WHAT DOES THE CHANCELLOR’S BUDGET MEAN FOR YOU? November 29, 2011 PWC’S BUDGET TEAM SAYS: The restricted rises in tube fares will help Catherine’s travel costs and so too will the fuel duty increases being less than expected. The bank levy increase from 1 January 2012 may hit Catherine’s clients in the financial services sector although they will be buoyed by the chancellor George Osborne’s reluctance [...]
Shops bounce back in August despite effect of the riots September 4, 2011 SHOPS across London have bounced back despite last month’s riots, according to a survey released today. While footfall across the UK fell by 1.5 per cent in August, this was the most modest year on year decline for the month since August 2007. And London’s consumers defied the riots, with footfall in the capital increasing [...]
Interserve posts a climb in earnings and predicts growth in outsourcing August 10, 2011 SHARES in Interserve, the support services and construction group, rose 10.5 per cent yesterday after the group posted higher first-half profits, saying it was confident about its medium-term outlook as demand for outsourcing gathered pace. The company, whose clients include the BBC, the NHS and retailers including Sainsbury’s, said pre-tax profits rose 10.3 per cent [...]
Prime Minister finally cuts short holiday as London burns August 8, 2011 PRIME MINISTER David Cameron has returned to London this morning to chair a crisis meeting on the riots, as violence spread across the country and fires blazed in hotspots throughout the capital. Downing Street confirmed last night that Cameron will cut his holiday short to return to London overnight and chair the meeting of the [...]
Riots escalate in third night of violence August 8, 2011 Riots have spread rapidly across the east, north and south of London this evening in the third night of violence to hit the capital. Youths armed with bottles and other missiles torched cars, buildings and bins in Hackney, Peckham, Lewisham and further out while police fought running battles to keep control of areas. Police formed [...]
Riots spark concerns for England game at Wembley August 8, 2011 International under threat as Carling Cup games at West Ham and Charlton postponed on police advice FEARS were growing last night that England’s friendly against Holland tomorrow at Wembley may have to be called off after violent rioting spread throughout London and beyond. Carling Cup fixtures at West Ham and Charlton due to take place [...]
Riots spark concerns for England game at Wembley August 8, 2011 International under threat as Carling Cup games at West Ham and Charlton postponed on police advice FEARS were growing last night that England’s friendly against Holland tomorrow at Wembley may have to be called off after violent rioting spread throughout London and beyond. Carling Cup fixtures at West Ham and Charlton due to take place [...]
OXTED, SURREY June 30, 2011 CROYDON ROAD Price: £249,950 This apartment has two double bedrooms, an entrance hall and a fully fitted kitchen. The lounge-diner and kitchen are open plan and the master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom. There are communal gardens and allocated parking that is accessible by electric gates. Contact: 01883 331000 or go to www.cubittandwest.co.uk LITTLE COURT, [...]
OXTED, SURREY June 30, 2011 CROYDON ROAD Price: £249,950 This apartment has two double bedrooms, an entrance hall and a fully fitted kitchen. The lounge-diner and kitchen are open plan and the master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom. There are communal gardens and allocated parking that is accessible by electric gates. Contact: 01883 331000 or go to www.cubittandwest.co.uk LITTLE COURT, [...]
Hammerson snaps up malls March 23, 2011 Anglo-French retail property owner Hammerson has bought six British retail assets for £208m, equivalent to a yield of seven per cent, from St Martins Property Investments. The biggest asset in the portfolio is the Centrale shopping centre in Croydon. Hammerson also bought up the remaining 75 per cent interest in Central Retail Park in Falkirk [...]