Two thirds of Brits not taking a lunch break Al-desko Despite the capital’s bout of sunny weather, two thirds of workers are not taking a lunch break this summer, while the remaining third are choosing to dine ‘al-desko’, new research has revealed. As the pursuit of the elusive work-life balance becomes increasingly important in Brits’ list of workplace priorities, a new study into the summer [...]
Young most likely to talk about their finances as money stigma persists Money taboo While the taboo around talking about money persists, young workers are the most likely to talk to their bosses about their financial wellbeing, according to a new report. Research by insurer Aviva published today shows employees aged between 24 and 35 are the most willing to discuss their personal financial worries with their employers, while [...]
Londoners owed £40m in council tax refunds Council tax London households are owed £40m in council tax refunds, new research yesterday revealed. An investigation by Moneysavingexpert.com showed that 862,027 households in England, Scotland and Wales were due a refund in overpaid council tax. With claims worth a total of £150.2m, households that have overpaid their council tax are owed an average of £174 each. [...]
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! Take a Chance on Abba Voyage May 31, 2022 The year is 2022, the sun is shining, and one of the world’s most successful pop groups is reuniting for the first time in 40 years. Agnetha, Benny, Björn and Anni-Frid (AKA Frida) haven’t aged a day – literally. There isn’t a line on their faces or a grey hair on their heads. That’s because [...]
Fashioning Masculinities: The Art of Menswear at the V&A review April 20, 2022 “A well-tied tie is the first serious step in life,” wrote Oscar Wilde, and the V&A’s latest exhibition Fashioning Masculinities: The Art of Menswear gives us some cause to believe that’s true. The showcase marks the V&A’s first major exhibition focusing on menswear, setting itself a rather daunting task. The result is an expansive [...]
The show goes on: Olivier awards return in sign of West End comeback April 10, 2022 The West End’s biggest stars donned their gladrags to walk the ‘green carpet’ tonight at the 2022 Olivier’s following a three-year pandemic-forced gap. Cabaret was among the big winners of the day, with Rebecca Frecknall winning best director for the London Playhouse production and Eddie Redmayne taking best actor for his performance as The Emcee. [...]
Apollo lines up banks for £6bn Boots bid as takeover race whittles down March 24, 2022 US investment giant Apollo has become a major frontrunner in the bidding race for the UK’s biggest high street chemist, as it lines up banks to finance a £6bn takeover offer for Boots. The New York-based firm is in talks with Bank of America, Credit Suisse and Royal Bank of Canada to support the bid, [...]
PwC announces separation of Russian firm in first Big Four exit March 6, 2022 Pricewaterhousecoopers (PwC) will no longer have a member firm in Russia, with the multinational due to announce its decision tomorrow to separate its Russian company from the rest of its global network in the wake of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. The move by the Big Four giant will affect 3,700 partners and staff in Russia, [...]
LoopUp shares fall 35 per cent as return to the office scuppers stay at home stocks February 15, 2022 Lockdown darling LoopUp proved the return to the office was in full swing yesterday, after reporting a lacklustre trading update which sent shares plummeting by more than 35 per cent. Despite reporting a 60 per cent drop in revenue from 2020 levels, the conferencing software firm sought to reassure investors, saying the drop was “in [...]
Abrdn closes in on finalising £1.5bn Interactive Investor takeover December 2, 2021 Abrdn could today announce the £1.5bn takeover of DIY investment platform Interactive Investor (II). The deal, after weeks of exclusive negotiations, was in its final stages yesterday, reported Sky News’ Mark Kleinman, who also revealed last month that the two firms had begun talks. The acquisition of II – which, with 400,000 personal investing clients, [...]
