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As bad as Arsenal are, it will probably get worse before it gets better – and clock is ticking for Mikel Arteta to show he can deliver improvement

August 23, 2021

Buried by London rivals before half-time and reduced to the role of extras in Romelu Lukaku’s Chelsea homecoming, yesterday was a bad day for Arsenal. The truth is it could have been much worse: the European champions sliced through the Gunners’ gossamer defence at will without getting out of second gear. But despite having no [...]
UK beefs up international trade effort by naming cricket legend Ian Botham envoy to Ashes rivals Australia

August 23, 2021

Former England cricket captain Ian Botham has been appointed as a UK trade envoy to Australia. Lord Botham is to be one of 10 new UK trade tsars tasked with drumming up business for Britain in overseas markets that also include New Zealand and Canada, The Sun reported. “It’s a great honour to carry out [...]
Justin King: Big business must do more to support grassroots sport

August 23, 2021

Observing the wonder of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, it underlined my belief that big business must do more to support grassroots sport. As we enjoy this fantastic summer of sport, it’s important to remember that our sporting stars all started at a grassroots club somewhere. While only a select few make it to elite [...]
The award for London’s least hygienic borough to eat goes to…

August 21, 2021

Waltham Forest is the most unhygienic London borough in which to eat, according to new research shared with City PM this afternoon. The area tops the list as London’s least hygienic borough for food as 13.2 per cent of its businesses received a rating of 2, meaning improvements are necessary, while 1 which means major [...]
Why a salary cap and luxury tax are unlikely to succeed where Financial Fair Play failed and make European football more competitive

August 21, 2021

It feels symbolic that two of the biggest football transfers of the summer should precede the death knell for Financial Fair Play, the rules designed to rein in spending that now look set to be replaced with a salary cap and luxury tax. Paris Saint-Germain’s signing of Lionel Messi and Manchester City’s Premier League record [...]
Two winemakers changing the world, one rosé at a time

August 20, 2021

English rosé is a rapidly diversifying wine category, with the smallest boutique vineyards producing standout wines. The first vines were planted at the Off The Line Vineyard in Hellingly, East Sussex in 2014. The wines are made on site in a purpose-built red wine only winery by Kristina Studzinski and her partner Ann-Marie Tynan. Studzinski, the [...]
Pig review – Another unexpected Nicolas Cage triumph

August 20, 2021

Where do you even begin with Nicolas Cage? Once a respected Oscar winning star, he’s now largely known for two things: his eccentricity, and his output. He makes an awful lot of films, most of which are low budget dross, but every now and again the intense actor makes a movie that succeeds in spite [...]
GI Joe adventure Snake Eyes comes up blanks – again

August 20, 2021

Of all the big budget Hollywood franchises, GI Joe is up there as having the most peculiar history. 2009’s GI Joe – The Rise of Cobra was conceived as a competitor for the growing superhero movie craze. The film scarred the memories of those who made it – star Channing Tatum said “I fucking hate [...]
Women’s British Open prize money 2021: How much can players win at Carnoustie and how does it compare to other women’s and men’s majors?

August 20, 2021

Women’s British Open prize money is at record levels this year, with both the total prize fund and the winners’ share setting new benchmarks for the tournament. Players competing at Carnoustie this week stand to share a pot worth $5.8m, with the winner in line to take home $870,000. But how have those figures changed [...]
Lamborghini delivers record-breaking Urus SUV to London

August 20, 2021

Having left the Sant’Agata production line last month, Lamborghini London dealership H.R. Owen has just delivered the 15,000th Urus SUV.