Hellman’s sues US firm for calling its no-egg mayonnaise “Just Mayo” November 11, 2014 Is an egg-less mayonnaise a mayonnaise at all? This is the big debate that's cracked open in the condiment's corporate world. Unilever, which manufactures Hellman's mayonnaise, is suing the American firm Hampton Creek for creating a no-egg mayonnaise brand with what it argues is a misleading name – “Just Mayo”. It accuses Hampton [...]
Who are Europe’s best paid bank CEOs? Four UK banks HSBC, Lloyds and RBS and Standard Chartered made the ranking November 11, 2014 Given the boardroom battles that have taken place over recent years, it's hardly surprising – but a new ranking of last year's 15 best-paid European bank bosses shows UK bankers are among the most highly-paid in Europe. British banks HSBC and Lloyds Banking Group took second and third places in the ranking, compiled by business [...]
Four charts that show the impact the First and Second World Wars had on the UK’s population November 11, 2014 After the phenomenal poppy display at the Tower of London, the loss of life during the First World War has taken on greater meaning for those remembering the conflict today. Filling the moat around the Tower, each poppy symbolises one of 888, 245 Brits who died during the four years. But those clever types at the [...]
Ebola outbreak in west Africa: Spike in Sierra Leone infections suggests epidemic is far from being over November 11, 2014 A sharp rise in new Ebola cases in Sierra Leone indicates the epidemic has a long way to go before it calms down. On Sunday, 111 new cases were recorded in the country, which marked a significant increase from the 45 new cases reported the day before. In fact, it was the biggest daily [...]
Another City tower in the offing? Brookfield buys the rest of 100 Bishopsgate November 11, 2014 After things started to look up for The Pinnacle, there may be hope for another long-delayed City tower. Brookfield Multiplex has brought up the remaining stake in the tower it doesn't own from Great Portland Estates, suggesting work on the scheme, which was given planning permission almost a decade ago, might finally go ahead. According [...]
Remembrance day 2014: London falls silent on Armistice Day as last poppy is laid at the Tower of London November 11, 2014 London came to a halt today as the capital fell silent in remembrance of those killed in action at 11am. Two minutes silence was observed at 11am- the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, of the eleventh month which marks the end of the First World War on Armistice Day. Crowds gathered at the Tower of [...]
So wrong it’s right: The Double Donut Burger with streaky bacon hits Hungry Horse menu November 11, 2014 Britain's culinary tastes may be beginning to mirror those of their colonial cousins in America, if the latest offering from pub chain Hungry Horse is anything to go by. Diners at the chain, owned by brewer Greene King, can now indulge their meat cravings and sweet tooth all in one go with Double Donut Burger. [...]
Vodafone share price rises as profits dive but beat expectations November 11, 2014 Shares in Vodafone rose more than five per cent in mid-morning trading, despite the fact figures it published today showed pre-tax profits collapsed 73 per cent to £406m in the six months ended 30 September. However, forecasts for core earnings were raised. Basic earnings per share took a heavy hit, falling almost 70 per cent. [...]
Is fruit juice bad for you? Forget the breakfast OJ – many juices contain so much sugar they are a health hazard November 11, 2014 If you think drinking a glass of orange juice in the morning will get you out of eating vegetables later in the day, think again. The level of added sugar present in most fruit juices is so high that it exceeds recommended limits, making the health costs greater than health benefits, according to campaigners. [...]
Financier divorce could lead to Britain’s biggest ever pay out: Here are some of the U.K.’s largest divorce settlements to-date November 11, 2014 Hedge fund founder divorce could lead to Britain's biggest payout: here are some of the U.K.'s largest divorce settlements to-date For the super wealthy it pays to divorce in London. This is because divorce judgements handed down in British courts traditionally favour the less wealthy partner. One case that's currently in the British courts is [...]