By Adam Bloodworth California beaches, San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge and Seattle’s Space Needle might come to mind when thinking of America’s West Coast. But Portland Oegon is unlikely to feature highly. The ‘Beaver State’ is often overlooked when…
Boris Johnson can win elections, but he never knew what to do once he did
By Sascha O’Sullivan A year ago, it would have meant something to say it has been a momentous week in politics. Since my last column appeared, the Chancellor of the Exchequer has been dismissed, a crunch vote in the House of Commons has been won despit…
Premier League: Newcastle in top four, Arsenal draw and Villa impress
By Matt Hardy Was it the day Tottenham saw their, admittedly unlikely, title challenge come to an end or was it the day Newcastle United knocked on the door of the Big Six’s office and asked for a seat around the undoubtedly extravagant table? A 2-1 wi…
Glencore faces probe over alleged payment to Zambian minister
By Louis Goss Zambia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an investigation into an alleged $3m (£2.65m) payment made by commodities giant Glencore to a political party in the southern African country. In a statement, the Zambian corruption w…
Don’t back Ukraine on Twitter if you can’t face blackouts, says City grandee
By Nicholas Earl Brits should ditch their social media campaigns and public statements of support for Ukraine if they are unwilling to face blackouts this winter, warned the head of a leading coalition of green energy firms and businesses. Lord Turner …
Starmer slams ‘ridiculous, chaotic circus’ that is Tory leadership race
By Stefan Boscia Sir Keir Starmer has hit out at the “ridiculous, chaotic circus” that is the Conservative leadership race as he called again for a General Election. The Labour leader said Brits were “fed up to the back teeth” with the near constant py…
Things to do in London this weekend, from ice skating to
By Steve Dinneen From ice skating to cocktail-sipping to balls of frenzied bees, this weekend is full of things to do in the capital. SOHO PLACE THEATRE It’s not every week you can visit a new West End theatre – in fact this is the first to open in mor…
Retail sales volume fall to 1.3 per cent lower than pre-covid levels as cost of living bites
By Jack Mendel Retail sales volumes have plummeted to 1.3 per cent lower than pre-coronavirus levels as rising prices and the cost of living continues to bite. Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show sales volume on the high street …
Philip Morris sweetens bid to snap up snus maker Swedish Match
By Leah Montebello Philip Morris has sweetened its bid to grab smokeless tobacco specialist Swedish Match, as the cigarette giant makes a desperate push into alternative categories. The Malboro maker has today raised its offer for the nicotine pouch ma…
Ollie Phillips: Premiership turmoil, Bangkok and Russell finished?
By Matt Hardy I have steered clear of talking about Premiership clubs Wasps and Worcester Warriors thus far given the uncertainty surrounding the futures of the players, but I feel like I should offer some thoughts. Look at the talent across the two cl…