Explore Ontario with the First Nations – Manitoulin Island offers an insight into Canada’s rich cultural heritage February 9, 2018 Flags line the terminal as I land at Toronto Airport, celebrating ‘Canada 150’, the official birthday of the nation. My trip to a remote part of Ontario, however, would reveal that there is much more to the country’s history than the past century and a half. This was my first time in Canada, and as [...]
The Long Weekend review: The Grove in Hertfordshire is the countryside escape that’s only 20mins from London February 9, 2018 The weekend The Grove hotel and country retreat offers all the trimmings of a weekend getaway but without the Friday night journey from hell out of London. You can be on the terrace with a G&T in less time than your average daily commute. Where Just a 20 minute train ride from London in Hertfordshire, [...]
UK petrol prices: Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Asda kick off war at the pumps February 9, 2018 A UK petrol price war has kicked off with three of the big four supermarkets slashing prices at the pumps. In the last few minutes, Sainsbury's mirrored an earlier move by Asda and Morrisons this morning to knock 2p off a litre of petrol and diesel. Sources at Tesco said a decision had yet to [...]
Financial Conduct Authority says it will not publish report on RBS scandal – yet February 9, 2018 The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s head Andrew Bailey today said it will not publish a report on the Royal Bank of Scotland global restructuring group (RBS GRG) scandal by next week, as demanded by Nicky Morgan, the head of the influential Treasury Select Committee (TSC), but will share a copy with the committee. The FCA’s [...]
Metro Bank says it will create 900 new jobs in 2018 February 9, 2018 Metro Bank today said it will create almost 900 new jobs over the course of 2018 as it swims against the tide of big bank branch closures. The challenger bank's plans contrast with those of Lloyds, the largest UK retail banking operation, which this week said it will cut 900 jobs, moving half that number [...]
UK petrol prices: Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Asda kick off war at the pumps February 9, 2018 A UK petrol price war has kicked off with three of the big four supermarkets slashing prices at the pumps. In the last few minutes, Sainsbury’s mirrored an earlier move by Asda and Morrisons this morning to knock 2p off a litre of petrol and diesel. Sources at Tesco said a decision had yet to [...]
Amazon is launching a shipping company to compete with UPS and FedEx February 9, 2018 Online retail giant Amazon is branching out and launching a shipping business, placing it in direct competition with the likes of UPS and FedEx. According to the Wall Street Journal, Shipping with Amazon (SWA) will pick up packages from businesses and ship them to consumers. The group is expected to roll out the new delivery [...]
Sterling slumps after Michel Barnier says Brexit transition is “not a given” February 9, 2018 Sterling hit its lowest point against the US dollar since mid-January this afternoon after the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, said a transition deal is not yet guaranteed. The pound briefly dipped below the $1.38 mark in afternoon trading before recovering slightly, although it remained down by 0.6 per cent for the day. The [...]
Painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s Blue Plaque birthplace apartment in Fitzrovia February 9, 2018 Historic properties awarded with a Blue Plaque are unusual on the private sale market, but they’re positively rare on the lettings market. Hallam Street, Fitzrovia, £715pw Perfect for those looking for temporary inspiration and accommodation, this spot on Hallam Street in Fitzrovia is the birthplace of celebrated poet, illustrator, painter and translator Dante Gabriel Rossetti, [...]
Holiday Homes: At Sugar Beach Residences in St Lucia, privacy is the new luxury. Celebrities and would-be Bond villains apply here February 9, 2018 It’s hard to imagine a place more sublime than St Lucia. The island is an exhibition of beauty, voluptuous landscapes, and flamboyant Caribbean colour. Nestled between the two mountainous Pitons, which were given world heritage status back in 2005, is a former plantation-turned luxury resort called Sugar Beach. Almost a hundred Caribbean-style villas cascade down [...]