John Lewis blames high costs as it axes affordable homes venture Retail Retail giant John Lewis is to withdraw from its affordable homes business in a shock U-turn on its diversification plans, after bemoaning high interest rates and a downturn in the London property market. John Lewis Partnership (JLP), which also owns Waitrose, built around 1,000 homes in Bromley, West Ealing and Reading as part of its […]
Low-key Spring Statement still poses risks for Rachel Reeves Politics Just under a week from now the Chancellor will stand up and deliver the Spring Statement. We aren’t expecting any fireworks, not least because Rachel Reeves has made it clear that she only wants to preside over one major fiscal event a year, and that’s the Autumn Budget. Nevertheless, next Wednesday still has the potential […]
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Manchester United: Ratcliffe’s cuts take club from red to black Sport Business Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada has hailed the impact of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s cost-cutting after the club reported only their second profitable quarter since 2023. Co-owner Ratcliffe’s slashing of hundreds of jobs at Old Trafford helped United to a pre-tax profit of £5.6m in the three months to 31 December, compared with a £34.5m loss […]
International Women’s Day 2026: the best events to book Life&Style International Women’s Day 2026 takes place on Sunday 8 March, with a range of events scheduled to take place across the capital. Events earmarking the annual event will celebrate female stories and protest against longstanding inequalities. Many more International Women’s Day 2026 events will be announced, but for now here are six that stand out […]
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Jets has Some Scope to land Nicholls tenth Greatwood gold Sport AS WE march relentlessly towards the Cheltenham Festival there are only a couple of weekends left to fill the coffers before the greatest four days on turf. With jumps action from Newbury, Doncaster and Kelso, there’s plenty to get our teeth into this Saturday and I think I’ve spotted a few nice ante-post propositions. Trainers […]
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