Royal Mail boss could face MPs over ‘deeply disturbing’ parcel priority claims December 22, 2023 The Royal Mail chief could face a summons before MPs following allegations that the service is prioritising parcel deliveries over letters.
Retail sales growth exceeds expectations on back of Black Friday December 22, 2023 Retail sales grew stronger than expected last month as shoppers snapped up Black Friday bargains and bought Christmas presents, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that retail sales volumes increased by 1.3 per cent in November. It was ahead of the predictions of economists, who had forecast 0.4 per cent [...]
Sadiq Khan: London mayor criticised for failing to pay small businesses on time December 22, 2023 Sadiq Khan has been criticised for failing to hit a City Hall target to pay 90 per cent of small businesses’ invoices on time.
The cost of living crisis has made managing Christmas supply chains trickier than ever December 22, 2023 Supply chains have had to adapt in unprecedented ways in recent years. And this Christmas shows us that there are still lessons to be learnt, writes Mat Woodcock
Eurostar: Eurotunnel strike ends after day of Christmas getaway chaos December 21, 2023 Eurotunnel has confirmed that industrial action by French workers, which halted Eurostar trains throughout Thursday, has come to an end.
All London Euston trains cancelled in day of rail Christmas chaos December 21, 2023 Passengers travelling through London Euston station today faced significant disruption after strong winds caused damage to overhead wires.
Falling mortgage rates to provide support for house prices in 2024 December 21, 2023 Interest rates are expected to fall in the first half of next year after new figures showed that inflation dropped to 3.9 per cent in November, down sharply from 4.6 per cent the month before.
Top books of 2023: City A.M. crowns our favourite reads of the year December 21, 2023 City A.M.'s staff choose our favourite books of the year and it's an eclectic mix of the best in prize-winning contemporary fiction to investigative deep dives.
Nightmare before Christmas? Nearly 4,500 UK retailers are in ‘critical financial distress’ December 21, 2023 Nearly 4,500 UK retailers are in “critical financial distress” during the sector's ‘Golden quarter’ due to weak Christmas sales performances.
Private equity firms line up London lawyers ahead of deals frenzy December 21, 2023 Private equity firms are predicting a busy first two months of deals next year - they're hiring lawyers and advisers now to get ahead of the game.