Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Markets and finance thrive when they sound smart. But over drinks at a recent event, a number of professional fund managers admitted that their big investment thesis at the moment is this: the market wants … Read more
Jian Wen came to Britain to ‘enjoy the better things in life’. The 42-year-old drove an E-Class Mercedes-Benz, enjoyed a £30,000 Harrods shopping spree and enrolled her son in the prestigious £6,000-per-term Heathside Preparatory School, near her £5 million home. It wasn’t until she started building a global property empire, attempting to buy a £23 … Read more
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters around the world Sign up for our free Morning Headlines email Wrongfully convicted sub-postmasters booed former post office boss Paula Vennells when it emerged she had dismissed their stories of injustice as ‘hype and human interest’, saying she was more bored than outraged by … Read more
Actor Hugh Grant, 63, got stuck in heavy traffic on the A3 near Tolworth today The Bank Holiday outing has started with a number of motorists, including actor Hugh Grant, stuck in a ‘nearly stationary traffic jam’ for up to five hours. This comes as Friday’s start of the long weekend coincided with the start … Read more
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Beer and wine drinkers are likely to miss out on a full pair of glasses, according to a ‘snapshot’ study Item information Author, Alexander Phillips Role, BBC news 2 hours ago New research shows that more than two-thirds of pints of beer and glasses of wine poured in pubs … Read more
To a Chinese reviewer, Jeremy Clarkson, is “a stupid old British man with too much money who farmed for a year without harvesting anything.” To another, he is “the British version of Li Ziqi,” a 33-year-old woman who is one of China’s biggest internet celebrities thanks to videos of herself farming and cooking in the … Read more
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Beer and wine drinkers are likely to miss out on a full pair of glasses, according to a ‘snapshot’ study Item information Author, Alexander Phillips Role, BBC news 3 hours ago New research shows that more than two-thirds of pints of beer and glasses of wine poured in pubs … Read more
Mark Wild OBE has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of HS2 Ltd to lead the completion of the high-speed line and help deliver its transformative benefits. As one of the most respected figures in the infrastructure sector, Mark brings nearly four decades of experience to the role. This includes an excellent track record … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. During the Memorial Day long weekend, many Americans will like to take advantage of the holiday on offer, spending the start of the summer season with friends and family. But when it comes to taking … Read more
In an emotional testimonial, Mrs Vennells said she “loved the Post Office” and “worked as hard as I could to deliver the best Post Office for Britain”. By means of Sarah Taaffe-Maguire, business reporter @taaffems Friday May 24, 2024 5:12 PM, UK Former Post Office boss Paula Vennells has admitted altering the legal document Royal … Read more