Calls made to reinstate minister for pubs as sector faces closure fears September 29, 2023 Fresh calls have been made for the reinstatement of minister for pubs role in the UK, amid a challenging period for the sector as it continues to face inflationary headwinds and rising closures. It comes as part of a new report by think tank Localise – commissioned by the British Beer and Hospitality Association (BPPA) [...]
Britain needs to build, so we need more than just white men in construction September 29, 2023 I’m glad I have had the chance to rise through the ranks to become a senior woman leader in my industry. But there are many who haven’t had the same opportunity and even more who haven’t got in through the door.
UK SMEs lack confidence in political parties – but there’s one they favour more September 28, 2023 SMEs’ confidence in all political parties is suffering according to a new poll - although of those who do see their needs reflected in a party, more would point to Labour.
Pepco: British Poundland veteran parachuted in to save struggling European wing September 28, 2023 A retail veteran, who was instrumental in driving UK growth for budget outlet Poundland, has been reshuffled by Pepco to head up its struggling European division. The move comes as the arm posted its second profit warning in three weeks. Barry Williams, who served as managing director of Poundland and Dealz, in the UK and [...]
Harry Potter star Michael Gambon, who played Dumbledore, dies September 28, 2023 Michael Gambon, the actor who played Dumbledore in most of the Harry Potter films, has died. The 82-year-old passed away after a short bout of pneumonia in hospital, his family has said in an announcement. Gambon played the Hogwarts school headmaster Professor Dumbledore in six of the eight Harry Potter films. Sir Michael Gambon was [...]
London closing in on New York despite bruising few months for the City, report suggests September 28, 2023 London is closing in on New York as a financial centre despite a bruising few months in which firms have ditched the City for the Big Apple, a new survey has suggested.
Bitcoin and Ethereum shuffle into the green September 28, 2023 Bitcoin is up by half a per cent this morning, trading around $26.4k while Ethereum has notched gains of 1.7% at $1.6k.
Fair Play film review: Netflix goes all Basic Instinct with new erotic thriller September 28, 2023 Thirty years ago, Erotic Thrillers were all the rage as movies like Basic Instinct, Fatal Attraction, and Eyes Wide Shut titillated and intrigued. It’s a less popular genre these days, but Netflix is hoping for a revival with new film Fair Play. Phoebe Dynevor and Alden Ehrenreich play Emily and Luke, two financial analysts at [...]
UK dealmaking almost halves to 14-year low amid interest rate pain September 28, 2023 Dealmaking in the UK has cratered to a 14 year low this year as rising interest rates and swinging prices scupper takeovers.
Mitchells & Butlers: All Bar One owner toasts soaring sales as costs ease September 28, 2023 All Bar One owner Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) said total group like-for-like sales were up 10.4 per cent on last year, as the bar and restaurant chain sees costs easing. M&B, which also owns Toby Carvery and O’Neill’s, said that food sales on a like-for-like basis grew 8.6 per cent wile drinks sales were up [...]