London braced for luxury hotel glut

London hoteliers are steeling themselves for the biggest number of luxury room openings in more than a decade this year, prompting concerns of oversupply and price cuts in the fiercely competitive market. The 146-room Chancery Rosewood will open in the…

Helping children embrace the big school leap

The school holidays bring a big milestone for parents of 2025’s gr.1 learners: preparing their little ones for big school…. The school holidays bring a big milestone for parents of 2025’s gr.1 learners: preparing their little ones for big school.…

US House re-elects Mike Johnson as Speaker

The United States House of Representatives has re-elected Mike Johnson as Speaker, allowing him to retain his position at the chamber’s helm. Mr Johnson, a Republican, was re-elected on Friday by a narrow margin, underscoring potential divisions among President-elect Donald…

In France, Drug Traffic Spreads to Small Towns

[ad_1] For centuries in Morlaix, a city of cobblestones and creperies on the Breton coast of France, the best-known dealers were the ones who traded in linen during the Renaissance and built a number of unique half-timbered houses in the…

Becomes 3rd Largest Crypto With $139 Billion Market Cap

Este artículo también está disponible en español. As the market enters 2025, XRP, the cryptocurrency that has garnered global investor interest in recent months, has begun the year exceptionally well. The asset has experienced an impressive 11% surge, propelling its value to approximately $2.42, a level it had not seen since late 2024’s price correction.  Analysts Predict XRP Could Reach $5.85…

Where the next financial crisis could emerge

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The recent growth of private markets has been a phenomenon. Indeed, private funds, which include venture capital, private equity, private…