24 h. ago ‘We’re ripping ourselves to shreds’: with dance music bitterly divided, how far should cultural boycotts go?

Some artists and audiences are boycotting Boiler Room and other events over its parent company’s links with Israel – creating fierce debate about the best way to protest and how to remain uncompromisedThose attending Boiler Room’s two-day festival in London’s Burgess Park in August may have noticed a troubling message spray-painted on the site’s perimeter fence: “Boiler Room is owned by Israeli arms investors.” In nearby Brockwell Park, which hosted Field Day, Cross the Tracks and Mighty Hoopla – three festivals belonging to the same group as Boiler Room – graffiti depicted a bomb with the letters “KKR” emblazoned on it.In June 2024, the controversial private equity giant KKR acquired Superstruct Entertainment, the company that owns these four festivals and tens of others, many of which were the subjects of boycotts by artists this summer. That’s because KKR has considerable business interests in Israel, including investments in Axel Springer SE, a German media company that runs cla...

Culture

42 h. ago The tiny Cotswolds village home to the Beckhams that is privately owned – and has welcomed LOADS of celebs

THE Cotswolds has some of the most beautiful villages in the UK, and one is home to a very famous family. David, Victoria Beckham and their four kids quite often escape London to their countryside estate, and have even been spotted down the local pub. The village where the couple bought their home is Great...

Politics

5 d. ago 'Magical' UK treehouse with private bar and sauna is the 'perfect getaway'

The stunning treehouse is an adults-only retreat and is said to be the first of its kind in the UK. With its own private bar and sauna, it's easy to see why it's so popular

Politics

7 d. ago Scots private hire driver stripped of licence after stabbing kebab shop owner

Yusuf Eroglu, 38, knifed Aydin Dag after he travelled to St Andrews to confront the Shawarma House owner over unpaid debts.

Economics

1 week ago Nottingham Forest horror show on home European return adds to Postecoglou pain

Ange Postecoglou finds himself in an awkward spot. As Midtjylland streamed forward on the counterattack to score their third goal of a sobering evening, the Nottingham Forest head coach rested both hands on his head. The scenes that followed were close to extraordinary, sections of the home support singing: “You’re getting sacked in the morning.” Then things got even more painful, the same supporters singing the name of his predecessor Nuno Espírito Santo and many turning towards Evangelos Marinakis, watching on his own private television in the directors’ box.Postecoglou insisted Forest had done their homework and understood what was always going to be a tricky assignment. Postecoglou acknowledged Midtjylland would be messy opponents but their direct “vertical football” proved Forest’s undoing, the Danish side twice scoring from set pieces before Valdemar Byskov Andreasen capped the scoring after Dario Osorio pinched possession from Callum Hudson-Odoi deep in the Danish side’s half...

Events

1 week ago Nottingham Forest fans call for Postecoglou axe after 23 days following European defeat

Ange Postecoglou finds himself in an awkward spot. As Midtjylland streamed forward on the counterattack to score their third goal of a sobering evening, the Nottingham Forest head coach rested both hands on his head. The scenes that followed were close to extraordinary, sections of the home support, just 23 days into the manager’s reign, singing: “You’re getting sacked in the morning.” Then things got even more painful, the same fans singing the name of his predecessor Nuno Espírito Santo and many turning towards Evangelos Marinakis, watching on his own private television in the directors’ box.Postecoglou insisted Forest had done their homework and understood what was always going to be a tricky assignment. He acknowledged Midtjylland would be messy opponents but their direct “vertical football” proved Forest’s undoing, the Danish side twice scoring from set pieces before Valdemar Byskov Andreasen capped the scoring after Dario Osorio pinched possession from Callum Hudson-Odoi. Chri...

Politics

2 w. ago It’s the art of the dodgy deal, Middle East edition: author Donald Trump, updated by Jared Kushner | Marina Hyde

Does the Donald know that there’s a new master negotiator in town? Of course he does, he taught the apprentice everything he knowsAny dramatist seeking a character through whom to distil the sold-out madness of the present times could do a lot worse than President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner. Yesterday exposed Jared’s starring role in not one but two current deals. 1. History’s biggest-ever leveraged buyout, of video game giant Electronic Arts (EA), which Kushner’s firm is taking private and effectively into Saudi ownership. And 2. “Eternal peace in the Middle East”, as per what has been widely referred to as “the Kushner-Blair plan” for Gaza. Busy week for Jared! He’s popping up at so many seismic moments – just call him Forrest Trump.Quick refresher on our boy: he is married to Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka, and previously served as a senior adviser in his father-in-law’s first administration, taking the opportunity of Trump’s election loss/unfortunate insurrection-fostering...

Politics

3 w. ago Tether targets $500bn valuation with $20bn private funding round

Deal would make crypto operator one of world’s most valuable privately owned companies

Economics

3 w. ago 'Lost African tribe' camping in UK woods stays put despite being handed deadline

Members of the so-called Kingdom of Kubala have been served with multiple eviction notices on the privately-owned land but claim they are fulfilling a 400-year-old prophecy

Events

3 w. ago Prince Harry won't send son Archie to Eton after his own 'hurtful' experiences there

The Duke of Sussex has spoken about his own struggles at the prestigious private school in the past

Politics

3 w. ago Timeline of 'African tribe' in Scots woods amid fresh eviction bid by council

The so-called Kingdom of Kubala has been ordered to leave privately-owned land near Jedburgh again, after moving over a small fence to set up a new base nearby.

Politics

3 w. ago 'African tribe' living in Scots woods given 3 days to move after being hit with eviction notice

The so-called Kingdom of Kubala were evicted from privately owned land near Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders on Tuesday.

Events

3 w. ago Seaside castle flat for sale with private beach and famous former owner

The three-bedroom apartment has beautiful views

Economics

4 w. ago UK public has paid £200bn to shareholders of key industries since privatisation – study

Analysis reveals ‘privatisation premium’ of £250 per household per year paid to owners of water, rail, bus, energy and mail services since 2010‘Birmingham is up the road but there are no buses’The public has paid almost £200bn to the shareholders who own key British industries since they were privatised, research reveals.The transfer of tens of billions of pounds to the owners of the privatised water, rail, bus, energy and mail services comes as families face soaring bills, polluted rivers and seas, and expensive and unreliable trains and buses. Continue reading...

Economics

4 w. ago UK public has paid £200bn to shareholders of key industries since privatisation

Analysis reveals ‘privatisation premium’ of £250 per household per year paid to owners of water, rail, bus, energy and mail services since 2010‘Birmingham is up the road but there are no buses’The public has paid almost £200bn to the shareholders who own key British industries since they were privatised, research reveals.The transfer of tens of billions of pounds to the owners of the privatised water, rail, bus, energy and mail services comes as families face soaring bills, polluted rivers and seas, and expensive and unreliable trains and buses. Continue reading...

Economics

4 w. ago Picture perfect village surrounded by rolling hill with huge claim to fame

Snowshill, nestled in the Cotswolds hills is framed by steeply rising hills around its tiny and picturesque village borders

Politics

4 w. ago Inside the rugged and romantic East Lothian holiday retreat, with its own private beach

This is the perfect spot for a re-charging break

Politics

4 w. ago 'My neighbour tried to scare me from using my own parking spot but I got last laugh'

A neighbour has tried to 'scare' the resident next door into giving up their parking spot, despite it being on their own private property - but he managed to get the last laugh

Politics

last month London Stock Exchange owner launches tokenized private fund solution, DMI

London Stock Exchange owner launches tokenized private fund solution, DMI  ledgerinsights.com

Economics