Meet the Bond girl who refused to be objectified February 12, 2026 Maryam d’Abo’s leading role as Bond girl Kara Milvoy in 1987’s The Living Daylights marked the beginning of a feminist turning point for 007. But after it, d’Abo was offered “demeaning” roles in Hollywood. She turned away from those to forge an artistic path uncharacteristic for Bond girls of her era. She returns to the [...]
The Capitalist: White Lotus chateau bans freebie-greedy journalists February 12, 2026 Journos snubbed by White Lotus chateau, a love letter from PRs and new City signage; catch up on the latest gossip in The Capitalist.
Whisky Business: How to build a whisky hotel in Edinburgh February 12, 2026 Whisky Business: Morning Wire’s monthly look at the world of whisky. In the hyper-competitive landscape of Edinburgh’s five-star hospitality sector, buying 100 bottles of Scotch whisky and calling a hotel a ‘whisky hotel’ no longer cuts it. Investors and guests alike are increasingly seeking a “sense of place” where customers can enjoy a whisky experience. [...]
Four funky and flavoursome Jamaican Rums February 12, 2026 Jamaican Rum has a distinctive style that sets it apart from other Caribbean rum styles. As rum production on the tropical island progressed, distillers developed a unique additional process, which involved adding leftover liquid from the still, or dunder, into the next fermentation to ramp up the funky notes in the final products. Here are [...]
The chimp paradox and City wellbeing: managing your emotional brain at work February 11, 2026 In Canada, we are proud to be home to world‑leading institutions, ambitious businesses, and a diverse workforce. But behind every thriving organisation are people who need the space, support, and tools to thrive. As Town Clerk and CEO, I understand how important wellbeing is to organisational success. As we continue to invest [...]
Bar of the week: Why Three Sheets is a little slice of old Soho February 10, 2026 Three Sheets Soho | 13 Manette St, W1D 4AP This new column celebrates the great drinking holes of London, the pubs and bars that keep the capital lubricated despite the government’s best attempts to send them crashing out of business. Last week I profiled The rising Sun, the Victorian gin palace that claimed our Best [...]
How to drink sake: A beginner’s guide February 10, 2026 Have you heard the siren call of sake? This Japanese drink is everywhere and it’s the coolest thing to be quaffing (though you can enjoy it chilled, warm or hot). The problem is that it is quite complicated compared to wine, so I have compiled a brief beginner’s guide to make you a speedy sake [...]
Khao Bird: Top Thai restaurant takes over Soho’s last dirty cinema February 10, 2026 What could be a greater sign of the times than a hip pop-up restaurant opening on the site of Soho’s last adult cinema? It’s over! Soho’s dead! First they closed the late night drinking dens and then they pushed out the brothels and now there’s nowhere to watch grubby movies. The final remnants of seedy [...]
‘Thai fantasy’: the 7 best hotels in Thailand (one for every mood) February 10, 2026 Thailand has more hotspots than I have excuses to go back, with a stay for every mood. You can come to explore or to retreat, to detox with conviction or undo it just as efficiently. Between the Andaman’s limestone-framed bays, Bangkok’s kinetic sprawl, and the mist-slicked jungles of the north, it is Southeast Asia’s great [...]
Wuthering Heights is a bodice-ripper for the OnlyFans generation February 9, 2026 Wuthering Heights | Dir. Emerald Fennell | ★★★★★ Saltburn director Emerald Fennell sets out her stall in the opening seconds of her “Wuthering Heights”. We hear rhythmic grunting over a blank screen. But these aren’t the sounds of copulation, rather those of a man being hanged by the neck before a baying crowd, the scene [...]