Bar of the Week: The American Bar at The Stafford
The American Bar at The Stafford London has launched a new menu of 16 cocktails inspired by America's rich history.
Economic roundup – July 2019
A collation of recent insights on markets and economies taken from the comments made by chairmen and investment managers of investment companies – have a read and make your own minds up. Please remember that nothing in this note is designed to encourage you to buy or sell any of ...
Player once on books at Wolverhampton Wanderers spared jail after judge heard he was homesick
Luke Rowe, 18, who had trials for Wolverhampton Wanderers and Coventry City, was arrested for dangerous driving
Workmen leave zebra crossing half-painted because of red-tape
Severn Trent workers left half the crossing bare after repairing a burst water main
Church to accept marriage involving transgender worshippers
The Church of England has said it will accept a marriage involving a transgender person, but only if the spouses were of opposite sexes at the time of their wedding. The significant shift in direction was revealed ahead of Friday’s General Synod of bishops in York. Prudence Dailey, churchwarden of ...
Jeremy Corbyn – We must reject ‘horrible’ anti-transgender rights campaign
PinkNews has published an opinion piece from Jeremy Corbyn, Leader of the Opposition, at 12noon today Friday, July 5 ahead of tomorrow’s Pride in London march. Here is the full text. “This Pride, we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. It’s a moment to remember that those “riots” ...
Investment companies roundup – July 2019
Performance data – there was a greater appetite for risk in June as the prospect of an interest cut in the US becomes more likely. The US dollar lost value following softer economic data and revised expectations over monetary policy, which benefitted emerging markets;Money in and out – net inflows ...
Racing pundit and Newcastle United fan John McCririck dies
Journalist and broadcaster John McCririck has died aged 79, his family has said. The flamboyant horse racing pundit was well-known for his outlandish dress sense and his presenting style at major meetings across the country, for ITV and Channel 4. A statement released by his family said he died at a ...
Jeremy Corbyn attacks Amazon over tax payments
Jeremy Corbyn has used the 25th anniversary of Amazon’s launch to accuse the company of not paying its fair share of taxes. The Labour leader has written a card to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos claiming the global giant owes millions in taxes. https://twitter.com/redsarah99/status/1147047773738590208 The card read: “Dear Jeff. Happy Birthday. You ...