IAG sees profits up as Iberia makes steady progress November 8, 2013 International Airlines Group (IAG) – the British company formed by merging British Airways and Iberia Airlines in 2011 – has reported third quarter operating profit of €690m (£574.89m), from €270m for the same period last year. The profit jump comes as Iberia's restructuring programme sees progress. (Release) In October, Iberia unveiled its new corporate image [...]
Our guide to the best investments November 7, 2013 London property prices are sky-rocketing, so what better time to invest with the rest? RIGHT now, investing in a London home looks like a pretty smart move. Asking prices saw a 10 per cent increase last month and, with low-deposit schemes like the government’s Help to Buy initiative, more people are looking to invest in [...]
Sir Christopher Wren’s historic mansion home goes on sale November 7, 2013 Freehold of house in grounds of Hampton Court Palace offered up for first time in over 300 years SITTING in the grounds of Hampton Court Palace, nestled among the greenery of suburban Richmond, lies a mansion that was once home to Britain’s greatest architect. For the first time in over 300 years, Sir Christopher Wren’s [...]
Home furnishings with personality November 7, 2013 Living In Space’s Sarah Southern talks bespoke interior design FURNISHING your home should be the best part about moving. It’s a chance to impress your personality onto your home; so why is it often so stressful? Interior designer Living In Space thinks it’s because we’re all too busy to search for what we need to [...]
Live in panorama atop The Heron November 7, 2013 Surround yourself with a 360 degree view of the City of London – and walk to work – from one of the luxury penthouses and apartments in The Heron situated in the heart of the financial district Living in the City is a strange experience. Your rubbish is collected by a corporation, it’s completely desolate [...]
Focus on Canary Wharf: Riding on the wave of Canary Wharf November 7, 2013 Steeped in history, Canary Wharf was once part of the world’s largest port. Now the capital’s second most vibrant business district – after the ancient City of London – it is still a gleaming hub of international trade and commerce. The banks, law firms and media organisations that have joined its ranks have brought a [...]
Private View: On the market in Canary Wharf this week November 7, 2013 NEW ATLAS WHARF, E14 £400,000 A one double-bedroom apartment in a gated development with a private balcony overlooking river and park views. The property also comes with protected parking and a 24-hour porter service. For outdoorsy types, the development is also next door to a park and a sailing club. For more information contact Savills [...]
Advisor to Institute of Directors calls for plan B on energy November 7, 2013 Dan Lewis, an energy policy advisor to the Institute of Directors and chief executive of the economic policy centre, has said the UK needs a plan B with regard to energy policy. Problems, he said, come when the value of how environmentally-friendly something is is put first. Speaking to CNBC, Mr Lewis said: "what we [...]
Twitter shares debut at $46 on the New York Stock Exchange November 7, 2013 Twitter has made a staggering market debut on the New York Stock Exchange, up over 73 per cent on its initial public offering, at almost $46 (£28.70) per share. Twitter priced its initial public offering (IPO) at $26 (£16.17) per share late last night. Yesterday, IG's grey market had a mid-price of $23.75bn (£14.77bn), implying a [...]
G4S to face more competition declares Francis Maude November 7, 2013 In a speech to analysts on Thursday, Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude has said that G4S and Serco will face increasing competition from domestic and international companies. Francis, speaking this afternoon said: There will be new entrants coming into that market, both international players but also new entities coming into existence and suppliers who currently [...]