UK retail sales pick up as summer finally heats up August 6, 2024 Retail sales returned to growth in July after the long-awaited summer boost for retail finally arrived along with the warmer weather. Total retail sales increased by 0.5 per cent year on year in July, up from the three-month average growth rate of 0.3 per cent, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor [...]
Let’s be honest, pornography is not sex positive – and it’s not prudish to say so August 6, 2024 It is commonly believed that watching pornography is part of a healthy sex life. But what if our awkwardness means we're not asking the necessary questions?
The Debate: Are ultra-processed foods driving obesity? August 1, 2024 City A.M.’s weekly feature takes the fiercest water-cooler debates and pits two candidates head to head before delivering The Judge’s ultimate verdict. Ultra-processed food (UPF) has become a hot topic in the last couple of years, referring to mass-produced food such as cereal, fizzy drinks, ice cream and bread. If it has additives or preservatives [...]
Burning question: How is summer affecting your skin health? July 31, 2024 Worryingly 85 per cent of us are going sunscreen-free, as higher temperatures start to affect our skin health this week in London.
Junior doctors ‘offered 22 per cent pay rise’ to end strikes July 29, 2024 Junior doctors in England are understood to have been offered a 22 per cent pay rise over two years in a bid to resolve their long-running pay dispute with the Government. The Times is reporting that the British Medical Association’s (BMA) junior doctors committee has recommended an offer to members. It is understood to include [...]
Sun creams to save your skin in the City heatwave July 29, 2024 Finding the right sun cream for day-to-day City life can be a bit overwhelming, but protecting your skin is essential in the heatwave.
London T100 Triathlon: Triathlete star Lucy Charles-Barclay talks legacy, strengths and weakness July 24, 2024 In preparation for the triathlon, City A.M. caught up with Lucy Charles Barclay, who is known for her incredible swimming skills and multiple triathlon titles, at the iconic London Aquatics Center, a world-class facility from the 2012 Olympics.
Mounting fears over mouldy homes boosts Volution’s revenue July 24, 2024 Air quality solutions supplier Volution has seen its revenue jump as concerns over the health impact of living in mouldy homes drives strong demand for refurbishments and home improvements.
GP landlord PHP welcomes Labour government amid portfolio dip July 24, 2024 GP landlord Primary Health Properties (PHP) saw its portfolio valuation dip 1.4 per cent over the last year, with the company welcoming the new Labour government's commitment to the NHS.
Advanced Medical Solutions: Strong US sales boosts revenue for wound-closure tech firm July 15, 2024 Advanced Medical Solutions (AMS) has announced a 10 per cent revenue hike for the first half of 2024 after sales for wound-closure tech in the United States took off. The company, which develops and manufactures tissue-healing technology, announced first-half revenue of £68m. Based on these numbers, the firm said it expected to report adjusted profit [...]