental: Five-star London hotel issues warning ahead of Trump v Biden rematch HOSPITALITY The luxury Mandarin Oriental hotel in London's Hyde Park has warned that the upcoming US election between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump is impacting the number of international guests heading to the capital.
Baillie Gifford ends Edinburgh Book Festival sponsorship after fossil fuel row Investment Scottish asset manager Baillie Gifford has been dropped as a sponsor for the Edinburgh International Book Festival after a row over the company's investments in fossil fuels and companies benefiting from Israel's occupation of Palestine.
Sunak: Britain launched fresh Houthi airstrikes last night – and would ‘not hesitate’ to do it again UK Politics Rishi Sunak's announcement comes after Iran-backed Houthi rebels have launched attacks on ships in the red sea in a bid to disrupt international shipping.
Hay was just the first: Asset managers under microscope over Israel investments May 28, 2024 Israel's invasion of Gaza has sparked protests against companies sending weapons to the country. Are sustainable asset managers next?
Cohort: Ukraine and Middle East conflicts drive record orders for defence firm May 23, 2024 Defence technology company Cohort received record orders last year, driven by ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East.
‘Blanket ban’ on face coverings at protests, political violence adviser recommends May 21, 2024 The government should introduce a blanket ban on face coverings at protests, an adviser on political violence has recommended.
Funding boycotts are ‘irresponsible, entitled and childish’ May 20, 2024 The debate over whether artists should accept funding from Baillie Gifford has continued to rage in recent weeks.
Halting arms exports to Israel ‘unwise’ warns David Cameron May 12, 2024 Concerns have risen over the past few days as Israel has signalled a potential offensive into Rafah, telling Gazans in the city to evacuate.
No-one who believes in gay rights should boycott Eurovision over Israel May 10, 2024 A bizarre alliance of Queers for Palestine and extremists who hate the gay community as much as they hate Israel are calling on Olly Alexander to quit Eurovision. There should be no place for hate in a song contest
BAE Systems expect another bumper year as Ukraine and Gaza wars boost defence spending May 9, 2024 BAE Systems has maintained its guidance on sales and earnings for the year ahead as conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East rages on.