East London Liquor: Craft doesn’t have to mean expensive, as indie distiller toasts Tesco and Co-op deals October 13, 2020 East London Liquor Co boss: Craft alcohol doesn't have to mean expensive, as indie distiller toasts Tesco and Co-op supply deals
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Plenty of reasons to be Bullish about Chau’s ride October 13, 2020 YOUNG 10lb claiming apprentice Jerry Chau is certainly making a name for himself in Hong Kong at present. After steering Gouton Of Garo to victory at Happy Valley last week, trainer David Ferraris was quoted as saying that Chau is by far and away the best apprentice riding in Hong Kong. It’s no wonder then [...]
BDO becomes largest auditor of listed UK firms October 13, 2020 Challenger firm BDO now audits the highest number of listed UK companies as attempts to reform the sector sees companies move away from the Big Four. BDO, the UK’s fifth-largest accounting firm by revenue, gained 36 listed clients in the 12 months to October, according to Adviser Rankings, which collects auditor data. It now audits [...]
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Chadwick can make more California memories October 13, 2020 IT’S BEEN great to see jockey Matthew Chadwick back in the limelight over the last couple of weeks in Hong Kong. The 30-year-old will always be known by local racing enthusiasts for his successful association with legendary grey galloper California Memory, who won back-to-back Hong Kong Cups back in 2011 and 2012. Chadwick also tasted success the UK, when [...]
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Terrior to give his rivals a fright October 13, 2020 PUNTERS are going to need an update on track conditions before racing gets underway at Happy Valley on Wednesday. With a typhoon having already hit the city in the early hours of Tuesday morning, and the increasing possibility of more rain and occasional thunderstorms throughout today, it’s imperative to find out an up-to-date weather bulletin [...]
Cineworld could be out of money ‘in weeks’ October 13, 2020 Cineworld could run out of money within weeks, analysts at the Bank of America have warned, with the chain needing to find $500m (£380m) if it is to survive the winter. Last week the chain announced that it would temporarily close all of its screens in the UK and US due to the coronavirus pandemic, [...]
Amazon Prime Day piles pressure on retailers ahead of Christmas trading period October 13, 2020 Amazon Prime Day has launched today, kicking off the crucial Christmas trading period and piling the pressure on retailers to keep up with online discounting. The Amazon sale, which will see the e-commerce giant slash prices on 13 and 14 October, was postponed from July, bringing it closer to the Black Friday discounting bonanza and [...]
Trading surge boosts JP Morgan but Citigroup’s profit suffers October 13, 2020 JP Morgan’s third-quarter results beat analysts’ expectations as trading revenue was lifted by a recovery in global markets despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Its Wall Street rival Citigroup fared less well, however, with profit slipping 34 per cent despite credit costs stabilising. JP Morgan’s net income rose to $9.44bn (£7.25bn) from $9.1bn a year earlier. [...]
The mayor must speak up for ambitious Londoners and for businesses — not call for further restrictions October 13, 2020 Sadiq Khan is arguably under more scrutiny — and subject to some of the harshest criticism — than any politician in the country. Much of it is unfair. London remains a city with an illusion of a mayor, rather than one with the power to make decisions for the good of the city and its [...]
Four ferry firms sign £80m post-Brexit freight deal October 13, 2020 Four ferry firms have signed contracts with the Department for Transport (DfT) worth a combined £77.6m to provide freight services after Brexit. Brittany Ferries, DFDS, P&O and Stena Line will between them provide extra capacity for the equivalent of 3,000 heavy goods vehicles a week. The new contracts will ensure that vital medical supplies and other [...]
