HSBC cracks down on texting as regulators probe unauthorised communications October 18, 2023 The texting ban will reportedly apply across the firm, with HSBC already having blocked staff from using WhatsApp on work phones.
These six vineyards are the best places to drink British wine October 18, 2023 These six vineyards offer great experiences with British wine, from tasting menus to tours and other activities
Chishuru restaurant review: exquisite African food in London October 18, 2023 Chishuru restaurant has moved from a premises in Brixton to a larger one in central London, serving excellent African food in fine dining styles
London rental prices clock biggest monthly bump since records began October 18, 2023 Data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday showed rental prices in London increased by 6.2 per cent in the year to September, up from 5.9 per cent in August.
Bitcoin price is up despite a cooling crypto market October 18, 2023 Bitcoin continues to gain ground and is trading for roughly $28.6k, up 1.9% over 24 hours and more than 5% over seven days. Ethereum (ETH) is down by 0.9% on the day but is clinging to its 1% gains over a seven-day period. The frantic trading activity in the Bitcoin market over the last few [...]
London house prices fell by 1.4 per cent in August October 18, 2023 House prices in the capital fell further in August, according to the government’s latest house price index, as higher interest rates continued to weigh on the market. Data released by the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday showed the region’s house prices fell by 1.4 per cent in August year-on-year. London’s average house prices remained [...]
Credit insurer cover cuts leave retail sector reeling October 18, 2023 Credit Insurers have been dragged into the spotlight after it emerged that they have pulled cover on a host of some of the country’s biggest retailers over the past few months. Both Boohoo and Asos have been hit by insurers withdrawing cover on their transactions. Over the summer, it was revealed that Allianz Trade, formerly Euler [...]
Just Eat raises profit guidance thanks to takeaway fiends in UK and Ireland October 18, 2023 Just Eat reported a five per cent growth in gross transaction value (GTV) in the UK and Ireland, while in Northern Europe it grew six per cent.
Marshalls expectations unchanged despite UK housing market slowdown October 18, 2023 Building products supplier Marshalls provided investors with a trading update today with a 3 per cent decline in revenue, sitting at £528m.
Barratt warns of ‘uncertain’ year ahead as number of house builds falls October 18, 2023 The London-listed firm said it only built 9,221 homes down from 13,000 compared to the same period last year.