TfL strikes £250m funding deal with government to become ‘financially sustainable’ December 18, 2023 TfL strikes deal with government for £250m funding after the network's future finances were left unclear in Autumn Statement
Santa Rally expected to bring festive joy to London’s FTSE 100 after tough year December 18, 2023 Some four in five of those polled by Interactive Investor are expecting to up their exposure to equities next year, too.
It’s not all banking and dealmaking, charity’s big business in the Square Mile too December 18, 2023 Philanthropy is at the heart of the City, we shouldn't play it down, writes Lord Mayor Michael Mainelli
The Notebook: A look at some of London’s top festive finds December 18, 2023 Where the City’s movers and shakers get a few things off their chest. Today, Michelle McGrath, executive director of Shaftesbury Capital, takes the pen. It’s no accident London is a festive city Christmas is famously the time of good cheer, but it is also the single most important time for retailers and the hospitality industry. [...]
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 [...]