Keir Starmer is set to appoint Richard Walker, the executive chair of Iceland Foods and a former Conservative donor, to the House of Lords — marking one of the most striking political shifts in recent years for a senior UK business figure. The Guardian understands that Walker will join aContinue Reading
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Some of the UK’s most prominent live-entertainment venues, including The O2, Co-op Live, Manchester Arena, the First Direct Arena in Leeds and Wembley’s SSE Arena, are bracing for some of the sharpest business-rate rises in the country after dramatic increases in their rateable values (RVs) were revealed for 2026. NewContinue Reading
Some people learn about a city. Others live it. John Gerges does both. As one of Toronto’s most recognised walking tour guides, he has built a career by transforming ordinary streets into moving stories. His tours feel less like scheduled events and more like guided adventures through the city’s energy,Continue Reading
In the ever-evolving world of global hospitality, some names stand out not just for their achievements, but for the resilience, coherence, and human approach they bring to their work. Saro Spadaro, President and CEO of The Maho Group, is one such figure. For more than twenty years, he has playedContinue Reading
Many companies now see blockchain as a core technology for business problems. They want faster settlement, stronger security, and fewer intermediaries in operations. Web3 markets matured after the first hype and early speculation phase. Now more companies test blockchain in real products, not pilots. Recent data shows how quickly thisContinue Reading
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email The UK will use AI to “track and deter” Russian submarines as part of a new multi-million-pound hi-tech force to protectContinue Reading
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Actor Kate Winslet has shared the deeply personal toll of her latest project, Goodbye June, admitting that directing andContinue Reading
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Sir Keir Starmer will meet with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky in London on Monday alongside other EU leaders as Ukraine considers next steps afterContinue Reading
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