7 amazing things to do in London this weekend, from Olympic fanzones to Fortnum & Mason summer ice cream August 1, 2024 Things to do in London this weekend, whether you’re glued to the Games or looking for a beach… in a car park in Walthamstow It’s the first weekend of August, schools have broken up and the sun’s out, so expect the capital to be at boiling point this weekend — in more ways than one. [...]
Fresh hope for Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club as talks with union progress August 1, 2024 There is fresh hope that The Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club may remain open as a performing arts venue. Owners had said they were selling the building, effectively ending the arts programming that has platformed some of the capital’s most experimental drag and cabaret shows over the past 20 years. But after a petition to [...]
Sir Paul Marshall: Hedge fund owner and GB News shareholder poised to snap up The Spectator August 1, 2024 The hedge fund magnate and GB News shareholder Sir Paul Marshall is is close to securing a deal to buy The Spectator, one of Britain’s top political magazines. According to Sky News, Sir Paul, co-founder of Marshall Wace, is the leading bidder for The Spectator, which is being auctioned alongside the Daily and Sunday Telegraph [...]
Center Parcs: Holiday giant’s profit hit as consumers tighten the purse strings August 1, 2024 Holiday park operator Center Parcs has seen a sharp fall in its pre-tax profit as "lower levels of disposable income" eroded consumer spending, according to newly-filed documents.
Bank of England: UK growth forecasts get upgraded – but momentum still weak August 1, 2024 Looking to the immediate future, GDP growth in the second quarter is expected to match the 0.7 per cent recorded in the first three months of 2024.
Founder Favourites: Why AI is NOT the death of creativity August 1, 2024 In this episode of Founder Favourites, Ajaz Ahmed, founder and chief executive of digital design agency AKQA, sat down with the hosts and told them that entrepreneurs' best bet might just be found in AI, healthcare or climate tech.
Bank of England cuts interest rates for first time since March 2020 August 1, 2024 The Bank of England's interest rate decision was eagerly anticipated by investors.
Melrose shares plunge amid supply chain challenges August 1, 2024 The London-listed firm, which owns GKN Aerospace, revised down its revenue guidance to £3.8bn as it grapples supply chain issues.
Southport shows the best and worst of British society August 1, 2024 Citizens who came together to repair their community after Southport riots are the true face of Britain – not the hate-fuelled minority, says Will Cooling A traumatic week has seen Southport experience the worst and best of modern society – and exposed rifts that have been exploited for political gain for far too long. Following [...]
Haleon posts profit bump on back of power brands August 1, 2024 Consumer healthcare company Haleon has reported mid-single-digit growth amid strong demand for its power brands despite a soft market.