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You’ll love these Shakespeare inspired Tube maps April 14, 2016 Everyone loves a good reimagining of London's iconic Tube map, and the latest addition to the genre is Shakespeare inspired. Celebrating the 400th year of the bard's legacy, the folk at Transport for London and Shakespeare's Globe theatre have created a special edition map which replaces the familiar stops and Tube lines with his famous works and [...]
These scientists can predict where London’s next up-and-coming neighbourhoods will be April 14, 2016 Isn't hindsight a wonderful thing. In hindsight, we would all have taken a punt on Jeremy Corbyn's Labour leadership triumph in May last year. We would also probably have invested in a little pied-a-terre in Hackney back in 2010, when it was listed as the area with the second-highest level of deprivation. Fast forward six years, and the [...]
CNBC International targets business thirst for news from China as bullish boss backs network to succeed in multiplatform media world April 14, 2016 China's economy may have been an area of concern for many in the business world so far this year. But for CNBC, the US-founded international business news broadcaster, it represents an opportunity. The international business community's "thirst" for news from China is growing. And CNBC wants to be there to provide it – despite the political challenges of working in the country. [...]
Alexa Chung for Marks & Spencer has dropped – but what’s the verdict? April 14, 2016 Marks & Spencer's latest attempt to win over the fashionistas (and presumably also the people that actually shop in M&S) landed in shops yesterday. The retailer needs all the help it can get to boost its bottom line – but will this be the collection to swing it? Here's our verdict… What is it? Archive by Alexa [...]
EU referendum: MPs will debate the government’s £9m pro-EU leaflets on 9 May April 14, 2016 MPs will be debating the government's decision to send leaflets to households to promote EU membership on 9 May after a petition garnered more than 200,000 signatures. The petition was set up just hours after it was announced the government would be spending £9m on leaflets that would be send to 27m homes next week, [...]
Amazon Prime Now one and two-hour delivery comes to Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire April 14, 2016 Live in Surrey, Hampshire or Berkshire? Now you can order from Amazon and get your goods delivered on the very same day and within hours. Residents in parts of Surrey, including Camberly, Lightwater and Aldershot, will be able to get items – including groceries – delivered within just 60 minutes, while two-hour delivery comes to other parts of Surrey as [...]
This gorgeous timelapse footage shows the City’s skyline from the Cheesegrater as day fades into night – plus what it’s like to be a lift in the skyscraper April 14, 2016 With thousands of people rushing to go about their daily business, the City's streets may be a pretty frenzied place to spend our days – but a new video shows that above the Square Mile's streets, things are rather more peaceful. This 24-hour timelapse, taken from the Cheesegrater in honour of it being awarded the City of [...]
Tui announces plans to phase out Thomson brand as it names new ship Tui Discovery April 14, 2016 Tui has announced plans to phase out the Thomson brand over the next 18 months, revealing the new addition to Thomson Cruises will be named Tui Discovery. The whole of Thomson will be transitioning, including resort staff, while the Sensimar and Family Life brands will be seen alongside Tui. The Tui Discovery will be the first of [...]
Peppa Pig maker Entertainment One denies ITV takeover approach, but sees share price jump April 14, 2016 Shares in Entertainment One leapt this morning following claims ITV is considering a takeover bid for the Peppa Pig owner. But the Canadian film distributor, which has a market valuation of $964m (£683m), denied reports of the approach. It told shareholders this morning: "Entertainment One notes the press speculation regarding a potential offer. No approach has been received by [...]
Mothercare’s share price plummets as turnaround plan is dampened by international woes April 14, 2016 Mothercare's share price plummeted more than 17.7 per cent this morning as the baby retailer revealed its growth was being hurt by ongoing struggles with its international division. The figures In the UK, like-for-likes were up 2.1 per cent for the 11 weeks to 26 March, while online sales rose 5.6 per cent and now [...]