The Notebook: Andy Silvester on the dearth of leadership at the BBC and Met Police October 24, 2023 Where the City’s movers and shakers get a few things off their chest. Today, it’s our editor Andy Silvester with the pen Strong leadership is needed to fix the Met and BBC’s vast failings Some time towards the end of the last millennium, I remember watching my football team – Wimbledon – being torn apart [...]
Delay to ban on no-fault evictions welcomed by landlords October 23, 2023 A delay to the long-promised ban on no-fault evictions has been welcomed by landlords despite warnings from housing campaigners over the “human cost”. Ministers have announced the long-awaited barring of section 21 notices will be put on ice until the UK’s court system is reformed, amid a record backlog of 65,000 Crown Court cases. Housing [...]
Historic London estate agent Chestertons snapped up by French real estate group October 23, 2023 London estate agent Chestertons has been bought by a French real estate and technology group, in the latest sign that deal making in the property sector is heating up. The near 200 year-old estate agent was bought by Emeria, which is owned by Swiss private equity and property group Partners Group. The firm is understood [...]
Best Advent calendars for Christmas, from Cult Beauty to Fortnum & Mason October 23, 2023 The best Christmas Advent calendars, from alcoholic to wellness and coffee themed
London office market battles red hot construction costs October 23, 2023 Glimmers of light are beginning to emerge for property developers in the City and the West End as demand for office leases climbs to its highest quarterly take-up so far this year, but rising construction costs are expected to hold back recovery. Figures from property consultancy Savills, showed that the number of leases secured in [...]
Lidl jumps grocery giant as it continues London growth October 23, 2023 Lidl GB is now the third largest supermarket in London after hitting a market share high of 9.1%, overtaking Asda.
Philips raises full-year outlook despite slowing orders October 23, 2023 Dutch health technology manufacturer Philips raised its full-year outlook on Monday even as its order intake sagged.
Bitcoin looking strong above $30,000 October 23, 2023 Bitcoin is up by 2% this morning and is currently trading for $30,500 after breaching $30k for the first time since July.
Priscilla film review: Sofia Coppola crafts shocking account of Elvis abuse October 23, 2023 Sofia Coppola's new release Priscilla crafts a shocking account of Elvis and Priscilla's marriage. The film recounts how Elvis essentially grooms her
Hybrid losing its grip as more workers return to the office October 23, 2023 More workers are returning to the office for the first time since the pandemic, in a sign that hybrid working may be on the way out, according to a new survey. A total of 43 per cent of workers have now returned to the office, while 39 per cent of workers are maintaining a hybrid [...]