Watch: These are the 10 most-loved Christmas adverts of all time November 4, 2016 Rejoice, for 'tis the season to weep at schmaltzy Christmas ads, as retailers begin to launch festive offerings next week. To get you in the mood, video ad tech company Unruly has put together the definitive list of the most-shared (and therefore most loved) Christmas ads of all time. At number one is an ad [...]
Air France launches low-cost airline in fight to stay “competitive” November 4, 2016 Low-cost airlines are still on the rise. Not only did Frankfurt airport recently open its doors to Ryanair, after holding out as the only major European airport to stick to "legacy" airlines beforehand, now Air France is setting up a low-cost flying unit for long-haul routes. Air France's new boss Jean-Marc Janaillac unveiled the plan, saying [...]
Metro Bank now allows customers to choose non-binary Mx prefix instead of Mr or Mrs November 4, 2016 Metro Bank is now giving customers the option to choose a non-binary prefix "Mx" on forms. The lender said the option will be available to customers opening products like current accounts, as well as to staff. It made the change off the back of feedback from staff and customers, and said its relatively new status enabled it to [...]
Here’s a round up of all the rumours about the John Lewis Christmas ad November 4, 2016 The internet is going wild about when an ad will hit TV screens. That’s right, the John Lewis Christmas ad cometh – and before it’s even out, the mums of cyberspace have been speculating about what it will be like, even though it will be played on tellyboxes ad nauseum until Christmas day arrives. Read more: [...]
Already? George Osborne has been paid £100,000 for three speeches in the US November 4, 2016 Former chancellor George Osborne has wasted no time in making the most of his experience after he stepped down: new figures have shown he has been paid almost £100,000 for three speeches in the US. The Parliamentary register of members' financial interests showed Osborne made £69,992 for an hour and a half of speeches to [...]
EasyJet and Norwegian passenger numbers soared in October November 4, 2016 EasyJet said passenger numbers rose 6.9 per cent last month, but the load factor dropped, while Norwegian reported 16 per cent growth for the month. The low-cost giant said passenger numbers rose 6.9 per cent to just over 6.84m, but the load factor was down from 93.3 per cent to 90.2 per cent. On a rolling 12-month [...]
Could it be? BHS pensions deal to be wrapped up by Christmas November 4, 2016 There could finally be light at the end of the tunnel. Sir Philip Green and pension regulators could reach a deal over the BHS scheme within weeks, according to the BBC. But, don't get too excited just yet: Green could still walk away, which would prompt the beginning of a prolonged legal battle. Newsnight reported [...]
The “whole country should be grateful” that Mark Carney’s staying until 2019, says Bank of England’s deputy governor November 4, 2016 The Bank of England's deputy governor Dr Ben Broadbent has said "the whole country should be grateful" that Mark Carney's staying in place for the next few years. A weekend of speculation over the Bank of England governor's future was brought to a halt by Carney earlier this week when he said he'd be staying in [...]
British Airways owner IAG cuts spending and earnings targets November 4, 2016 International Airlines Group (IAG), the company behind British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus, said today it is trimming its spending and earnings targets in the run-up to 2020 – shortly after it posted a fall in profits. The airline operator said although it has a strong balance sheet, it expects earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation, [...]
Paddy Power Betfair revenues race ahead thanks to weak sterling November 4, 2016 Perfect timing for newly-minted bookie Paddy Power Betfair, which today unveiled a 25 per cent jump in group revenues and raised full-year expectations – in part thanks to the weak pound. The figures Group revenues increased 25 per cent to £404m, the group said today – including a £28m net benefit from the translation of non-UK revenues thanks to the [...]