Going, going, gone: Harris and Hoole sale marks end of Tesco ambitions June 23, 2016 First Giraffe, then Dobbies, now it's Harris and Hoole which Tesco has sold off in its efforts to get back to what it's good at (being a supermarket). The sale marks the last of the major assets that are not part of its core retailing to go, and a curtailing of previous ambitions to expand beyond [...]
Quiz: How well do you know your EU referendum gaffes? June 23, 2016 It's not a British political campaign without a few gaffes and the EU referendum has been no different. Amid the throwing around of speculative numbers from both sides of the camp – which frankly, no one knows the veracity of because there's a lot of guesstimating involved – there were some slip ups from both sides. [custom id="161"] [...]
Quiz: Celebrity EU referendum campaigners – can you remember who supports which side? June 23, 2016 Whatever your views on the European Referendum – after weeks of campaigning, chances are you're as relieved as the rest of us it will all come to an end after today. But have you been paying attention to the campaigning so far? Think you know who's supported which side, and what they've said? Take our [...]
MPs want Dominic Chappell to explain the funds he took out of BHS, and his salary payments June 23, 2016 The joint select committee inquiry into the collapse of BHS wants to know about Dominic Chappell's bonus and why he was given one. MPs are also demanding more information from Chappell on the money he took out of the company, and the salaries of Retail Acquisitions directors, who "cannot escape scrutiny for the plight of BHS". [...]
EU referendum results: The map – Britain votes for Brexit June 23, 2016 David Cameron has announced his resignation after the Leave campaign stormed to victory in yesterday's European Union referendum. The final results showed a 51.9 per cent leave for the Leave campaign, while Remain was left with 48.1 per cent. This morning Cameron said he will continue in office for a "short spell", but added he [...]
World’s media turns attention to UK for EU referendum: Best of the front pages June 23, 2016 The world's media is closely watching the UK today as Brits vote in the EU referendum. The story is dominating the global news agenda, featuring on front pages everywhere across Europe and beyond: the United States, China, Colombia and Israel. German tabloid Bild is promising to properly recognise England's 1966 World Cup triumph if the UK remains; [...]
South West Trains disruption: flooding hits London Waterloo via Surbiton, South West suburban routes, lines to London Victoria from East Croydon, and metro routes in South East London June 23, 2016 Delays and cancellations are expected on several train routs to London this morning which will last well into the London rush hour. Routes affected include lines into London Waterloo via Surbiton, South Westsuburban routes including Shepperton to Fulwell and Virginia Water to Weybridge, lines into London Victoria from East Croydon, and metro routes in South East [...]
Wealth management firms told to target social media as they face fintech challenge June 23, 2016 Wealth management firms are being encouraged to up their game on social media to better cater for the digital needs of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). Capgemini’s 20th World Wealth Report also warned fintech companies are “making inroads along the entire expanse of the wealth management lifecycle”. “Firms need to be making progress on all aspects of [...]
Magazine publisher imagines bright future with £14.2m takeover deal June 23, 2016 Magazine publisher Future has announced a £14.2m takeover deal for Imagine Publishing. The target company’s portfolio includes 19 magazines, including All About History, Digital Photographer and World of Animals, as well as websites and bookazines. Imagine is expected to report a revenue of £16.4m for the year to 31 March with earnings before interest, taxation [...]
The definitive guide to EU referendum night: From what time local areas will declare results, to the most marginal areas and key moments to look out for June 23, 2016 Ballot slips are being distributed, campaigning is about to end, and today, after the seemingly endless stream of televised debates, grandstanding speeches, claims, counter-claims and fact-checking, voting actually take place. Many across the country are preparing for a sleepless night. The polls opened at 7am and will close at 10pm, but the first results won't arrive until [...]