Cambridge Satchel founder bags a new job July 1, 2015 The Cambridge Satchel Company founder Julie Deane will carry out an independent review for the government of self-employment in the UK, looking at the challenges faced by those who work for themselves. Deane started her firm from her kitchen table in 2008 with £600. It now employs more than 130 people and has a £10m [...]
Eurozone factory figures tepid in June as Greek fears drag markets July 1, 2015 Eurozone factory growth picked up slightly last month but remained tepid as uncertainty around Greek debt talks – and the country’s possible exit from the bloc – swept across the region, a survey found yesterday. Fears of further Greek turmoil, and a possible exit from the euro, kept Markit’s final Eurozone manufacturing purchasing managers’ index [...]
Allen & Overy records sixth year of increased revenue and profits July 1, 2015 INTERNATIONAL law firm Allen & Overy saw profits increase by seven per cent for the year ending 30 April, the firm announced today. The legal practice, which is based in London but has 45 offices worldwide, reported profits before tax had increased by £38m to £570m for the year, while revenues were £1.28bn, a four per [...]
Brighthouse getting its house in order July 1, 2015 Rent-to-buy boss tells Kasmira Jefford why it has a valid place on the high street THE OWNERS of Brighthouse couldn’t have picked a better name to sum up the UK’s biggest rent-to-own retail chain. Its bold red and yellow fascia above window displays that promise “low weekly payments” and “no deposit” unashamedly seek to grab [...]
Heineken to drink up £30m into overhaul of UK pubs portfolio July 1, 2015 DUTCH brewing giant Heineken is to invest £30m into its UK Star Pubs & Bars estate this year as part of a five-year plan to boost its food offering at its “wet-led” pubs. The company became a leading player in the UK pub sector after buying Scottish & Newcastle in 2008 with Denmark’s Carlsberg. In [...]
Diageo sells Gleneagles hotel to Ennismore July 1, 2015 Drinks giant Diageo has sold the Gleneagles hotel and golf resort in Scotland to Ennismore, the hotel developer behind the Hoxton hotels brand. The Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff owner did not reveal how much it sold last year’s Ryder Cup venue for.
Topps Tiles sales rise after brand gets a makeover July 1, 2015 TOPPS Tiles posted a jump in third quarter underlying sales yesterday as efforts to modernise its brand and broaden its appeal to include more higher-earning customers paid off. The retailer, which has 346 stores, reported a 5.9 per cent rise in like-for-like sales in the 13 weeks ended 27 June – its third consecutive quarter [...]
Media mavens hog top spots in list of girl power July 1, 2015 THE BBC’S Woman’s Hour Power List was released yesterday, and among the politicians, musicians and CEOs forging a path for powerful ladies across the country, half of the finalists were media people themselves. The power list, announced on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, recognises women who have climbed the ladder, broken the glass ceiling and [...]
Paula Radcliffe searching for London’s speediest borough July 1, 2015 THINK you’re the speediest in Southwark? The quickest in Croydon? UK athlete and national treasure Paula Radcliffe is calling on residents from all 33 boroughs to sign up to the Morrison’s Great Newham London Run. Radcliffe wants Londoners to sign up to the 10km slog taking place in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in two weeks, [...]
Sirius soars on go ahead from York planners July 1, 2015 SHARES in mining firm Sirius Minerals shot up yesterday after the company revealed that it is one step closer to going ahead with its plans for a potash project in the North York Moors. The company’s shares were up by over 60 per cent by lunchtime yesterday, and closed up by 43.33 per cent, at [...]
