Time-efficient hair styling tools for a professional look September 18, 2024 These time-saving tools not only offer quicker styling but also prioritise hair health, helping you achieve salon-worthy results without the hassle.
‘Too rigid’: Let us decide timetables, London Overground operator Arriva says September 18, 2024 Arriva Group, which operates the London Overground, said operator's can't make "straightfoward" changes in the best interest of passengers.
City PR firm Hanbury appoints union boss as new chief executive September 18, 2024 Hanbury Strategy has appointed Emilie Oldknow, who is currently the assistant general secretary of Unison, as its first chief executive.
Google wins £1.3bn case against EU ruling over ad product September 18, 2024 Google has overturned a nearly €1.5bn (£1.3bn) EU fine related to its AdSense advertising platform in a win for the tech giant following two major fines. The General Court has found “errors” in the European Commission’s 2019 assessment of Google’s advertising contracts with publishers. Europe’s second highest court, based in Luxembourg, has annulled the fine [...]
Train drivers accept £9K pay deal to end two years of UK rail strikes September 18, 2024 Train drivers on Wednesday voted to accept a new pay deal, bringing to an end a two-year industrial dispute over pay and conditions.
How Brits turning to ‘luxury that lasts’ has helped sale surge at The Cotswold Company September 18, 2024 In just five years, The Cotswold Company has more than doubled its revenue, a milestone that CEO Ralph Tucker believes signals a shift in how British consumers are prioritising their spending. Based in Norwich, the premium furniture brand has long been favoured by fans of quiet luxury, but has seen a surge in new customers [...]
Fashion brands told to ‘stay on the right side of the law’ amid greenwashing claims September 18, 2024 Some of the most high-profile fashion brands in the UK have been warned to be clearer on their green credentials by the UK competition watchdog as it clamps down on misleading marketing. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a new sustainability compliance guide for retailers and told 17 brands to review their practices. [...]
Reeves backs Invest in Women Taskforce as funding for female-led firms drops September 18, 2024 Rachel Reeves has backed the Invest in Women Taskforce after a new report revealed that the number of female founders who received private equity investment this year has dropped.
Tupperware: How the food storage giant collapsed into bankruptcy September 18, 2024 The plastic food container giant Tupperware has filed for bankruptcy after struggling with declining sales and intensifying competition for several years. The US-based plastic food container giant, which has its UK headquarters in Milton Keynes, has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings following a prolonged drop in demand, a trend that has persisted for more than [...]
UK signs trade pact with Thailand in bid to boost exports September 18, 2024 The UK has signed an enhanced trade pact with Thailand in an effort to boost British exports and drive investment. Trade minister Douglas Alexander inked the enhanced trade partnership (ETP) agreement with Thai commerce minister Pichai Naripthaphan in Bangkok this morning (Wednesday). It came during the Blair-era minister’s first visit to Asia after being re-elected [...]
