Negotiators should ditch hopes of a legally binding agreement on reductions in climate change gases and push instead for a voluntary framework at the upcoming Cancun summit, John Prescott said
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From early next month, Aqua London’s Oxford Circus venues will be opening their rooftop terraces, wrapping their guests in cashmere blankets and serving warming drinks... more
The motivation behind Alistair Darling's proposal for a punitive tax on bank bonuses is obvious: the public, for excellent reasons, detests the bonus culture that helped land us in this mess... more
Lam Chih Bing fired a five-under-par 66 to grab a share of the lead after the first-round of the Asia-Pacific Open but it was a miracle the Singaporean was able to tee off at all... more
Boris Johnson's attempts to cast himself as a "green" mayor hit a stumbling block after it emerged he had cut almost £500,000 from the environment budget... more
It's easy for a lunch date to turn into an expensive affair. Here are a few set menus that shouldn't put too much of a strain on your bank balance.... more
If you're a bit of a novice when it comes to selecting a sake, Charles Campion reveals where to begin a love affair with the Japanese rice wine.... more
From a smiling sushi master with extra finesse to the historic artistry of a Kyoto kaiseki banquet, we reveal the restaurants where the couture is on the plate, not the customers. ... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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