Is Sadiq trying to gaslight Londoners about crime? Opinion The Mayor is desperate to convince Londoners that crime is falling, despite all the evidence to the contrary, writes James Ford London does not have a crime problem; it has a misinformation problem. That is the assertion of the capital’s Mayor, Sadiq Khan. Clearly wounded by President Trump’s recent claim that “crime in London is [...]
Greggs share price falls after City broker says ‘sell’ Retail Greggs’ share price has fallen nearly four per cent after a leading City broker downgraded its rating for the high street chain to ‘Sell’. Panmure Liberum analysts suggested that Greggs’ time of ‘supernormal’ growth – sales rose by nearly 20 per cent in 2023 – may be over. Analysts suggested that Greggs’ roll-out of evening [...]
Greggs delivers success once again as evening trade boosts sales Retail High street bakery Greggs has reported another quarter of strong sales growth, fueled by new products and extended evening opening hours. The sausage-roll maker told markets this morning that total sales rose by 10.6 per cent in the third quarter of 2024, with like-for-like sales up five per cent. This growth was “supported by menu [...]
Owner of Steven Bartlett-founded Social Chain eyes swoop for AIM-listed Mission May 12, 2024 London-based Brave Bison is currently in discussions with Mission's board and major shareholders to garner support for their proposal.
The week that was: Cocoa price squeeze as UK equities’ struggles continue March 30, 2024 We recap another busy week in the City which in which we saw cocoa prices sky rocket, Flutter fly away and left Thames Water on the brink.
Greggs on a roll as night trade helps baker to “impressive” financials March 5, 2024 Greggs the no-frills chain said total sales grew 19.6 per cent in the year to last December up on a year-to-year basis
Feyi-Waboso out of England Six Nations camp to take uni exam February 28, 2024 England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has withdrawn from Steve Borthwick’s training camp in order to sit an exam. The 21-year-old Exeter Chiefs flyer will sit a medical exam for his degree at Exeter University. He has been replaced in the 36-man training group by Will Muir. England ins and outs No9 Alex Mitchell has rejoined the [...]
Currys confident profits will beat forecasts despite slipping sales over Christmas January 18, 2024 Electrical retailer Curry’s said group profit before tax is expected to be ahead of expectations, despite sales falling over the Christmas period.
Greggs: Baker rakes in £2 of every £100 spent in hospitality industry – and analysts expect that to double January 10, 2024 British bakery and fast food chain Greggs said it plans to open between 140 and 160 net new shops in 2024, as it toasts soaring sales in the fourth quarter.
Rugby race scandal: World Rugby clears Mbonambi over Curry ‘white ***t’ claim October 26, 2023 World Rugby has said South Africa captain Bongi Mbonambi does not have a case to answer over claims he called England flanker Tom Curry a “white c**t” in last weekend’s rugby world cup semi final. Curry made the claims to the referee during the game and English authorities made a formal complaint to World Rugby earlier [...]