The United Kingdom once again delayed its decision last week on whether to green light China‘s push for a new, massive embassy in the heart of London. It would not only be the largest Chinese embassy in Europe, but also one of the largest in the world. Beijing’s hope, however, …
6m ago Trump to see U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer later today President Trump has not yet met with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his state visit. The two leaders are set to see one another, however, at the state banquet at Windsor Castle, on Wednesday evening, The …
A relatively new and growing form of lending in Europe is enabling banks to reduce costs, get around provisioning requirements and potentially boost returns by classifying certain debts as lower risk than they otherwise would. The new financing structure, known as “back leverage,” involves borrowers securing a loan from a …
Models at designer Charles Jeffrey’s Loverboy show during London Fashion Week at Somerset House in June 2024. Jeffrey is a resident at Somerset House Studios. Stuart C. Wilson | Getty Images Somerset House has been a key part of London’s landscape for hundreds of years, with its grand architecture and …
Commerzbank reports third-quarter drop in net profit Commerzbank posted a 6.2% drop in net profit to 642 million euros in the third quarter amid a broader drop in net interest income and higher risk provisions. The lender nevertheless said it has lifted its 2024 expectations for net interest and net …
Private school fees to rise from January An exterior view of Dulwich College in south London, on 22nd October 2024, in London, England. Richard Baker | In Pictures | Getty Images Private school fees will rise from January 2025 with the introduction of a 20% VAT charge. Traditionally, private schools …
Tetra Images | Getty Images Attorney J.D. Harriman is skeptical about some of the art market’s sales techniques. “There’s very little genuine information and data on pricing,” he told CNBC via video call. Prices for artworks are “rarely” displayed at galleries, he said. “When [galleries] have a new artist, they’re …
The exterior of the Hayward Gallery, part of the Southbank Centre. The brutalist-style building was designed by a team led by Norman Engleback in the late 1960s. Universal Images Group | Getty Images LONDON — From Michelle Obama to Anish Kapoor and Tracey Emin to Nina Simone, London’s Southbank Centre …
Timothy Armoo, co-founder and former CEO of Fanbytes. Timothy Armoo Timothy Armoo is a 29-year-old millionaire who became rich by selling his influencer marketing firm for eight-figures, but the young, Black entrepreneur had to beat the odds to find success. Armoo, the co-founder and former CEO of Fanbytes, hails from …
The visionary founder of BodyCanvas Tattoos, Vikas Malani, discusses how he went from being a student artist to becoming a well-known tattoo artist for A-list clients like John Abraham and Aditi Rao Hydari. He dispels popular misconceptions about tattoos, considers the early difficulties of starting a career in tattooing, and …