London desk

Filed from the London desk — including multi-city pieces that also ran elsewhere.

Finance · 3 hrs ago

Apple’s New CEO John Ternus Delivers $30.71bn Revenue, Defying Tech Slump

Iris Quay, London desk

In his first earnings report since taking the helm in September, CEO John Ternus posted $30.71 billion in revenue, beating analysts’ forecasts and bucking the broader tech downturn.

Entertainment · 21 hrs ago

Netflix’s London office trims the fat, leaving a VP’s desk as the only thing still occupied by a nameplate

Celia Marsh, London desk

Netflix’s London headquarters shed 2‑3% of its staff, including Production VP Anna Mallett, as the streamer’s global reshuffle ripples across the pond.

Entertainment · 1 day ago

SNL’s Global Spin‑Offs: UK’s Royal Roast Meets Korea’s Dental Sitcom

Iris Quay, London desk

The first-ever international SNL spin‑off lands in Seoul as the 30‑minute sitcom “The Smile Clinic,” while SNL U.K. carves its niche with royal jibes and the sketch “Nigerian Wicked,” showing the format’s w…

Finance · 1 day ago

2.3 Million UK Households Face Mortgage Shock as BoE Prepares Rate Hike

Iris Quay, London desk

More than 2.3 million UK households will see their mortgage payments jump when fixed‑rate deals end in 2027, after the Bank of England is expected to lift rates next week. The looming increase will push many borrower…

World · 1 day ago

Five Teens Stabbed at Halloween Party in Chandler’s Ford After Unknown Group Crashed the Bash

Iris Quay, London desk

Five teenagers were seriously injured when an unknown group forced their way into a Halloween party in Chandler’s Ford and stabbed them, prompting police to appeal for information.

Sports · 2 days ago

Jillaroos' 124‑6 demolition leaves Wales wondering if they missed the train

Reginald Penny, London desk

The Australian Jillaroos smashed Wales 124‑6 in Sydney, setting a new World Cup record and leaving the Welsh side looking like they’d missed the train to competitiveness.

Business · 2 days ago

From Market Stall to Money‑Pit: Poundland’s Puzzling Plunge

Iris Quay, London desk

Poundland, which began as a stall in Wolverhampton, grew into a high‑street discount giant but now faces the threat of collapse.

Business · 2 days ago

Charity shop profits plummet as Vinted swipes the last good cardigan

Iris Quay, London desk

UK charity shop profits have fallen sharply, with Oxfam reporting a 23% drop in retail profit and the British Heart Foundation describing trading as ‘exceptionally challenging’ due to the rise of online resale platfo…

Sports · 2 days ago

Chelsea's Martinez-Misfire: Red Card, Goals and a United Implosion

Tom Wick, London desk

Chelsea rallied after a goalless first half to win 2‑0 at Stamford Bridge, with Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer scoring in the second half. Lisandro Martinez was sent off, deepening Manchester United’s woes under Micha…