4 h. ago Anyone for tennis? An insider guide to London’s new wave of social clubs

Anyone for tennis? An insider guide to London’s new wave of social clubs  Financial Times

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69 h. ago Parks in London: The capital’s most glorious green spaces, from Hyde Park to Clapham Common

The capital is teeming with beautiful outdoors spaces

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4 d. ago Hans Ulrich Obrist's guide to London: the River Cafe and the Zoo's aviary

The Serpentine boss on the best meal he’s ever had and the capital’s best book shops

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4 d. ago Serpentine boss Hans Ulrich Obrist's guide to London: the River Cafe and the Zoo's aviary

Kensington Gardens. Whenever I’m here, I spend most of my time in the park. I go jogging at about 6 or 7am, head to the office early, and often hold my meetings as walks through the park. We also install exhibitions, build pavilions and host open-air concerts. In the summer, we often host events in the pavilion until 10 or 11pm. So yes, the park is very much alive, and it’s where I spend nearly all my time.

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8 d. ago A Londoner's guide to Hong Kong: from superb street food to hidden temples

Ancient traditions blend seamlessly with modernity in this dynamic city. Here’s how to make the most of what’s on offer

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1 week ago Katherine Ryan's guide to London: margs at La Bodega Negra and breakfast in bed at Claridge's

The comedian and podcast host on why she loves hip Crouch End, hates men in lycra — and the Mexican spot she can’t get enough of

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1 week ago Top 750 WTA players to receive protected ranking for fertility procedures

Players can get special ranking for three tournamentsSloane Stephens: ‘It will empower this generation’Tennis players who choose to take time off in order to undergo fertility protection procedures, such as egg or embryo freezing, will be permitted to receive a protected ranking according to new rules announced by the Women’s Tennis Association.Players ranked inside the top 750 on the WTA who undergo fertility procedures will be eligible to receive a Special Entry Ranking (SER) allowing them to enter up to three tournaments. The SER will be calculated using their average ranking during a 12-week period before and during their absence and can be used up to WTA 500 events. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Psyllium husk is being touted as ‘nature’s Ozempic’ – here’s what experts say

It often looks like tiny wood shavings or a gloopy gel, and experts say it has benefits – but make sure to take it with lots of waterGen Z in the US: tell us how you spend your moneyAs Ozempic and similar GLP-1s have transformed the world of weight loss, health companies and influencers have been scrambling to find “nature’s Ozempic” – cheaper, non-prescription products they claim can help with weight loss. The latest buzzy supplement? Psyllium husk.“Psyllium husk has become popular thanks to a wave of social media influencers and wellness personalities touting its ability to suppress appetite, regulate digestion and even mimic the effects of more costly medications,” says Lena Beal, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. But comparing it to Ozempic is “oversimplified and misleading”, she warns. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Kirk Haworth’s London: The Vegan Star Chooses His Favourite Spots

Kirk Haworth’s London: The Vegan Star Chooses His Favourite Spots  MICHELIN Guide

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2 w. ago Trump is strongarming companies elsewhere into cutting DEI. Those that cave in now will regret it later | Miriam González Durántez

Spinelessly going along with the US’s perverse programme is not just a moral failure – it directly contravenes EU and British lawOrganising a women’s networking event in the US has become an act of defiance. Companies with equality-driven agendas risk losing government contracts. Some are receiving McCarthy-like letters asking them to confirm that they have no diversity policies. Activities designed to support women, including healthcare research, are being threatened, and companies are backtracking on former commitments. Women’s networking events, the gathering of diversity data and targeted training are being questioned. And some companies are requesting that charities focused on women and girls consider changes to their programmes in order to navigate the current climate. The one I founded, Inspiring Girls, has already been asked to “include men as role models”.This anti-diversity wave isn’t just a social backlash to the many excesses of wokeness – it is politically orchestrated ...

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2 w. ago Companies that spinelessly follow Trump's cuts to DEI will pay a heavy price | Miriam González Durántez

Going along with the US’s perverse programme is not just a moral failure – it directly contravenes EU and British lawOrganising a women’s networking event in the US has become an act of defiance. Companies with equality-driven agendas risk losing government contracts. Some are receiving McCarthy-like letters asking them to confirm that they have no diversity policies. Activities designed to support women, including healthcare research, are being threatened, and companies are backtracking on former commitments. Women’s networking events, the gathering of diversity data and targeted training are being questioned. And some companies are requesting that charities focused on women and girls consider changes to their programmes in order to navigate the current climate. The one I founded, Inspiring Girls, has already been asked to “include men as role models”.This anti-diversity wave isn’t just a social backlash to the many excesses of wokeness – it is politically orchestrated and driven. ...

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2 w. ago Spittle: An Insider’s Guide to Surviving London Gallery Weekend

Spittle: An Insider’s Guide to Surviving London Gallery Weekend  AnOther Magazine

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2 w. ago Pole dancing with Andrew Scott and date nights at Koko: Laura Whitmore on her favourite spots in London

The former Love Island presenter and star of new London theatre show Girl on the Train shares her insider guide to the capital

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3 w. ago Area guide to Greenwich Peninsula: why locals love this underrated south

There are still thousands of homes and creative projects planned for the area which, as home to the O2, locals say is often overlooked

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3 w. ago Alicia Vikander's guide to London: Claridge’s, book shops and Lime biking

Alicia Vikander's guide to London: Claridge’s, book shops and Lime biking  London Evening Standard

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3 w. ago Alicia Vikander's guide to London: martinis at Claridge’s, Primrose Hill Books and Lime biking

As the Oscar-winning actress returns to the London stage, and the city itself, we asked her where she’ll be spending her time in the capital

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3 w. ago Kylie Minogue's guide to London: Louie, Dover Street Market & Claridge's

As the singer brings her Tension tour to London, we revisit her guide to the best spots in the capital, from where she buys furniture to her favourite facialist

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3 w. ago Urgent warning to British youths after lad dies in viral 'rugby collision' challenge

Ryan Satterthwaite, 19, went "downhill" after a collision in a viral rugby game that is sweeping social media. It has sparked a wave of warnings for any youngsters who want to try it

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4 w. ago A local’s guide to London – Climax Books founder Isabella Burley’s favourite haunts

A local’s guide to London – Climax Books founder Isabella Burley’s favourite haunts  wallpaper.com

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