As a musician, DJ, and owner of record label Hyperdub, Kode 9 (real name Steve Goodman) from Glasgow was one of the pioneers of the dubstep scene in the early 2000s.

Graham Reid talks with the shouty voice out front of Crass, the most politically-fuelled band of Britain's punk era.

Actor James Franco has delayed the opening of his James Dean-inspired art exhibition in Venice, Italy because he needs more time to "fully realise" his vision for the project.

Kiwibank has revealed it borrowed $927m on short term 'hot' European money markets in five months and has quickly lent on much of it into the housing market.

Helena Morrissey remembers her worst moment as a woman in the City, London's financial district.

Travelling at a leisurely pace on a boat means there's more time to take in the sights.

Failure to produce growth is spooking eurozone investors, says Susan Easton

The Duchess of Cambridge has come under fire for wearing a dress made in a Romanian sweatshop.

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A stunning modern-ish makeover of the record-setting 1936 classic is likely hint at the future look of BMW's Z4 Roadster.

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Pierre Cardin, whose designs changed the face of consumer culture, is selling up. But his brand is immortal.

It's still the most famous cabaret show in the world, and has been since the 1890s, but is it any good? P.K. Stowers spends a night at the Moulin Rouge.

Dating right back to the Greek and Roman gods, wine has always been part of religious culture.