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Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher to step down from role

In an unexpected exit from the consumer goods giant, Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher is to give up the helm later this week.

Travel News

New direct trains could soon link London with these European cities

London St Pancras station would almost triple its capacity to deliver new train services to Europe by 2030.

Business

HSBC announces €1.9bn share buyback as annual profits jumps

HSBC reported a profit in 2024 as strong performances in wealth and personal banking and global banking and markets offset a decline in its net interest income.

Culture news

Study reveals that ancient Egyptian mummies smell ‘spicy’ and ‘sweet’

A new study has uncovered the "woody," "spicy," and "sweet" scents of ancient Egyptian mummies, shedding light on the mummification process and its evolution over time.

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Food and Drink

From jollof to Michelin stars: The rise of African cuisine in London

African restaurants in London are growing, with chefs bringing tradition and innovation to the capital's diverse tastes.

Cult

Inside Saatchi Gallery's flower exhibition: How flowers shape art, fashion and digital innovation

In this episode of Cult, we visit London's Saatchi Gallery, where an exhibition reveals how flowers inspire art, fashion and digital innovation - going beyond beauty to symbolise emotion, life and transformation.

Culture news

Archaeologists discover ancient Roman basilica under office in London

The excavated remains in London consist of the Kentish limestone foundations of a massive two-story Roman basilica, where officials would have made key political and legal decisions.

Food and Drink

The long black coffee: What is it and why is it so popular in the UK?

It's deja brew as yet another new coffee trend takes over the UK - this time a reverse spin on the classic americano.

Culture news

Little Simz to curate London's Meltdown Festival 2025

The Mercury Prize-winning rapper will lead the 30th edition of Southbank Centre's iconic artist curated festival.

Travel News

These European airports are finally topping pre-Covid passenger levels

2.5 billion passengers passed through European airports in 2024 - growing 7.4 per cent on 2023

Travel News

Inside Heathrow’s €5,000 private lounge where VIPs can buy Hockneys

Among Heathrow’s 83.9 million passengers, a select 50,000 guests a year have access to this star treatment.

Art

Hidden portrait revealed beneath Picasso Blue Period painting

A mystery woman, long concealed beneath a work from Picasso's early Blue Period, has been uncovered by researchers, shedding new light on the artist’s creative process.

United Kingdom

UK government criticised over decision to demolish Grenfell Tower

Some of the bereaved want the London building to be kept as a memorial to the tragedy.

Business

Shein’s London listing at risk as Trump plans US tax changes

Shein and other fast fashion companies could be heavily impacted by new tax changes in the US, which could close a key loophole vital for their business models.

Lifestyle

I spent the day at London's annual clown church service

On the first February of every year, clowns across the world gather in London to honour Grimaldi, the father of the profession. Amber Louise Bryce joined the jesters for the day.

Green News

Campaigners brace for stopping London Heathrow’s third runway - again

Heathrow’s expansion plans have been rumbling for 10 years but the pressure has now risen for climate campaigners.

Culture news

UK's Royal Society of Literature tackles controversy and leadership

The UK's Royal Society of Literature is trying to turn over a controversial in its history following departures and disputes over free speech, censorship, leadership changes and the results of a significant governance review.

Economy

UK Chancellor looks to third Heathrow Airport runway to boost growth

Rachel Reeves' support for a third runway came in a wide-ranging speech on boosting UK growth rates, which have been historically low since the 2008 global financial crisis for a variety of reasons.

Cinema

#SaveThePCC: Iconic London cinema threatened with closure

London’s legendary Leicester Square picturehouse is facing possible redevelopment and could be forced to close. A petition to save one of the UK’s best-loved cinemas and the last independent cinema operating in London’s West End has gained more than 11,000 signatures already.

Art

Unseen Brazilian art takes centre stage at London's Royal Academy

A landmark exhibition, Brasil! Brasil! The Birth of Modernism, has opened at London’s Royal Academy, showcasing 134 works from ten pivotal Brazilian artists, many displayed in the UK for the first time.

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