Lidl wants to build one if its biggest ever supermarkets and 71 homes at Bingo site in Greenwich February 15, 2024 Lidl wants to construct 71 new homes and a 31,000 sq ft supermarket at the site of a former Mecca Bingo site in Greenwich, in its latest tactic to secure planning permission for a new site in London. The supermarket, proposed to be located on the first and group floor of the building, would be [...]
Why women are waiting a decade longer to give birth than mum’s generation February 15, 2024 The most common age for UK women to give birth is 31 according to new official figures; which is 10 years later than their mum's generation.
Shares crash for animal genetics firm Genus after China turbulence February 15, 2024 Its other business, ABS Dairy, it said was operating in a "challenging market" and saw volumes decrease six per cent, while demand for "dairy genetics" in China was hit hard by a "double-digit decline in the dairy heard".
Christie: Hospitality services group ‘improved’ after Wilko-affected torrid year February 15, 2024 Since August 2023 its share place dropped dramatically from 147.5p to 110.0p per share, representing a 27.27 per cent share decline overall in the last 12 months.
Goldman Sachs: Former analyst guilty of insider trading and fraud February 15, 2024 A former Goldman Sachs analyst has been found guilty of six counts of insider trading and three counts of fraud following a London trial brought by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Mildmay, Weaver and Liberty: What do the London Overground’s new names actually mean? February 15, 2024 The London Overground's six lines have been renamed and given colours, significantly changing the Tube network's world-famous map.
Londoners may have to wait 30 years or get a second job to buy a house February 15, 2024 A bleak picture has been painted for prospective buyers in London in 2024, as a number of reports suggest that affordability will remain an issue this year. London has remained the most expensive part of the UK to purchase a home, due to the high demand to live in the capital. Average house prices in [...]
US retail sales tumble 0.8 per cent as consumers finally show signs of stress February 15, 2024 American consumers are finally showing signs of stress as US retail sales dropped by 0.8 per cent in January, below expectations of a 0.2 per cent drop. In the largest decrease for retail sales since March 2023, the US Census Bureau reported that American consumers spent $700.3bn last month, compared to $706.2bn in December. After [...]
Brexit left Britain more exposed to higher inflation, warns member of Bank’s MPC February 15, 2024 Greene's comments come after a busy week of data for the UK economy.
Close Brothers faces uncertain future as FCA motor finance probe sparks crisis February 15, 2024 Close Brothers shares collapsed on Thursday after it cancelled its dividend for the current financial year and announced that 2025 payouts would be placed under review amid a City watchdog probe into motor finance - a major part of its business model.
