London Sports Festival moves from 3×3 basketball success to pickleball at the City of London Corporation’s Guildhall Yard
After four years, supply chain issues are easing – but it’s not all smooth sailing yet December 18, 2023 Global supply chain issues have finally eased, but if there's anything we've learnt, it's not to become complacent, writes Anne Sophie Fribourg
Liverpool drop Premier League points against Manchester United as Arsenal go top and Aston Villa keep pressure on December 17, 2023 Liverpool missed a chance to go top of the Premier League table today after they were held to a goalless draw by an under pressure Erik ten Hag and Manchester United at Anfield. Few expected Manchester United – who finished the game with 10 men after Diogo Dalot was sent off for two yellow cards [...]
Sainsbury’s boss: Brits don’t have time to bargain hunt with rivals December 17, 2023 The chief executive of Sainsbury’s has said that customers are shunning the likes of Aldi and Lidl in favour of ‘Big Four’ grocers, as a return to the office and a resulting lack of time has left them unable to shop around for deals. In an interview with The Telegraph, Simon Roberts said that the [...]
Petrol prices fall to lowest level in more than two years December 16, 2023 Petrol prices are at their lowest in more than two years, the RAC has said.
H&M sales fall back after warm weather dented September shopping December 15, 2023 H&M Group has reported stagnant sales in recent months as the international fashion retailer faces a slowdown in consumer spending and the knock-on impact of closing stores in Russia. Between September and November, net sales fell by 4% in local currencies compared with the same period last year, totalling 62.6 billion Swedish krona (£4.8 billion). [...]
EP: 243 Cheltenham, Doncaster & Hong Kong December 15, 2023 The two-day Cheltenham ‘Christmas Meeting’ culminates on Saturday with a host of competitive races, the highlight being the December Gold Cup Handicap Chase, run over an extended two and a half miles. Doncaster also stages jumps racing in front of the TV cameras on Saturday afternoon where Rare Edition is due to line up for [...]
UK continues to ‘dodge recession’ as private sector growth at six month high December 15, 2023 This comes as the UK economy has been flirting with a recession for more than a year, battling stubborn inflation, high energy bills.
Ollie Phillips: Premiership sides are dishing up humble pie in Investec Champions Cup December 15, 2023 Premiership teams stunned columnist Ollie Phillips last week. Can they do it again?
Recession red-flags but Brits still look set to splash the cash this Christmas December 15, 2023 Consumer confidence has increased amid Christmas cheer in a small but much-needed boost for retailers, figures show.
Christmas comes early for Bunzl as staple goods supplier lifts profit guidance December 14, 2023 Staple goods supplier Bunzl has gifted investors an early christmas present, raising its full-year profit guidance.