Tag: UK news
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Over half of world’s wild primate species face extinction, report reveals
Researchers warn of approaching ‘major extinction event’ if action is not taken to protect around 300 species, including gorillas, chimps, lemurs and lorises
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Eurostar pulls out all the stops with luxury Paris lounge
Train operator hopes new facilities at its Gare du Nord terminal will stop ticket sales falling off a post-Brexit cliff
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UK home to 80% of top-earning European bankers
Figures showing more than 4,000 City financiers were paid more than €1m in 2015 come as UK prepares for Brexit talks
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V&A hoping for another fashion blockbuster with Balenciaga show
Museum aims to capitalise on label’s current buzz with celebration of original designer’s ‘uncompromising creativity’
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Tate Modern to host ‘once in a lifetime’ Picasso exhibition
Landmark show will focus on ‘year of wonders’ 1932, at height of painter’s affair with young lover Marie-Thérèse Walter
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Hard times for luxury Swiss watches as sales drop 10%
Swiss watch federation reports huge drop in exports to China as official crackdown on bribery makes it worst year for industry since 2009