New Tube map shows you where to find London’s cheapest pints of beer on a night out July 18, 2019 Working out where to enjoy a pint without breaking the bank is one of the common stresses of London life. Fortunately, fastidious researchers have compiled a redesigned Tube map showing the cheapest pint in the pub closest to every station. Read more: Tube map shows the busiest morning rush hour sttaions in Zones 1 and [...]
Qualcomm braced for second EU antitrust fine July 18, 2019 US chipmaker Qualcomm is said to be facing a second fine from EU competition regulators for blocking a rival from the market more than a decade ago. The EU competition commission opened a probe into the company in 2015 for its alleged use of “predatory pricing” designed to force out UK rival Icera between 2009 [...]
Audioboom posts revenue surge as it doubles down on original podcasts July 18, 2019 Audioboom has posted a huge rise in revenue in the first six months of the year as it continues to cash in on advertising in the lucrative podcast market. The Aim-listed company reported first-half revenue of $9.8m (£7.9m), a huge increase on the $3.6m posted in the same period last year. Read more: Audioboom posts [...]
Retailer Koovs hangs hopes on 2020 growth despite drop in sales July 17, 2019 Indian fashion retailer Koovs said it is on track for a return to growth in 2020, despite a decline in sales over the last 12 months. The London-listed firm posted net sales of £7.5m in 2019, down from £9.6m the previous years, while revenue was flat at £6.4m. Shares in Koovs dropped more than six [...]
BT agrees £210m sale of London headquarters July 17, 2019 BT has agreed the sale of its London headquarters as it pushes ahead with a radical turnaround plan. Read more: BT may cut dividend to fund full-fibre rollout The telecoms giant today said it has sold the BT Centre, its home since 1984, to Orion Capital Managers for £209.6m. The deal for the 300,000 square [...]
Euromoney share price drops on ‘challenging’ quarter July 17, 2019 Shares in media group Euromoney fell more than three per cent this morning after it warned of challenges in its asset management division. Read more: Daily Mail shares jump following Euromoney shareholder giveaway The business and finance publication posted revenue of £112m for the three months to the end of June, up marginally on £108m [...]
Revealed: The 25 most influential people on the internet July 17, 2019 US President Donald Trump, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and an egg have been named among the most influential people on the internet. Read more: Internet meme queen Grumpy Cat dies aged 7 The eagerly-anticipated list, compiled by Time Magazine, revealed an eclectic mix of celebrities, royals, politicians and foodstuffs that have dominated the [...]
Talktalk holds guidance as full-fibre demand boosts revenue July 17, 2019 Broadband provider Talktalk today said its first quarter trading was in line with expectations, as growing demand for high-speed internet boosted sales. The telecoms firm posted a 1.3 per cent rise in revenue to £387m in the three months to the end of June, and said its full-year guidance remains unchanged. Read more: Talktalk narrows [...]
Ericsson quarterly profit meets expectations as 5G rollout picks up pace July 17, 2019 Ericsson has posted second-quarter profit in line with expectations and said it was on track for the full year as it looks to expand its 5G rollout. Read more: UK’s approach to Huawei makes no sense, warns Ericsson boss The Swedish telecoms firm posted a 10 per cent rise in net sales to 54.8bn Swedish [...]
Kicking up a fizz: Aldi champagne advert banned after Tesco complaint July 17, 2019 The advertising watchdog has banned an advert promoting Aldi’s own-brand champagne after Tesco complained it was misleading. Read more: TfL revises junk food ad ban after rules spark confusion In the advert, the German discount supermarket claimed customers could save 45 per cent on a selection of products when compared to rival Tesco. The products [...]
