The Big Half’s finisher medal and T-shirt for 7 September feature Tower Bridge and the Cutty Sark, designed with refugees from Coopah Refugee Run Club, highlighting stories of resilience, community, and London’s diverse running culture. Finishers in the upcoming Big Half, set to take place in central London on Sunday,…

As Billy Joel pauses performances due to a serious brain condition, Elio Pace is preparing a heartfelt UK tour celebrating the singer-songwriter’s enduring influence and rare classics, aiming to keep his legacy alive during a challenging time. Elio Pace, a seasoned musician, is gearing up for a UK tour celebrating…

As summer comes to a close, Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards spotlight the UK’s best destinations, headlined by immersive Jack the Ripper walking tours in London, alongside popular cultural and scenic experiences across the country. As the summer holidays draw to a close, many may be wondering where to travel next…

London firms Smarter Web and Satsuma are introducing programmable equity tokens backed by Bitcoin to revolutionise UK venture capital and equity issuance, leveraging forthcoming regulatory frameworks to create a compliant, on-chain alternative that could transform digital asset finance. London-based firms Smarter Web and Satsuma are spearheading an innovative financial approach…

The London Stock Exchange is shrinking at its fastest pace since 2010 as major companies list abroad and investment falters, highlighting structural weaknesses in the UK’s economic framework and raising questions over the future of British financial markets. The London Stock Exchange (LSE), once the heart of global finance, is…

Simmons cocktail bars plunge into administration following a £750,000 loss in 2024, as the struggling hospitality sector faces an accelerating wave of venue closures driven by rising costs and stagnant consumer spending. London cocktail bar chain Simmons has entered administration after posting a significant loss of nearly £750,000 in the…

Glencore has decided to retain its primary stock market listing in London, reversing earlier plans to move to New York. The Swiss mining giant’s decision comes amid a challenging first half for the company with falling profits and production, while also marking a vote of confidence in the London Stock…

Founded by Sadie Morgan and developer Dicle Guntas, Forefront aims to revitalise underused urban spaces starting with empty retail units, fostering collaboration between arts and built environment sectors to drive culture-led regeneration and community renewal. dRMM founder Sadie Morgan and property developer Dicle Guntas have launched a new cultural initiative,…

The Bank of England is expected to lower its key interest rate to 4.0 percent as the UK economy faces a second consecutive month of contraction, driven by weakening manufacturing, construction activity, and rising inflation pressures linked to US tariffs and domestic fiscal challenges. The Bank of England is widely…

New initiatives in Tower Hamlets and North East Lincolnshire demonstrate how tailored, inclusive exercise opportunities combined with lived experience and cross-sector collaboration can help overcome stigma and practical challenges faced by people with severe mental illness, improving both their physical and mental health outcomes. People living with severe mental illness…

Kew Gardens has launched the Carbon Garden, a new permanent exhibit highlighting the vital interplay of plants, fungi, and the carbon cycle in tackling climate change. Featuring innovative design and educational displays, the garden underscores practical actions for climate-positive impact in line with Kew’s 2030 sustainability goals. Kew Gardens, one…

OpenAI has appointed a global media agency for its UK and international markets and hired its first Chief Marketing Officer, Kate Rouch, signalling a strategic push to expand its advertising and media collaborations with major news organisations worldwide. OpenAI has appointed a new agency to manage its global media account,…