So I'm eating my cornflakes and I read that John Paulson, the New York hedge fund king, has made £270 million betting that the Royal Bank of Scotland share price would fall over the last four months... more
London still exports hit formats all over the world and is a hothouse for the use of new technologies in tandem with traditional creative talents.
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Hank Paulson spent most of his time in Beijing when he first became US Treasury Secretary. He often spoke admiringly of China’s economy, but did he grow a tad too fond of the constitution, too?... more
Even though Kevin Pietersen lost the toss at Trent Bridge, his Midas touch seemed to have rubbed off on his team as they ripped through the South africa batting line-up... more
Michael Grandage has transformed the Donmar into a theatrical powerhouse. Now he explains why he's offering Dench, Law and Branagh in the West End for only a tenner.... more
Over 12 tumultuous months, GQ editor DYLAN JONES was given unprecedented access to David Cameron for a new book. Here is his intimate portrait of the Tory leader.... more
England's cricketers are struggling to avoid a first defeat in seven Tests. But their selectors have already lost, or at least mislaid, the Midas touch with the recruitment of Darren Pattinson capping a bad few weeks... more
Diane Reeves was on superb form at the Barbican Hall thanks to a noble voice and excellent support from her international band. Lionel Louke also gave a highly original performance.... more
When Toby Young last visited Cecconi's he had such a miserable experience he swore he'd never return. But new owner Nick Jones has transformed the restaurant.... more
Gordon Ramsay wants to be top dog when it comes to dining in London but can he maintain his reputation if he spreads himself thinly? One way of answering this question is to pay a visit to Boxwood Café.... more
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