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Retailers put all their chips on inflation cooling during golden Christmas run-up

Retail

A better than expected inflation reading, and growing consumer confidence and sales, have offered a glimmer of hope for the UK’s retail sector, as they turn their focus to the vital Christmas trading months. According to today’s ONS figures, retail sales volumes rose by 0.4 per cent in August 2023, partially recovering from a fall […]
‘Recession increasingly likely’ as business output drops sharply under weight of higher interest rates

UK Economy

Where to watch England in the Rugby World Cup in London

ON THE TELE

England take on Chile this weekend in the Rugby World Cup before the big game of the weekend, Ireland versus South Africa. Here are some hot spots in London to take in the rugby atmosphere. Tsaretta Spice, Twickenham Everybody loves an Indian after some live sport and Tsaretta Spice in Twickenham offers up some corking […]

Segways, travelators and very, very green: What a car free London could look like

LONDON

Londoners believe the capital will be the first major city to go car free – and futurists believe that’ll herald a whole new urban aesthetic. A survey of 2,000 people found that Brits think we’ll see the first car-less city as soon as 2050, and thatthe UK will beat the likes of China, Saudi Arabia […]

Opinion

Fast growth tech firms won’t wait for the glacial pace of British politics

Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini budget was a disaster, but he was right about the sluggish way government deals with tech.
Sunak’s hands off approach won’t make electric vehicles more affordable in 2035

Nicko williamson

Lifestyle

Dawn French at the London Palladium: Seven things we learned

DAWN FRENCH LIVE

Dawn French has more nights at the London Palladium this month and in October Dawn French’s new stand-up show, Dawn French is a Huge Twat, had its London premiere at the Palladium last night, marking the first of a string of dates in capital for the 65-year-old. The two-hour show features adorable anecdotes from throughout […]
A Year in a Field is a profound documentary about the beauty of nature

NEW DOCUMENTARY

Sport

Rugby World Cup: 10 facts ahead of England v Chile

get to know

England can all but secure a place in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup with a bonus point victory over Chile today. Here’s what you need to know ahead of the clash in Lille. 10 England-Chile facts
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M&A Talk

More Consolidation Ahead for Europe’s Consumer Sector?

City Talk

Europe’s consumer industry has suffered as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and has had to adjust quickly to survive. Lockdowns froze physical players and e-commerce provided a lifeline for survival for some. But the easing of restrictions did not necessarily help: consumer behaviours have clearly changed and retail footfall has not recovered to pre-pandemic […]
Women in M&A: Challenge Accepted

City Talk
What are the key factors that can sink M&A?

City Talk

Rugby World Cup – sponsored by City Index

Wales can leave Australia on brink at Rugby World Cup

opinion

So many pairs of eyes are on the battle between South Africa and Ireland at the Rugby World Cup this weekend given it is world No1 versus world No2, and a match many are predicting to be a warm-up for the final. But I am fascinated by Sunday’s meeting between Wales and Australia. The Wallabies […]
Where to watch England in the Rugby World Cup in London

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