A woman who grew up in communist China has written a book and an app that could save businesses from financial failure. Mala Sun, who lives in Stamford, helps businesses better understand and manage their cash flow — an area she believes is often overlooked but critical to survival. She has spent nearly 30 years
Analysis for informational purposes only. Capital at risk. Hong Kong’s Cheung Kong Group has been actively executing its “Art of the Deal” playbook. – Advertisement – After its recent sale of UK Power Networks, it is now selling 49% stake in the VodafoneThree UK telecom business to Vodafone for £4.3 billion. While markets occasionally
Lubaina Himid has spent more than three decades making work and curating shows devoted to uncovering marginalised histories, figures and cultural narratives. Born in Zanzibar in 1954, Himid came to live in England as a baby, and in the 1980s was one of the pioneers of the Black Arts Movement in Britain, while also developing
Screenshot Five museums have today been announced as finalists for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2026, the world’s largest museum prize. They are:• The Box (Plymouth) – Celebrating its fifth birthday in September 2025 having welcomed over 1 million visitors, The Box is a museum, gallery and archive that narrates the rich history of
On a warm mid-April afternoon, the pastel-coloured castle of Pop Mart’s Pop Land rose like a “magic kingdom” in Beijing’s Chaoyang Park. Inside, a group of young British visitors laughed, took photos, and discovered the stories behind the vinyl figures they had long collected back home. They are all student union representatives from universities including
A tribute to Sir David Attenborough for his 100th birthday has been created in sand on Lancashire’s Morecambe beach. A team of sand artists completed the work on Morecambe South Beach on Wednesday. The 80m portrait was produced by Sand In Your Eye, a team of creatives based in West Yorkshire, but working all over
From retro childhood treats to Eastbourne seafront tea towels and grown-up tipples, Claire Graves has built a colourful career from thread and nostalgic memories. For Claire, 52, textiles are not simply a medium but a way of life. Her love of colour and fun is evident to anyone visiting her Pink House – named after
In the heart of the Lake District landscape, a place which has inspired artists for centuries, is Castlegate House Gallery. Owned by Steve and Christine Swallow, this Cumbrian destination sells 20th century and contemporary British works to a global audience, as well as supporting up-and-coming talent. The former are sourced from auctions and private collections;
Art and nature enthusiasts can look forward to the weekend exhibition at The Hay Gallery, Sea View Art Barn, Otterton. From Saturday to Sunday, May 30 to 31, the barn will host an inspiring display of work from three talented local artists. The exhibition will feature a fusion of photographic works, paintings, and sculptures, each
Ahead of the latest exhibition at Wyken Vineyards, we talk to Belinda Gray, founder of breast cancer charity Art For Cure, about how her own diagnosis has led her to sell over £3m worth of art in the name of fundraising – and all with no experience in the art world! After her own battle