Tim Ashour

Global threat intelligence experts say rogue actors from Russia and Iran will target the Fifa World Cup as part of an ongoing anti-US position. This year’s tournament takes place across the United

Burberry has delayed its net zero target by a decade, joining a growing list of major companies that have retreated from climate commitments made during the pandemic era. The luxury fashion house,

Turning 50 brought a celebration at Quaglino’s and some friendly journalistic advice about the virtues of brevity and tighter writing. This week’s column takes a tasting menu approach, covering several of London’s

Hotel Gotham has opened inside Newcastle’s former fire and police station on Pilgrim Street, marking a significant shift in the city’s hospitality offering. The hotel launched in late 2025, becoming the city’s

Natwest and Barclays have unveiled reductions to their mortgage rates as hopes build that a peace agreement in the Middle East could stabilise the interest rate environment. Barclays has cut its rates

Uber is introducing a new feature allowing riders in the UK to record audio during journeys, as the ride-hailing platform responds to growing safety and identity verification concerns. From Thursday, passengers across

UK Finance, the banking industry body representing lenders including Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest, has written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves calling for significant changes to the government’s small business lending scheme. The letter

Investors are shifting focus back to hopes of a diplomatic resolution between the US and Iran following a volatile session on Thursday. US and Iranian negotiators are reported to have reached an

This Sunday at Bedford Blues’ Goldington Road promises to be a compelling occasion, with the home side taking on Worcester Warriors for the Championship title. The Championship trophy is the prize on