It’s Valentine’s Day – here’s what to do when your romantic and professional lives collide February 14, 2019 If you date anyone in your industry, make sure you’re prepared to marry them. The stakes are just naturally so much higher when you decide to work with your partner – or date your colleague. In one fell swoop, you can tear up your relationship and professional status, divide a workplace into rival factions, and have [...]
One restaurateur’s plea: How am I doing? How the f*** do you think I’m doing? January 20, 2021 How am I doing? How the f*** do you think I’m doing? At every turn I politely say “struggling on” or another platitude: “smiling on the outside, crying on the inside.” But let’s put this into perspective. Pied à Terre has been on Charlotte Street for almost 30 years, 28 of those with a Michelin star. Other [...]
Employee appreciation: Showing your office some love is not just for Valentine’s Day February 14, 2020 Love is in the air, everywhere you look around. From office DJs to doughnut days, workplaces today are increasingly turning to kooky perks to show employees love and appreciation. But like any good date, employee appreciation should be carefully thought out. It requires a proper strategy, and consistency. No one-off show of love will make [...]
What’s On In London In February 2024 February 7, 2024 As London starts to blossom and we emerge from the winter slump. Central London Alliance brings opportunities for you to embrace the romance of the city for Valentine’s Day. In addition, we welcome in the Chinese New Year, with a vast array of exhibitions, events and experiences to keep you busy throughout the month. Revel [...]
The quiet success of warehouses reveals a damaging tax loophole February 13, 2024 Warehouses are anything but sexy – few will be gathering in the strip-light corridors for an industrial-themed Valentine’s Day supper tonight. But they are clearly desirable for some. Usually, consolidation happens in an industry for one of two reasons; a downturn forcing former rivals to bunk up together, or rapid growth, where scale will win [...]
Police investigate after Banksy street artwork removed December 23, 2023 The Metropolitan Police are investigating the alleged theft of a Banksy installation in south-east London.
Women problem looms as PM’s reshuffle set for next week February 3, 2020 Boris Johnson has earmarked 13th February for his reshuffle, City A.M. has learned. The Prime Minister is hoping to make his move just before MPs go into recess, to allow sacked ministers time to lick their wounds, according to one senior parliamentary source who has been put on standby for next Thursday. What had initially [...]
12 incredible things to do in London this February February 7, 2024 Things to do in London this February, from the Six Nations to Chinese New Year and Pancake Day
Extinction Rebellion blockades Lloyd’s of London building as City police make arrests February 28, 2024 Extinction Rebellion posted an image of a van full of equipment, including a megaphone and paint-covered items.
Wettest February on record leads to poor month for retail March 5, 2024 New figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) showed that retail sales increased 1.1 per cent in the year to February, down from 5.2 per cent last year and below the three-month average of 1.4 per cent.