Asda owners tying up £10bn merger with petrol giant EG May 25, 2023 The billionaire owners of Asda and petrol giant EG are reportedly gearing up to tie a ribbon on their £10bn merger in Britain. The deal, which will create a cluster of 170,000 employees and revenues of £30bn, is set to be announced on Friday, according to reports in Sky News. If confirmed, the group will [...]
Man arrested after car crashes into Downing Street gates May 25, 2023 A man has been arrested after a car crashed into the gates of Downing Street. Police have cordoned off a large area on Whitehall, in Westminster, after the incident took place at around 4.20pm. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is reportedly understood to be in No10 this afternoon. The BBC has reported that staff have been [...]
Once on this Island, London musical review: Gorgeous but problematic May 25, 2023 Once on this Island review and star rating: ★★★ There’s nothing that signals the start of summer so brightly as the Regent’s Park Open AirTheatre, which has kicked off its 2023 season with an adaptation of the musical Once on this Island. It’s a beautiful production, with some brilliantly catchy songs, but it’s hard to [...]
eTukTuk announced as headline partners for Crypto AM SOLSTICE event May 25, 2023 Crypto AM is delighted to announce thateTukTuk– the first automotive project onCardano– has been confirmed as a Headline Partner for the upcoming Crypto AM SOLSTICE: 5th Birthday & Unlocking Summer Party being held at Boisdale of Canary Wharf on June 21. The day will be made up of six, hand-picked panels featuring an impressive roll [...]
Pets at Home to open 40 new stores as pandemic puppy trend looks here to stay May 25, 2023 Retailer Pets At Home has unveiled plans to open at least 40 new stores across the UK under aims to become the “world’s best pet care platform” after posting record annual results. The firm’s chief executive Lyssa McGowan said the group was spending £400m on an ambitious growth strategy that would see it expand its [...]
Groundhog Day for Bitcoin as crypto uncertainties linger May 25, 2023 The price of Bitcoin fell a further 2% to the lower end of $26k while Ethereum dropped below $1.8k and continues to trade in line with the leading crypto.
Sara Cox interview: ‘When I lost my dog, I threw myself into work’ May 25, 2023 Radio 2 presenter Sara Cox on putting her naughty dog on probation, why she’s supporting the Dog’s Trust, and how you can too, by Adam Bloodworth Her popular Radio 2 show is just one facet of Sara Cox: she’s also mad about animals and making life better for them here in the UK. The former [...]
More than a year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine some firms still can’t – or won’t – quit Moscow May 25, 2023 Some global companies are still operating in Russia more than a year on from the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Firms were quick to respond to the full-scale war, which broke out last February, with some saying they would quit Russia immediately and others curtailing imports or new investment. Billions of pounds of factories, energy holdings [...]
That’s the tonic! Board shakeup at Fever Tree after revenue spike May 25, 2023 Upmarket tonic maker Fever Tree is confident that a summer full of G&Ts will help continue to strengthen its balance sheet, as the group forecast revenues to reach upwards of £390m this year. Ahead of its AGM today, the drinks maker told investors that Fever-Tree recorded its highest ever value share in the On-Trade during [...]
Young’s hopes for repeat of bumper year with Rugby World Cup on horizon May 25, 2023 Pub chain Young’s has continued to weather the economic storm posting a hike in revenues for the year thanks to Royal celebrations and an exceptionally hot summer last year. The 223 strong chain, which operates largely in London and the South-East, said that revenues were up 19.4 per to £368.9m compared to £309.m in the [...]