Thank you for giving opportunity to thousands of Women like Philomene June 23, 2022 | Sponsored Four years ago Morning Wire readers generously gave to the ‘Roots of Change’ Opportunity International appeal. In partnership with the UK government, who matched every donation, it raised an incredible £7.4 million! So, how has the money been used? Two-thirds of African farmers live in poverty and half are women, yet women produce on average [...]
As the Tories fight on both political flanks, they need to ditch policy-by-stereotype June 23, 2022 TODAY’s by-elections risks exposing the government on both political flanks. A loss in Wakefield, in West Yorkshire, would dent their working class 2019 gains, and a defeat in Tiverton & Honiton, in rural Devon, would strike deep into their southern heartlands. Losses on both these fronts in the next general election could be the recipe [...]
Bank of England official compares crypto crash to dotcom bubble June 22, 2022 The Bank of England’s Deputy Governor has compared the recent crypto crash to the dotcom bubble more than two decades ago. Jon Cunliffe said those that survived the crash could become the technology companies of the future and rival the likes of tech giants Amazon. “The analogy for me is the dotcom boom, when $5 trillion was [...]
Where to eat to support Ukraine and learn about the country’s fabulous cuisine June 22, 2022 One of Ukraine’s most famous chefs is hosting a series of fundraising pop-ups, with a London restaurant on the way. Yurri Kovryzhenko, one of only two Ukrainian chefs mentioned in the Michelin guide, will be cooking next Monday 27 June at City Social at a fundraising dinner in collaboration with chefs like Jason Atherton and [...]
We need to eat more seafood – here’s how June 22, 2022 Between the cost of living crisis, the imminent environmental collapse and the obesity epidemic, the UK has got its work cut out when it comes to food. Part of the solution, according to a new white paper, is to get people to eat more seafood. The government will invest £24 million in “seafood science and [...]
Alex Webb at Number One Park Lane: A thrillride of British flavours June 22, 2022 It’s clear that Alex Webb – loveable Essex boy and Masterchef winner 2020 – truly gives a well-seasoned asparagus about British eating and drinking. When I asked for a glass of wine at his London pop-up simply called Alex Webb at Number One Park Lane, I forgot our shores and thought of a sharp New [...]
Once Government offices, 9 Millbank offers the chance to own history June 22, 2022 Listed off-market to target only those so wealthy that they shut down restaurants when they go for dinner and aren’t familiar with the concept of commercial jets, The Conrad, a sprawling Thameside property at 9 Millbank, is a chance to own history. The Millbank building a short walk from Parliament was once used as a [...]
Watch: Rescue effort underway after Afghanistan quake kills 1,000 and Taliban asks for help June 22, 2022 The UK is ready to offer aid to Afghanistan following a deadly earthquake which has killed 1,000, but relief will not be channeled through the Taliban. Helicopters were sent to joint the rescue effort by the Islamist rulers of Afghanistan, with interior ministry official Salahuddin Ayubi saying “the death toll is likely to rise as [...]
The launch of Paramount Plus: Streaming isn’t a ‘winner takes all market’ says global chief June 22, 2022 Paramount Global launched its own streaming service in the UK this morning, entering an already flooded market of choice.
Sky brings forward Elstree Studios expansion plans in a vote of confidence for UK film and TV June 22, 2022 Sky has brought forward proposals to expand Sky Studios Elstree with 10 new sound stages, showing its immense vote of confidence in UK film and TV.