Alvise Pérez, a political agitator and social media personality in Spain, managed to collect the 15,000 signatures needed to run in the European elections in just two weeks. He did so by mobilising the hundreds of thousands of followers he has accumula…
Luxury perfumes from Lancôme and Aerin linked to child labour
Ingredients used in Lancôme’s perfume Idôle L’Intense, as well as in two Aerin fragrances – Ikat Jasmine and Limone Di Sicilia- , have been brought into the spotlight following a BBC investigation. When looking into suppliers for Lancôme and Aerin last…
Italy’s Po Delta is a nature-rich UNESCO reserve. Now it is at risk from offshore drilling
The Po Delta covers an area of around 500 km2 in northeast Italy. Located around an hour south of Venice, the wetlands veined with rivers are some of the largest and richest in the Mediterranean. Partly created by slow sedimentation and partly by human…
AIM has not issued any fines since 2021. Why is that?
By Ben Lucas The London Stock Exchange’s AIM market has not issued any public fines since November 2021, according to the latest available figures, raising questions about its supervision of the junior exchange. According to data on its website, AIM re…
Harry Maguire names three ex-Manchester United stars in his dream England XI, including ‘underrated’ hero
Manchester United have a long history of England internationals and Kobbie Main joined that lengthy list earlier this season. The likes of Bobby Charlton, Bryan Robson and Gary Neville racked up the caps for England whilst wearing the famous United shi…
Harry Maguire names three ex-Manchester United stars in his dream England XI, including ‘underrated’ hero
Manchester United have a long history of England internationals and Kobbie Main joined that lengthy list earlier this season. The likes of Bobby Charlton, Bryan Robson and Gary Neville racked up the caps for England whilst wearing the famous United shi…
Oaknorth: London looking ‘less attractive’ than peers as listing destination
By Charlie Conchie The boss of Oaknorth has said London’s public markets are looking “less attractive” than their international peers, signaling the bank’s thinking as it plans a potential IPO. Speaking with City A.M., Rishi Khosla, co-founder of the d…
What impact will the general election have on the UK housing market?
By Laura McGuire The UK’s housing market could be set for a strong summer despite the upcoming general election, as the market appears to be undeterred by the race to crown a new prime minister. According to figures from the property portal Rightmove, …
General election 2024: Will the polls narrow?
By Jessica Frank-Keyes Polls often narrow as the date of an election draws near. If the gap shrinks this time round, will it mean Labour won’t be able to secure the thumping majority it desires? Jessica Frank-Keyes takes a closer look As the clock tick…
Pavilion and tennis court in Docking to be transformed thanks to funding provided by West Norfolk Council
Relief, excitement and gratitude have been displayed by members of a playing field committee which has received funding to benefit its village’s facilities. Thanks to £78,000 of S106 grant funding provided by West Norfolk Council, the village of Dockin…