JD Wetherspoon boss Sir Tim Martin: ‘Dry January becoming minor cult’ while pubs struggle January 3, 2024 The boss of JD Wetherspoon, Sir Tim Martin, has said that Dry January is turning into a “minor cult”, as publicans across Britain brace for a slow month of trade. Sir Tim, who fronts the popular budget boozer, told City A.M that people have “always overindulged at Christmas and then tried to compensate in January”. [...]
Mortgage price war set to intensify as Halifax, HSBC lead charge slashing rates January 3, 2024 The new year has kicked off with a mortgage price war, according to brokers, as lenders slash deals to compete for business in a market under pressure from high interest rates.
Marks and Spencer’s success is not a ‘flash in the pan’, analysts cheer January 3, 2024 M&S's success will not be a “flash in the pan”, analysts have said as the retailer is crowned one of the top stock picks of 2024.
Can the London Stock Exchange survive another ‘relentless’ exodus in 2024? January 3, 2024 Experts have warned of an exodus of companies and investors from London without a rebound in the City's fortunes
Eurostar misled passengers with £39 fare promotion for European getaways, watchdog rules January 3, 2024 Eurostar has received a scolding from the UK's advertising watchdog after misleading passengers over the price of ticket fares.
Aldi and Lidl cash in as Brits clamoured for discounted Christmas January 2, 2024 Aldi was the big winner as the retailer reported its "best ever" festive period, taking in £1.5bn in sales in the run-up to 25 December, across its more-than 1,000 UK outlets.
Wayne Rooney sacked by Birmingham City after just 83 days as manager January 2, 2024 Rooney returned from a spell in the US to manager the club in October.
What next at Next? Retailer to update on Christmas trading January 2, 2024 Retail investors across the UK will be eyeing up Next’s festive trading update as they attempt to figure out how good or bad the Christmas period was for the sector.
Shop price inflation stays steady but obstacles to come in 2024 January 2, 2024 Shop price annual inflation stayed flat at 4.3 per cent in December, remaining at the lowest level growth seen since June 2022.
Warnings of further delays as Eurostar services restart December 31, 2023 Eurostar speed restrictions and uncertainty surrounding the second tunnel means further disruption is possible, the operator has warned.