Tesco and Co-op among British supermarkets joining forces to sell fair trade bananas, coffee and cocoa May 20, 2024 A cohort of British supermarkets are reportedly planning to join forces to buy ethically sourced food such as bananas, coffee and cocoa from farmers in developing countries, entering talks with Fairtrade to carry out the move.
Kainos: NHS supplier reports 14th year of growth as it ramps up use of AI May 20, 2024 Kainos, a key NHS supplier, warned of weak demand from commercial clients in April and this was reflected in bookings.
City helps UK pull ahead of rivals to be Europe’s top destination for investment in financial services May 20, 2024 The UK has extended its lead as Europe's top destination for investment into financial services despite the impact of Brexit, according to a new survey from EY.
Folding bike maker Brompton gears up international sales as profit passes milestone May 17, 2024 A surge in international sales helped Brompton, the folded bikes company popular with London commuters, report a jump in its turnover and profit.
Firstgroup bids to restore direct London to Rochdale route for the first time since 2000 May 17, 2024 FirstGroup said the new route would be electric and battery powered, and operated by brand new trains which will be built in Britain.
Landsec: Workers returning to offices in London boost landlord May 17, 2024 A rebound in office use has boosted Landsec's bottom line.
Jeremy Corbyn’s seat in Islington North is up for grabs, but who could stand against him? May 16, 2024 Candidates can now apply to stand for the Labour Party in Islington North, the position formely held byJeremy Corbyn.
Watches of Switzerland: Rolex seller ‘cautiously optimistic’ as it posts modest growth amid ‘rich-session’ May 16, 2024 Watches of Switzerland, the British retailer which sells the likes of Rolex and Tag Heuer watches, said it was “cautiously optimistic” about trading over the next financial year as the firm reports modest growth.
Brent Hoberman launches PR agency for founders of fast growing start ups May 16, 2024 Hoberman's Founders Forum Group, which he co-founded in 2005 and is now executive chair of, has invested in the new business
Inactivity, productivity and jobs: London’s economic disparities revealed in five graphs May 15, 2024 London is the powerhouse of the UK economy, but within London there are considerable differences on economic performance.