Gladiator II and Wicked set to drive winter boost for Everyman Cinemas September 25, 2024 Luxe cinema group Everyman Cinemas has reported a jump in revenue and earnings as it eyes a slate of big-ticket blockbusters over the next few months. The company reported revenue of £46.9m in its interim results, up from £38.3m in the same period last year, as the number of Brits heading to its cinema sofas [...]
PM vows to rebuild Britain but warns of difficult road ahead September 25, 2024 Sir Keir Starmer addressed the annual Labour conference in Liverpool vowing to use his “mandate for change” to “deliver national renewal.”
Regulation in the UK a ‘web of complexity’ and harming innovation says think tank September 25, 2024 A leading think tank has called for the government to create a ‘call-in’ power to overrule regulators’ decisions, warning that Britain’s approach to tech regulation is harming innovation and investment in the sector. In a new report, right-leaning think tank Onward described the UK’s patchwork of “under-resourced” and “overstretched” regulators as spinning a “web of [...]
City’s office market returned to pre-Covid levels in 2023 September 25, 2024 According to research firm JLL, £6.3bn was invested in London in the first half of 2024, 13 per cent ahead of the same period last year, but still comfortably below the 10-year average. However, the City itself appears particularly attractive for investment, with leasing volumes increasing year-on-year, helping activity return to pre-Covid levels in 2023. [...]
UK economy to grow twice as fast as expected says KPMG September 25, 2024 KPMG's latest forecasts suggest the economy is on track to grow 1.0 per cent this year before accelerating slightly to 1.2 per cent next year.
Hurry up HS2, the diggers are coming September 25, 2024 Two tunnel boring machines, needed to drill a 4.5 mile tunnel between West London and Euston, will be delivered from Germany next month.
Apron: London fintech taps Checkout founder and Apple iPhone co-creator for $30m funding September 25, 2024 London fintech Apron has raised $30m in Series B funding to boost hiring and launch a slew of new accounting and payment tools for small businesses.
We need more new towns like Brent Cross – but we need them in the right places September 25, 2024 Brent Cross is London's newest park town. Its proximity to London has been crucial to making it a success, writes Tom Goodall
A lesson from King Canute for the EV transition: You can’t force hype September 25, 2024 European politicians need to learn a few lessons about demand, writes Paul Ormerod
HSBC considers naming first female CFO in bank’s 159-year history September 24, 2024 HSBC is reportedly considering naming its first female chief financial officer in its 159-year history, with Pam Kaur said to be a favourite for one of the top jobs at Europe's biggest bank.