Charlie Hebdo: UK border controls tightened after Paris shootings January 8, 2015 Security checks have been ramped up for people entering the UK, following two attacks in Paris that have left 13 people dead. Checks at the Parisian station Gare du Nord have been tightened for people getting the Eurostar, while vehicle checks at Calais and other ports have been “enhanced” a government spokesman told City [...]
Tesco turnaround: Dave Lewis says “We are facing the reality of the situation”. Here’s his statement in full January 8, 2015 Tesco's share price has risen 11.2 per cent today, after revealing better than expected results, a detailed turnaround strategy and the name of its new UK and Ireland boss, Halford's Matt Davies, who joins in June. Chief executive Dave Lewis has gone through a baptism of fire in his first few months at the [...]
Policewoman killed in second shooting in Paris as country mourns Charlie Hebdo dead January 8, 2015 A second shooting has taken place in Paris, in which a female police officer has died. Another person is said to be critically hurt after the attack took place in Montrouge, a southwestern suburb in the French capital. According to the AP, the officer was investigating a traffic incident in the early hours of this [...]
Prosecco on tap? How terribly gauche (and illegal), the Italians say January 8, 2015 Prosecco on tap. Sounds great to us, but according to the producers of Italy's answer to Champagne it's not only gauche, it's also illegal. The Prosecco DOC Consortium doesn't pop its cork for every drinking establishment it sees – British pubs specifically, where the drink is available on tap. The situation has [...]
Charlie Hebdo: Three gunmen on the run after killing 12 in Paris attack while vigils organised around the world January 7, 2015 The three gunmen thought to be responsible for the attack on satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, in which 12 people were killed, are still on the run. The attack took place at mid-morning today in the publication's Parisian office. Four of the victims have so far been named: publishing director Stephane Charbonnier, known as Charb, [...]
Charlie Hebdo: Trafalgar Square #JeSuisCharlie vigil organised after shootings kill 12 January 7, 2015 Vigils are being held in Paris and London tonight, and in other cities around the world, in support of the victims of the attack at French magazine Charlie Hebdo in which 12 people were killed. Read: Hundreds attend #JeSuisCharlie vigil in Trafalgar Square after Paris shooting The London event will take place in Trafalgar Square [...]
Paris shooting: Video emerges of Charlie Hebdo gunmen shouting “Allahu Akbar” amid gunfire January 7, 2015 A video has emerged purportedly showing the gunmen involved in the attack on the Paris offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. At least 12 people are confirmed to have died, with police spokesman Rocco Contento confirming to Liberation that nine magazine staff were killed in the attack, as well as two police officers. Five others are believed [...]
Boohoo share price plummets to record low as etailer issues profit warning January 7, 2015 Boohoo's share price has plummeted by around 40 per cent after the etailer issued a profit warning this morning. Although the fast fashion etailer said it had a record week over Black Friday, when demand was 2.4-times higher than its previous busiest day, it warned that full year results would be below market expectations. [...]
General election 2015: Ann Summers boss Jacqueline Gold joins Conservative campaign, claiming it’s “essential” David Cameron wins January 6, 2015 The so-called queen of the sex shop, Ann Summers boss Jacqueline Gold is throwing her weight behind the Conservatives ahead of this year's general election. Gold appeared on the front row of the press conference held yesterday in which chancellor George Osborne rubbished Labour's spending pledges by claiming they were £20m over budget. [...]
More bad news for retailers: Consumers to send back £223m-worth of unwanted Christmas presents January 6, 2015 Retailers have started to report their Christmas performances, and while online growth is something that many of them will trumpet proudly, the rise of etail presents a growing challenge for the sector. This year will see record levels of unwanted gifts being returned to retailers, with one estimate putting the total amount being sent [...]
