Simon Le Bon, the Duran Duran frontman who helped define the sound of 1980s British pop, still lives in London in 2026 — specifically the leafy southwest riverside district of Putney. It’s
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The FTSE 100 closed 0.13% higher on Thursday as UK equities broadly advanced despite turbulent geopolitical conditions affecting global markets. US President Donald Trump issued stark warnings of economic consequences against any
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The London Underground has never been celebrated for its pleasant aromas, but a new scientific study has finally ranked every line by how badly it smells. Natural deodorant brand Fussy, known from
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Londoners are set to witness the deepest partial solar eclipse the capital has seen in over 25 years on Wednesday evening. The Moon will cover roughly 91% of the Sun at its
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Labour’s economic policies have forced the private sector to cut jobs for 22 consecutive months, yet Britain’s Civil Service has continued expanding its headcount without pause. Statistics released during the summer months
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s team has thrown its support behind standing drinkers in London pubs, urging Westminster City Council to work with the hospitality industry. The intervention follows a public row sparked
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BeechBand, a wellness wearable company headquartered in Stevenage, England, is entering a new stage of its growth with a renewed focus on the market where it started. The company, known for a
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The fate of the British water sector has been catapulted back onto the front pages, following Andy Burnham’s appointment as Prime Minister. The immediate priority is Thames Water, which announced its annual
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The company behind TV chef Gino D’Acampo’s restaurant empire has been hit with a winding-up petition by the UK tax authority. Upmarket Hotels and Leisure, which operates five British restaurants named after
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Barclays has warned Prime Minister Andy Burnham against imposing fresh taxes on the banking sector amid fears the government could target lenders’ record profits. Executives speaking after the bank’s half-year results cautioned
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