Property of the Week: 48 Sloane Square in Chelsea has been restored to its original Art Deco glory March 10, 2017 48 Sloane Square, Chelsea, £6.95m When property developer Aristo refurbished this second floor apartment overlooking Sloane Square, it pulled out a perfectly preserved newspaper from 11 August 1904, the year the building was built, from underneath the floorboards. This window into the art deco era inspired a theme for the entire project and Aristo set [...]
Organic, natural candles are the only way to go. Here are a few brands to get you started March 10, 2017 Flickering candlelight – there’s nothing like it to bring warmth, romance and life to a room. As we transition from cosy nights in to entertaining for spring outdoors, lighting candles lifts the spirits. They’re so hot right now, there’s even a new kind of consultant whose job it is to create signature scents for the [...]
Guy Verhofstadt wants Britons to keep their EU rights after Brexit March 10, 2017 The top negotiator for the European Parliament, Guy Verhofstadt, has said Britons should be allowed to keep their EU benefits if they want them. Verhofstadt, former Belgium prime minister, plans to persuade other European leaders that Britons should be allowed to apply for rights such as freedom of movement on an individual basis after Brexit. [...]
New Homes: What’s on sale in London this weekend in Hackney, Southwark, Bermondsey, Mitcham and Clapham March 10, 2017 Kings Crescent, Hackney From £98,750 for a 25 per cent share First time buyers living or working in Hackney will be able to get a step on the ladder with Shared Ownership at Kings Crescent. Tomorrow will see 36 none to three bedroom apartments on sale, some refurbished some new, next to Clissold Park each [...]
Lloyds Banking Group has set aside an extra £350m to cover payment protection insurance (PPI) claims March 10, 2017 Lloyds Banking Group has set aside an extra £350m to cover payment protection insurance (PPI) claims, the lender announced this afternoon. The bank said the additional provision has been made because the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released a revised PPI policy statement on 2 March. The City watchdog announced a new deadline date for PPI complaints last [...]
Bitcoin just surged above $1,300 before crashing back down March 10, 2017 The price of cryptocurrency bitcoin just surged before crashing back down. The currency flew to surpass $1,300 and hit a new record high of $1,365, before falling back down to below $1,100, according to one index. The rollercoaster price comes as investors speculate over whether the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve one of three bitcoin-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The [...]
Easter and summer flights strike chaos ahead as over 1,000 flights are cancelled from French air traffic control walkout March 10, 2017 There are fears this week's French air traffic control strike could be the start of the next wave of action disrupting Easter and summer flights and causing chaos for passengers. When the five-day strike by staff at control centres in Brest, Bordeaux and Marseilles comes to a close later today, 1,500 flights are expected to have been cancelled, [...]
London’s best places to buy a pied-a-terre: Thinking of selling up for a landing pad in the city? Here are the best locations March 10, 2017 For those disenchanted Londoners considering a move to the country, but afraid of spending half their lives on commuter trains, buying a pied-à-terre could be the solution. For a fraction of the price that you would sell a family home in London, hard-working city executives can hole up close to the office during the week, [...]
Mars says chocolate prices will rise after Brexit if the UK doesn’t get a good trade deal March 10, 2017 Those with a sweet tooth should look away now. For the global president of Mars has warned that chocolate prices could rise if the UK doesn't secure a good trade deal after Brexit. Fiona Dawson said the absence of a deal with EU member states would mean tariffs of up to 30 per cent for [...]
Rate hike on the way? Non-farm payroll figures show US jobs smashed expectations in February March 10, 2017 New job openings in the US were even stronger last month, hitting 235,000 – up from the surprisingly high 227,000 openings posted in the month before. The figure smashed expectations of 200,000 jobs – however, average hourly earnings disappointed, rising 0.2 per cent, compared with the 0.3 per cent expected. Unemployment stuck at 4.8 per cent. [...]