London Tourist Tax Threatens Hospitality Collapse
Central London Alliance warns proposed tourist tax could shutter businesses and damage London's competitiveness. Industry leaders demand rethink of economically harmful policy.
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Author Thomas King not Indigenous, genealogy reveals
Prominent Canadian author Thomas King discovers genealogist found no evidence of Cherokee ancestry. Read his emotional response and the implications for his literary legacy.
Sunak leads 125 MPs in prostate screening call
Rishi Sunak leads cross-party alliance demanding NHS prostate cancer screening for high-risk men. Over 100 MPs urge action following David Cameron's diagnosis. Join the call for equitable healthcare.
Former Soho toilet set to become café or shop
A former Soho toilet, once notorious as a 'cottaging' spot, is set for a new life as a café or shop. Westminster Council's plan faces criticism over the area's lack of public facilities.
UK bans ticket touting for profit
The UK government has officially banned ticket reselling for profit, a move championed by artists like Radiohead. The crackdown aims to save consumers £112m annually from exploitative tout practices.
New TB drug trial shows breakthrough potential
Sorfequiline, a new antibiotic, demonstrates stronger action against tuberculosis in recent trials, potentially revolutionising treatment for the disease that killed 1.23 million last year.
Ashurst and Perkins Coie announce $2.7bn merger
UK law firm Ashurst merges with US firm Perkins Coie in a $2.7bn deal, creating a legal giant with over 3,000 lawyers. Discover how this shapes the global legal elite.
Ashurst to Merge with US Law Firm Perkins Coie
Major transatlantic legal merger sees Ashurst join forces with Perkins Coie, creating a global law firm with 1700 lawyers across 30 offices worldwide.
Liberty Steel Investigated for Embezzlement in Romania
Sanjeev Gupta's Liberty Steel is under investigation in Romania for embezzlement and tax evasion. The probe adds to the tycoon's troubles following the loss of his key UK operation. Read the latest developments.
US Museums Lose Government Funding Under Trump
A new survey reveals one-third of US museums have lost government grants since Trump took office, forcing programme cancellations and threatening their future. Discover the impact on cultural institutions.
London's Retail & Culture Sectors Seek Investment Boost
Top industry leaders call for regulatory reform and cultural investment to sustain London's global position. Discover the key insights from the Central London Alliance panel.
US Shutdown Threatens Air Travel Chaos
Millions of air travellers face unprecedented disruption as a looming US government shutdown threatens to close critical 'Duffy airspace' sectors, causing potential travel chaos across the Atlantic.
Alliance & Leicester customers moved to Allica banking
Thousands of former Alliance & Leicester customers are being automatically transferred to a new banking provider called Allica. Here's how it affects your account, interest rates, and banking services.
Norse Premium Economy: Cheaper Than BA & Virgin
Discover how Norse Atlantic Airways' premium economy cabin offers luxury comfort at a fraction of the price of major competitors on transatlantic routes.
Dutch Election Shock: Wilders Faces Political Shutout
In a stunning reversal of fortunes, Geert Wilders' far-right PVV party faces exclusion from government as centrist rivals join forces to block his path to power in the Netherlands.
APEC Summit 2025: What You Need to Know
As world leaders gather for the critical APEC summit, we break down how this powerful economic alliance shapes global commerce and why it matters more than ever in 2025.
Tory-Reform UK Shift From Rivals to Potential Allies
Conservative Party and Reform UK shift from public feuding to potential electoral cooperation in strategic move to counter Labour threat.
Flight path reveals plane flying through hurricane eye
A commercial airliner's astonishing flight path shows it navigating straight through the eye of Hurricane Melissa, as passengers report severe turbulence during the transatlantic journey.
European banks miss out as Wall Street deal boom returns
As US investment banks celebrate resurgent 'animal spirits' and soaring profits from revived M&A and IPOs, their European counterparts watch from the sidelines, missing out on the lucrative post-pandemic deal frenzy.
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