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A good pint of beer always tastes better over a tall tale. Join us as we search out the headiest pub hauntings up and down Britain and find the spookiest pint near you
Retraining as a personal trainer does not necessarily mean leaving your current job before you start studying. If you plan the qualification route carefully, you can fit theory work around evenings, weekends or changing shifts, then arrange practical training and assessment dates once you know what the course requires. The harder part is keeping that […] By Nathan Spears
Country Life October 14, 2026, brings you beautiful rural interiors, 24 hours at Claridge's and asks if the best lawnmower is actually an alpaca.
Former YouTuber Jake Paul seemed to suggest those on the left who protest Donald Trump are jobless in a MAGA rally speech.Doing nothing to help the Trump administration’s reputation for being the most unserious government the US has had, the president was joined by influencer and boxer Jake Paul at
An end-of-season trip to Ibiza is a tale as old as time: one night out turns into two, three beach clubs turn into four, and before you know it, you’re returning home feeling less-than-well-rested (albeit having had the week of your life).But, away from its world-leading party scene, Ibiza’s up-and-
Actor RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter “Flynn” White Jr in TV series Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34 in Brownsville, Texas.“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte,” said Mitte’s
Struggling for autumnal inspiration? We've got you.
Rebecca Howard’s paintings capture a wilder Britain in the making. There’s still time to catchher exhibition at Knepp, celebrating nine projects bringing nature back from the brink
XBOX Project Helix will be much more than just one console, XBOX CEO Asha Sharma reportedly recently reaffirmed.Project Helix, Microsoft’s next-gen family of consoles, have already been confirmed to be “deep in development” after being officially teased, sparking speculation about its release date,
People have been left stunned by Donald Trump’s admission that he fabricated his claim that Russia and Ukraine agreed to an energy ceasefire.On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, beginning a war that continues today as Ukraine attempts to defend itself from Russian attacks.Efforts to reach a
The Temple Guiting Estate offers country life at its very best — and at a price.
With the invention of AI, there is seemingly no end to what the technology can be used to create. It can create brand-new works of art, or even transform existing media into entirely different styles.People have already used it to see what The Simpsons would look like as a live-action sitcom version
If you thought Australia’s spiders were scary, wait until you see the prehistoric version, because everyone online is losing their minds over it.Scientists have found a fossilised giant trapdoor spider in New South Wales, only the fourth specimen of its kind to be found in Australia.The creature wou
Naked Attraction host Anna Richardson was flabbergasted during one episode when a contestant with the ‘biggest penis ever’ was revealed behind one of the screens.36-year-old Rara from Herefordshire was on the hunt for her dream man, when ‘blue’ caught her and Anna’s eyes.“I think that’s too big. I’m
Whether you love him or hate him, Donald Trump is undoubtedly unafraid to speak his mind - even if it means getting ridiculed mercilessly by the internet.From the invention of “covfefe” (does anyone know what that is yet?), to the claim that you “can’t be too greedy” (and don’t we know it), there’s
New GTA 6 gameplay ‘leaks’ shared by notorious leaker Cyberleek appear to show Lucia nude - but all may not be as it seems.Grand Theft Auto 6 releases on 19 November on PS5 and XBOX Series X/S. Those who pre-order the Standard or Ultimate edition can load it a week early from 12 November.Rockstar Ga
Which city, would you say, is the artistic capital of the world? It’s a billion-dollar question that can be taken either one of two ways. The first: which is the world’s most creatively fertile city? The one home to the highest number of artists and the busiest scene? The second: which city commands the highest art sales? The two yield different answers. The first is probably Mexico City; the second is obviously New York.
From a young noblewoman navigating her first Regency season to the matriarch of the Ton, Netflix’s upcoming prequel pulls back the curtain on Violet and Edmund’s legendary romance, and how it shaped the family we know today
With elegant proportions, Britain's most northerly vineyard and a striking lakehouse in the grounds, Adderstone House offers a huge amount to buyers.
The 1990s-themed exhibition at the Tate has left quite a few people disappointed — luckily the Country Life quiz to deliver a 90s nostalgia hit.
The James Bond star has co-bought The Horseshoe in Clerkenwell, which comes with a 250-year history and a ghost in the cellar
There's nothing quite like the feeling of trying a piece of clothing on in a shop — preferably one with good-size changing rooms and flattering lighting — and it fitting like a tailor-made glove. Covid did its best to rid us of such sensory joys, but I'm delighted to report that in-person shopping is making a major comeback.
Ten million people stand to benefit from a cooler and more biodiverse capital, say the organisers of an ambitious project to reconnect its wilder spaces
Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki shared an update on the next-generation PlayStation as anticipation builds around the PS6 release date and price.Tech specs, along with info about the speculated PS6 handheld console understood to be called Project Canis, have also been ‘leaked’ by a renowned hardware insider.
At the beginning of October, three consumers sued Starbucks (see complaint) alleging that many of the beverages sold by the company and advertised as “sugar-free” in fact contain substantial amounts of sugar. For example, their Caramel Protein Matcha is promoted as sugar-free: However, when more detail is presented, Starbucks changed the claim from “sugar-free” to “no added sugar” and disclosed that this size drink actually contains 16 grams of sugar which is four teaspoons. *MOUSE PRINT:
The latest GTA 6 ‘leak’ from notorious leaker Cyberleek appears to show Lucia fully nude while roaming the open world - but all may not be as it seems.Grand Theft Auto 6 releases on 19 November on PS5 and XBOX Series X/S. Those who pre-order the Standard or Ultimate edition can load it a week early
A warning to readers who don’t have a fear of the deep ocean: this story might soon change that.Back in 2019, a group of researchers who wanted to stir excitement down in the murky recesses of the sea conducted a unique experiment.The team, from the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON),
Parts of Tehidy House, a historic Grade II-listed mansion, still stand near Camborne in Cornwall, but it's just not quite the same, says Melanie Bryan.
J. D. Vance likening Emily in Paris to the work of Shakespeare was not on my 2026 bingo card, although perhaps it should have been. In case you didn’t know, the Vice-President recently decided the best use of his time was to defend a show once called a ‘work scheme’ for ‘people who can’t act’ (its final season airs in December) and laud it as a satire of millennial decision-making and tacit defence of the nuclear family.
It used to be the fourth largest building in the world — now it’s a windowless underground pit.
Unsinkable Sam was a black-and-white cat named Oscar who was purportedly lived through three shipwrecks in 1941.
Kouri Richins poisoned her husband Eric with a cocktail laced with fentanyl.
Jack McCall shot Wild Bill Hickok in the back of the head as he played poker in August 1876.
Weddings are always a hectic affair, but if you want to actually make yourself useful to the bride and groom, you best turn up in a small tank, advises Trinity Francis.
Researchers think they’ve just discovered a potential new Blue Zone, also known as an area of the world where people live to be 100 years old at a higher-than-average rate - and it’s safe to say the longevity crowd are getting excited.What’s more - it’s located just 70 miles away from an already-exi
Agnes Stamp extolls the virtues of the schnauzer.
When Scandi girl style reins supreme, you bet we’re excited to find a way to infiltrate it into every aspect of our lives - even the gym. That’s exactly why Ganni’s new collaboration with Lululemon is already tipped to be one that’s hard to get your hands on, because it’s bringing the Copenhagen fas
Stargazers were treated to a dazzling Northern Lights display which was visible across large swathes of the UK – and they may be visible again in the coming nights.
The cuts mean that governments are spending 50% less than the level needed to meet the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
From a four-bedroom thatched cottage in Buckinghamshire at the price of a city flat to an estate of more than 3,000 acres, here's this week's look at the finest homes to come to market through Country Life.
Critics have been giving their verdict on surreal documentary You Can See Everything which follows disgraced American businesswoman Elizabeth Holmes in the run up to her imprisonment.Holmes was the founder of the former health technology company Theranos, which specialised in blood-testing and at on
Most of us associate sinkholes with frightening abysses, but in China, they’re considered “heavenly” for good reason.Far from being mouths of doom, a number of these have been discovered containing pristine ancient forests.Most recently, in August 2024, cave explorers stumbled upon one of these gian
A new exhibition has opened to mark Salford’s centenary of being given city status, capturing on canvas its social history and most infamous inner-city slum.
Five decades ago, in the Somerset Levels, an ancient pathway transformed how archaeologists viewed our ancestors. Oliver Berry uncovers the tale of the Sweet Track, is celebrating its 50th year as a Scheduled Monument.
Morocco’s southeastern desert once experienced a rare downpour that totally revived some of its lakes and ponds. Locals and tourists at the time hailed it a “blessing from the sky”.In 2024, the Moroccan government shared that just two days of rainfall in October exceeded yearly averages that experie
A baby girl in northeastern Mexico was born perfectly healthy. However, there was something quite unique about her - she had a very “rare” 2-inch-long tail that was covered in “fine hair.”According to a report published in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery, doctors were surprised as tails in humans “
Donald Trump went on a bizarre rant about how hard it is to start a lawnmower and everyone is completely baffled.On the campaign trail, the US president has come out with some pretty noteworthy remarks, suggesting that Iran attacking LA and San Diego would be a “small price to pay” and “threatening”
East of Eden, the classic 1952 novel by John Steinbeck, has been adapted into a TV series - and it’s one of the most highly anticipated shows of the year.The novel is a symbolic retelling of the biblical Cain and Abel story, based on two generations of brothers in California’s Salinas Valley and wit
Two leakers have shared updates about the heavily speculated Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire Nintendo Switch ports.Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire are two classic Pokemon games which released on GameBoy Advance in 2003 that introduced Gen 3 of Pokemon and the Hoenn region.There has been heavy speculation about thes
Remarkably, Donald Trump revisited the same outrageous comments he made about Iran attacking Los Angeles and San Diego and critics things he somehow made it worse.At a campaign rally in Nebraska earlier this week, the US president left Americans (and the rest of the world) aghast when he suggested I
Admiralty House and Ripley Building on Whitehall, the buildings created to accommodate the Admiralty Board during the period of Britain’s domination of the seas, are not well known. Billy Hurley Reading reveals their interest and quality; photographs by Will Pryce for Country Life.
Buying and converting a church is almost always a passion project — and the people who’ve taken on the job at these homes show just what can be done.
One hundred years ago this month, the publication of 'When We Were Very Young' saw the nation take an accident-prone little bear to its heart. Emma Hughes uncovers the true story of Winnie-the-Pooh and the two men who brought him to life
A conversation with political scientist Thessalia Merivaki
Elif Shafak’s novels are international bestsellers, but one nearly saw her thrown in prison in her home country. She speaks to Lotte Brundle.
A new exhibition that tells the story of how the Côte d'Azur dazzled modern art's great innovators is now open. Rupert Clague and Nick Trend attempt to follow in their footsteps.
In what feels like a horrible case of deja vu, Donald Trump is once again trying to make everyone believe he deserves to win the Nobel Peace Prize.It was October of last year when US president Trump learned he had lost out on the Nobel Peace Prize despite months of claiming he deserved it for having
As the garden at Alnwick Garden celebrates its 25th anniversary, Charles Quest-Ritson talks to Jane Percy, Duchess of Northumberland, about its making and her plans for its future.
Researchers studying remains from the royal cemetery of Umm el-Qaab in Abydos found that the pharaohs were buried alongside human sacrifices.
In 1781, Benjamin Franklin wrote a satirical essay on flatulence that’s known today as “Fart Proudly.”
Outstanding country houses are hard to find in Derbyshire, and that will put Bradbourne Hall right at the top of the list. Penny Churchill takes a look.
The Country Life Quiz is published every weekday at 4pm. Missed a day? Want more quizzes? Catch up on previous editions, here.
A Burberry coat, emblazoned with a map of London has caught Rosie Paterson's eye.
We often talk about the impact journalism has on democracy and how we understand the world. But what about its impact on how we feel?
From the Outer Hebrides to Galloway Dark Sky Park, here is where to witness autumn’s most magical sky phenomenon
Looking back on the greatest parties in London’s history, Will Hosie realises it’s a thin line between hit and miss.
A modern world means a mobile office for many. But if you can work from anywhere, why work from the same place as everyone else?
From cognitive function to reinforcing family bonds, the benefits of making time for good, whole foods in the morning are plentiful
A landmark moment for climate justice in Australia, Nobel prize winners revealed, and a promising drug for Parkinson’s, plus more good news
Robert Wagner’s wife, actress Natalie Wood, drowned under mysterious circumstances in November 1981.
Archaeologists exploring Kvitingskjølen mountain recently came across dozens of prehistoric arrows dating as far back as 6,000 years.
This issue we’re stepping into Scotland’s festive traditions
Farfield Hall appeared in Country Life 111 years ago, when a former owner had lavished TLC on this wonderful 17th century home. Now, new owners are needed who can do the same again.
The Country Life Quiz is published every weekday at 4pm. Missed a day? Want more quizzes? Catch up on previous editions, here.
Claire Jackson profiles some of Britain's strangest — and most prolific — collectors of years gone by.
The guide aims to help UK communities prepare for emergencies, with advice on everything from power cuts to supporting vulnerable neighbours
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank meet in Bangkok this October. We’ll be inside lobbying and outside on the streets with activists from around the world. Here’s why, and how the UK could help end the debt crisis.
Betrayed by those she trusted, hunted by Elizabeth I, and immortalised in art, Scotland’s doomed queen remains a deeply polarising figure. This is the story of how passion and politics sealed her fate - and created a legend that outlived her crown
No garden should be without Hydrangea paniculata, which can bloom until the end of October. Charles Quest-Ritson sums up the results of the recent four-year trial at RHS Bridgewater near Manchester; photographs by Clive Nichols for Country Life.
One of the most celebrated architectural designers in Britain created this superb, modern country house right on the River Avon at Warwick Castle.
Your daily commute just got a whole lot scarier; from execution grounds to haunted gin palaces, these sites carry centuries of chilling history
As Athena can count the Parthenon as a home, she naturally takes great interest in it. The latest flare-up of the dispute between Britain and Greece over the Parthenon sculptures — familiarly known as the Elgin Marbles — reminds her that the ancient Greeks excelled in epics as well as architecture.
Archaeologists exploring the waters off Egypt’s Mediterranean coast discovered a 1,900-year-old ring emblazoned with an image of the Lighthouse of Alexandria.
Content warning: This article contains a graphic image of injuries A Palestinian man has been shot dead and others injured during the olive harvest in the Ramin Valley as the world marks the third anniversary of the 7 October genocide. The area, which is in the Tulkarm governorate in the northern West Bank, lies between […] By Charlie Jaay
Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie told David Hennessy about their new musical Ceilidh which launches at Pitlochry in Scotland this week before touring the UK. The new musical Ceilidh has its UK premiere this week. Written by Scottish duo Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie and co-produced by Alan Cumming the show is based on the
Raymond Walsh of The Shamrocks told David Hennessy about the band’s forthcoming tour, the joy of the recent Belfast Fleadh and the disdain the band get for ‘not being really Irish’ as they are from the north. The Shamrocks have played some of the world’s biggest stages. They have taken the classic Irish songbook to
The spirit of the late, disgraced President Richard Nixon is tanned, rested and ready for a four-fingered comeback. Nixonmaxxing conservatives are working to rehabilitate the 37th president’s fallen reputation — an effort that also attempts to shape narratives about President Donald Trump.
When mortgage rates are high, many buyers are less inclined to make a home purchase. This can end up being bad news for sellers.
The movies are getting serious in October. The Iraq War, the Covid-19 pandemic, the billionaire bubble and a social media audit are among the heady subjects tackled in cinemas this month.
Ishi emerged from the wilderness 50 years after settlers slaughtered most of his people.
Concerns are sweeping across Russia and the world after a laboratory technician reportedly died from pneumonic plague in Siberia. Many more people are now being quarantined. But health officials in the United States say there is no reason to worry about a global outbreak, at least for the time being.
Money market funds roared back to popularity last month, as investors continued to shun equities amid ongoing market uncertainty.
Virgin Media O2 has pushed back at claims it is paying around £200m to keep its name on the O2, as the heavily indebted telecoms group commits to another decade of one of Britain’s longest-running sponsorship deals.
As the climate crisis causes big problems for millions in Somalia, foreign meddling, neoliberalism and local power plays add to the damage
Sensitive corporate data can be stolen through everyday workplace software without setting off traditional cyber defences, Darktrace has warned, after a breach at the Big Four giant exposed information linked to Goldman Sachs and Man Group.
Béla Kiss killed at least 23 women between 1903 and 1914.
The employee in the cubicle next to yours is probably a woman. Recent job gains under President Donald Trump have gone mostly to women, who now outnumber men in the workforce. It is unclear, though, what women are gaining in terms of pay and status.
It seems as though a number of official Pokemon social media accounts may have teased Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire releasing on Nintendo Switch - and fans are demanding for the heavily speculated ports to be released.Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire are two classic Pokemon games which released on GameBoy Advance
Hotel Petra opened its doors last June, timed to coincide with Copenhagen’s 3daysofdesign festival. For three days, this annual showcase transforms the capital into a temporary showroom, making the collaboration with Petra particularly fitting, given it’s a project from Danish design powerhouse &Tradition, which has been trading showrooms for guestrooms as it raises its ambitions from interior design pieces to entire hotels.
Rosie Paterson visits some of Portugal's loveliest and smallest hotels on a seven-day road trip through the south.
The Country Life Quiz is published every weekday at 4pm. Missed a day? Want more quizzes? Catch up on previous editions, here.
Saudi Arabia remains keen to invest in sport despite scaling back funding for high-profile projects in golf, football and tennis, says the Public Investment Fund.
East of Eden, the classic 1952 novel by John Steinbeck, has been adapted into a TV series - and it’s one of the most highly anticipated shows of the year.The novel is a symbolic retelling of the biblical Cain and Abel story, based on two generations of brothers in California’s Salinas Valley and wit
Whitney Houston was a cultural icon who sold more than 200 million records. Yet her achievements “were, and remain, obscured by public interest in her private life: her sexuality, her relationships, her relationship with drugs”, which ultimately contributed to her untimely death in 2012 at the age of just 48, said Liam Kelly in The Telegraph. This, in part, is what makes her such a “compelling character” for Emily Lordi’s new biography, “Holding Lightning: the Life, Loves and Art of Whitney Houston”.
Royal Mail will cut as many as 2,500 jobs as part of a root-and-branch overhaul that the ailing postal service hopes will reduce its overheads at a time of dwindling usage and scrutiny over its delivery performance.
America’s standing in the world has taken a few major blows over the last decade. There was the time the country elected Donald Trump as President of the United States. Then there was… the second freaking time the country elected Donald freaking Trump as freaking President of the United States. And really, that about sums
The chief executive of PwC UK said he expects the hiring of young people across the professional services sector to “push back up”, challenging the notion that AI is replacing junior work and slowing entry-level recruitment.
Shein took more than £2.5bn in revenue in the UK last year, as the fast fashion giant tightens its hold on British shoppers despite IPO woes.
City AM meets the men who transformed the much-loved Simpsons Tavern into the new Cloth Cornhill How much can you fiddle with the recipe of… a sausage? “We’re now on the ninth iteration,” sighs Ben Butterworth, founder of Cloth Cornhill. “We’ve been fine tuning the details. It’s still a very peppery, well-seasoned sausage, only more [...]
Of all the words one can use to describe Donald Trump, classy wouldn’t make the list. Every public appearance the President makes reveals a new character flaw and his latest faux pas involved families of dead military members killed in combat. Trump brought grieving family members to the White House. Great idea. It all fell
The billionaire Weston family has struck a deal to buy Boots for $8.9bn, scuppering hopes that the high street giant could return to the London Stock Exchange.
It started with a fever and ended in mass burial pits. For over three centuries, recurring waves of bubonic plague haunted British towns, turning streets into morgues. This is the bloody, brutal history of the pestilence that wiped out millions
Long gone are the days of life-long jobs and thank goodness – job-hopping is a joy, writes Shazam-investor-turned-play-director Ajay Chowdhury.
As anyone who has filled their car up recently – especially if you have the misfortune of owning a diesel – it’s never been more expensive. And while the whole world points the finger of blame at Donald Trump, the American president was doing his desperate best to lay the blame at the door of
Andy Burnham’s pricey plans for nationalisation and greater public control of services have thrust Thames Water, housebuilders and the care sector under the microscope. But while public attention has centred primarily on these British heavyweights, the process of bringing the UK’s passenger rail services back into state hands has chugged along quietly, leaving the question [...]
Arsenal’s owners believe they can become “the biggest brand in the world” after being stunned by the global celebrations which greeted their long-awaited Premier League triumph this year.
Hanhart has released a limited edition timepiece inspired by one of Steve McQueen's favourite chronographs.
Green bike conglomerate Lime is pumping nearly £1m into hundreds of new e-bike parking bays as it looks to tackle the pavement clutter that has accompanied London’s rental bike boom.
The Court of Appeal has overturned the fraud convictions of five former City traders who were previously hit with Libor and Euribor-related offences.
Rathbones has secured a financial licence allowing it to begin operating in Ireland and the EU, as the wealth manager looks to extend its reach across Europe.
Finding a long-lasting relationship is something everyone yearns for, one of the highest prizes in the game of life. But, sometimes – or maybe that should be ‘often’ – people who have managed to bag a significant other find themselves wondering if it was actually a good idea to saddle themselves with somebody whose main
Frasers Group, the retail empire founded by Mike Ashley, has taken a stake in athleisure giant Under Armour and built up its holding in fashion house Burberry.
Elon Musk has opted to buy competing technology as he is set to use rival Anthropic’s AI models to power parts of Grok, despite spending heavily to build his own AI challenger.
When you go for a job interview, it generally feels like the onus is on you to impress your potential employer, to the extent that you’ll feel jelly-legged with nerves. However, it’s important to remember that you’re going to be in this place day in, day out for the majority of your waking life. It
Campaigners continue to apply pressure to convince Reform-led Kirklees Council to finally reopen Dewsbury Sports Centre. The previous Labour leadership had taken the “devastating” and highly questionable decision to permanently close the sports centre in Dewsbury – one of England’s most deprived towns. For three years campaigners have been pushing for transparent information and a […] By Ed Sykes
Someone with a track record of leaking information about Pokemon claims to have revealed the release date for the expected Nintendo Switch ports of Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire - and it’s soon.Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire are two classic Pokemon games which released on GameBoy Advance in 2003 that introduced
XBOX CEO Asha Sharma has reportedly shared an official update about Microsoft’s next-gen console XBOX Project Helix.XBOX Project Helix has already been confirmed to be “deep in development” after being officially teased, sparking speculation about its release date, price, specs and hardware.Reports
A seventh man has been arrested in connection with a suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, last month, which Andy Burnham has said was most likely linked to Iran.
Badenoch said the Conservatives would restore “common sense” as political leaders were entering a “battle for the soul of this nation”.
The expected PS6 release date and pricing plans were recently addressed by Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki. Tech specs, along with info about the speculated PS6 handheld console understood to be called Project Canis, have also been ‘leaked’ by a renowned hardware insider. Sony also confirmed huge free update
Luxury tinned tuna may sound like an oxymoron, although not if you pay a visit to the Tinned Fish Market in Borough, London SE1, or Spitalfields, E1.
A huge new GTA 6 ‘leak’ has surfaced from Cyberleek which appears to contain gameplay footage and cutscenes.Grand Theft Auto 6 releases on 19 November on PS5 and XBOX Series X/S. Those who pre-order the Standard or Ultimate edition can load it a week early from 12 November.A recent rating which was
We must mark 7 October as the start of Israel’s escalated genocide of Gaza and a sign of its willingness to murder even its own to excuse it
As no-one anywhere won’t already know, the one-time Tory MP, best-selling author and convicted perjurer Jeffrey Archer has died. We’ve resisted writing about him until now but the great David Suchet has made it irresistible. Because the Poirot and much else besides star went viral with this unexpected twist in the tale of his tribute
From future-focused projects to secret schools, the people in this issue are choosing to act for a world they may never see – and showing what it means to play the long game
Making mistakes is an inevitable part of life. But when they happen at work, they can feel worse than usual. Don’t despair if you’ve messed up though, we’ve all done it. u/Late-Explanation-758 invited r/AskUK users to share their most humiliating errors by asking: ‘What was your most awkward workplace blunder?’ And they kicked things off
The criminal investigation into the Grenfell Tower fire has reached a “milestone moment”, according to a senior Metropolitan Police officer, almost a decade after the west London tragedy in which 72 people died.
In the wake of tragedy, an elderly couple must make a choice: should they let their son go to save the lives of others? - by Aeon Video Watch on Aeon
With just a year to go before the final T+1 deadline, Andrew Douglas lays out what UK firms must accomplish to smoothly transition.
HSBC is putting a raft of roles in its UK wealth division on the chopping block following a push to slash costs with artificial intelligence.
A husband... made out of wicker? That’s the premise of a new fantasy rom com (yes, really).Wicker is based on the short story “The Wicker Husband” by Ursula Wills-Jones, where a single and ridiculed fisher woman decides to a basket weaver to construct a wicker husband for her, resulting in jealousy,
We like a bit of Graham Norton on these pages and we can’t remember a clip that’s made us smile quite so much as this one did today. It’s an exchange from back in the day between the great Lewis Capaldi and Jamie Dornan, in which Capaldi told his fellow guest how odd it felt
Land surrounding West Ham United’s London Stadium could be developed after architects were appointed to lead a consultation over the future use of the site in Stratford.
The Guardian has been accused of inverting reality in its attempt to undermine the Green Party’s conference motion declaring that Zionism is (and it is) racism. The paper’s headline blared that: British Jews more likely to identify as Zionist since 7 October attacks, research finds. Percentage who feel ‘very emotionally attached to Israel’ rose to […] By Skwawkbox
First in an occasional (let’s face it, totally one-off) series, foreoard of the week is surely this, shared by @DLCampanile over on Twitter. That’s one way to get a foreword. https://t.co/0cPELOwYzL — D.L. Campanile (@DLCampanile) October 5, 2026 And just in case that is in any way tricky to read … Foreword by Professor Rupert
A leading investment platform is urging chancellor John Healey to not “penalise investors” at the upcoming Budget, as Brits brace for potential tax hikes.
India has laid out its vision for hosting the 2036 Olympics in Ahmedabad, promising the first Games on the subcontinent would “inspire millions” to play sport and transform “every part of our society”.
Spare a thought – well, kind of – for this American who came to Europe only to have their trip totally ruined by a never-ending stream of incredible rude Europeans. So much so that they were moved to share the ‘culture shock’ they suffered as a result. i went to europe a while ago and
John Goodall looks at some of the parish churches that were a product of the wealth it generated.
Most of us associate sinkholes with frightening abysses, but in China, they’re considered “heavenly” for good reason.Far from being mouths of doom, a number of these have been discovered containing pristine ancient forests.Most recently, in August 2024, cave explorers stumbled upon one of these gian
Hollywood Bowl called on its dynamic pricing system to endure falling ten-pin demand during the summer’s record heatwaves, prompting a share price boost.
Donald Trump went on a bizarre rant about how hard it is to start a lawnmower and everyone is completely baffled.On the campaign trail, the US president has come out with some pretty noteworthy remarks, suggesting that Iran attacking LA and San Diego would be a “small price to pay” and “threatening”
The UK will be uninvestable in the eyes of most energy companies if the government blocks the Jackdaw and Rosebank oilfields in the North Sea, the boss of Norway’s state-run oil and gas firm has warned.
Like us you probably haven’t come across Anna Lulis before but she’s an American pro-life activist who’s a big fan of JD Vance, it turns out. We don’t know if she’s a Maga but you’d imagine it’s an odds on bet, not least after she posted this about the vice president, by all accounts in
Former senior managers at Whitbread have led a deal to buy back nearly 60 restaurants from the group, after it wound up its Beefeater and Brewers Fayre chains last month.
Jaguar finally showed the production Type 01 in New York last night, nearly two years after a rebrand that made it a national punchline. We think the car is a stunner, and the business case behind it is stronger than the critics allow. There are car launches, and then there are launches where an entire [...]
The finance arm of Volkswagen has taken a mammoth hit from the motor finance scandal plunging it to a loss for the year.
Shell is poised to reap major gains from its refining operations after the global surge in fuel prices dramatically ramped up the group’s profit margins.
House prices in London fell at a faster rate last month, as homeowners in the capital continue to bear the brunt of the property market slowdown caused by the Iran war.
Gambling is putting people in the hospital, according to a new study. The increase in online sports betting has worsened mental health problems in younger men, leading to more hospital visits as a result.
You’ll probably remember Michelle Dewberry back from when she was a contestant on The Apprentice in the days when it was worth a watch. Today she plies her trade as a presenter on GB News, among other things, and it appears to suit her so much better than any job Alan Sugar might have come
A senior City Football Group official who attended the Labour party conference days after Manchester City were found guilty of over 100 Premier League charges has told City AM he was there in a personal capacity.
Welcome back to City AM‘s FTSE 100 liveblog. Oil is treading this morning as tensions in the Middle East offset a rise in supply. Brent crude – the international benchmark for oil prices – tipped over $101 per barrel on Wednesday morning following intensified attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz in recent days. The UK Maritime Trade Operations has recorded nine incidents so far this month.
The killing of a woman in Okinawa has sparked an outcry across Japan and inflamed long-simmering tensions over the US military presence on the island.
Nyetimber, the English sparkling wine producer, paid £71m to acquire The Lakes Distillery in 2024 as part of its goal to create a UK-based luxury drinks brand. But just two years on, and it’s starting to look as if Nyetimber, led by CEO Eric Heerema, may be suffering buyer’s remorse.
In the world of watch collecting, time does not stand still. That’s the joy of it: you never know what might be the prize of tomorrow, says Andy Blackmore
Three years on from the October 7 massacre, Benjamin Bell writes how life has changed for him as a Jewish Londoner.
The City watchdog is coming under pressure to release its communications with the Treasury and modelling data for its controversial motor finance redress scheme, City AM can reveal. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is facing legal challenges from the finance arms of Volkswagen and Mercedes Benz as well as French-owned CA Auto Finance over its [...]
Nottingham Forest are facing a backlash from local residents who could be left out of pocket by the club’s £790m expansion of the City Ground. As part of the planning permission granted to increase the capacity of their 31,000-seater stadium to 52,000, Forest have agreed to contribute £4.17m towards improving surrounding travel and transport infrastructure. [...]
Devolution is great when it works. But where are the sanctions for poor outcomes like Wales' appalling education results, asks Paul Ormerod.
Provisions for office cycle parking could be reduced under new London plans. But is throwing out bike racks too hasty?
It is approaching a decade since Mike Coupe, then Sainsbury’s boss, was caught on a hot mic singing “we’re in the money” as his supermarket announced its impending takeover of rival grocer Asda. He was forced to apologise for the outburst, which was caught on camera while he waited to be interviewed by ITV News. “This [...]
Banks are in the firing line at the Budget and in a meeting with bosses on Tuesday chancellor John Healey played coy on any increased rates. In this week’s column Samuel Norman looks at what trade-off could be made. Also on the cards, fresh data shows fintechs are lurching ahead of the incumbents on customer [...]
Operation Condor began in 1975, and resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of political exiles across South America.
Investors once more cut their exposure to equities in favour of bonds and fixed income holdings, but emerging markets defied the trend.
Once the backbone of the forests in the eastern U.S., a 20th-century blight all but destroyed the American chestnut tree — and no one could stop it.
Archaeologists excavating the Vinogradny 1 necropolis near Krymsk found the 2,000-year-old remains of a Maeotian warrior surrounded by grave goods.
Kemi Badenoch will argue that the next election will be the biggest “battle for the soul of this nation”t seen in at least half a century as Tory officials gear up for the prospect of an early election.
Autumn is for drinking a mite more seriously. Not in a snobby way, rather by sipping your well-crafted drink rather than tanking endless low-alcohol beers or cheery rosés. These bars all serve admirable cocktails — without taking themselves or the drinks too seriously.
Numerous public figures who want to see lasting peace in the North of Ireland have signed an open letter. The letter, to Northern Ireland secretary Chris Bryant, expresses support for the Garvaghy Road residents in Portadown. The open letter in support of Garvaghy Road residents Dear Secretary of State, We the undersigned are writing to […] By The Canary
Back in January 2024, Lauren Simon – who appears on ITVBe’s Real Housewives of Cheshire, apparently – went on Channel 4’s hit show First Dates, where she was paired up with a man names Chiles. Not Adrian. It got off to a slightly bad start when he didn’t recognise her. De-activate your cringe mechanism, then
Experts have said Britain’s new approach to regulating AI in healthcare could give UK tech firms a “competitive edge” by letting them prove their technology in the NHS earlier. The UK government on Tuesday accepted all 44 recommendations of the National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare, paving the way for a shake-up [...]
KPMG Australia is reportedly considering asking for $100m (£52.6m) in emergency loans from the Big Four firm’s global network after a scandal rocked the firm’s reputation and business down under.
Although New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) has been accused of antisemitism by certain members of the Jewish community, he recently unveiled a massive new plan to counter Jewish hatred in the Big Apple. Some have lauded the mayor’s approach, while others have scoffed at it.
As we count down the days until the Toast the City Awards, we’re visiting some of our favourite finalists – this week Libby Brodie discovers the subterranean wonders of the Discount Suit Company cocktail bar
Content warning: This article contains distressing/ graphic images and videos of physical violence West Bank’s olive harvesting season has not yet officially started but ‘Israeli’ violence in olive groves, and theft of produce is already occurring throughout the territory Every autumn, Palestinian families return to their groves to harvest olives. It is work, income and […] By Charlie Jaay
Newspapers outed Oliver Sipple as gay after he saved President Ford’s life in 1975.
Expectations are growing that Kemi Badenoch will announce “multiple” tax cuts in her flagship speech at the Conservative Party conference, with announcements on national insurance and inheritance tax set to take centre stage.
The Post Office’s former general counsel is “putting her own convenience” first by filing an application to appear remotely from Australia for a Tribunal hearing over alleged misconduct during the Horizon IT Scandal, the legal regulator counsel said.
Meta’s legal challenge against Ofcom has not delayed the regulator’s separate investigation into Instagram, Ofcom has told City AM.The watchdog said the ongoing English High Court proceedings had “not impacted the timing” of its decision to investigate whether Meta broke UK online safety rules when it launched Instagram Instants.The comments come as Meta, TikTok and [...]
THERE are two days of high-class racing from Newmarket to look forward to this week, with Future Champions Festival beginning on Friday.The feature on day one is the Group One Fillies’ Mile (2.57pm), where unbeaten Godolphin filly Musical Times is likely to go off a very short price and take plenty of beating.Saturday’s card appeals [...]
AWAY from the action at HQ, there’s a typically competitive card at York alongside the first Premier Saturday meeting over the sticks at Chepstow.Looking at the racing on the Knavesmire, the most competitive race of the day is the Sky Bet Sprint Trophy Handicap (3.17pm).Specialist sprint trainer Mick Appleby has a strong hand here with [...]
LIV Golf chiefs are hoping for help from US President Donald Trump as they look to relaunch the league without the backing of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
“Do you know what you wanted 18 years ago? Or 10? Or five? Did you want to be Head of Year at North London Comprehensive? I doubt it.” Colin Firth’s character Paul says this to his partner Sarah in Nick Hornby’s Fever Pitch, as he tries to justify his unhealthy obsession with football. For the […] By Michal Grant
Pendennis House sits within yards of the iconic Pendennis Castle, one of the most notable landmarks on the south coast.
The Country Life Quiz is published every weekday at 4pm. Missed a day? Want more quizzes? Catch up on previous editions, here.
The huge £45m bill to give Peckham Rye station step-free access – which is backed by a top Cabinet minister – involves forcing builders to use handheld tools to carve bricks and demolishing an art centre in order to complete the works, City AM has found. On Tuesday, energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh launched a petition [...]
Just months after her exit from Number 11, Rachel Reeves has been given the dubious honour of being voted “worst chancellor”, in a new survey.
Just what the world needs right now – another global epidemic, right? And while we don’t want to alarm you or anything, people with much bigger brains than ours are keeping a close eye on the case of a Russian lab technician who died after an apparent accident at a plague research centre in Siberia.
By all accounts, the United States war with Iran is a complete catastrophe. Soldiers are dying. Innocent children are dying. Gas prices are through the roof in America. Nobody is happy and there appears to be no way out. Just don’t ask the President of the United States, because he has a slightly different view
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