The AXA PPP healthcare-sponsored British Indoor Rowing Championship, which took place on 15 November, saw Olympic champions James Cracknell, above left, and Matthew Pinsent battle for first place in the Men's Open event.

The team-mates competed over 2,000m with Pinsent stepping up the pace in the final metres to beat Cracknell by two seconds. The event included official trials for the British rowing squad for the 2004 Olympics in Athens.

Pinsent and Cracknell's former team-mate, Sir Steve Redgrave, provided commentary throughout the day.

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.