Star-struck staff at the Willis building near the Tower of London were amazed to see Kenneth Branagh outside their office this week.

The Shakespearean actor was apparently being filmed for his role as Sir Ernest Shackleton, the English explorer who led an ill-fated expedition to Antarctica in the early 1900s.

Film buffs won't spot much of the Willis building in the finished movie, however. Branagh was posing outside its neighbour, the Trinity House office, home to the lighthouse organisation.


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.

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