Predicted £7.4bn festive boost in UK hospitality shows Londoners like to party December 6, 2023 The UK hospitality sector will see a favourable boost this holiday season, with a predicted total of £7.4bn to be spent on Christmas partying.
London footfall takes costly hit as rail strikes wreak havoc on Christmas trade December 6, 2023 Footfall across greater London declined by -8.3 per cent on Tuesday as rail strikes led shoppers to steer clear of the high street, spelling more misery for the capital’s retailers amid the vital Christmas period. According to the latest reading from MRI Software, Tuesday was the most impacted day so far, with footfall in central [...]
The Notebook: Christine Braamskamp on avoiding festive fallouts this party season December 6, 2023 Christine Braamskamp, Jenner & Block London office managing partner, talks Christmas parties, festive fallouts and best of lists.
Marston’s: Revenues up as firm looks to get borrowing below £1bn by disposing non-core assets December 5, 2023 Pub chain Marstons said revenues grew during the preliminary year, but operating profits lay flat, as it dealt with the hangover of high inflation.
On the Beach rubbishes fears of consumer slowdown as forward bookings hit record December 5, 2023 On the Beach plans to bring back its dividend in 2024 as booming demand for travel helped the company report record revenue and bookings.
Brits to cough up an £100 extra on festive treats this Christmas December 5, 2023 Cash-conscious Brits are loosening their purse strings in the run-up to Christmas as they prepare to spend an extra £100 on festive food and activities.
Meet the parents behind the runaway success of LaplandUK’s ‘secret in the forest’ December 5, 2023 Alison and Mike Battle were fed up with bad Christmas grottos – so they built their own immersive experience. They tell Jennifer Sieg how they’ve grown LaplandUK over almost two decades to become a Christmas staple. A little Christmas magic As parents of four, primary school teacher Alison Battle and her hedgie husband Mike had [...]
Cynics be damned, I love Christmas with all of its festive weirdness December 5, 2023 My friends might refer to Christmas trees as carcasses, but I love the cheesy festive cheer of a season we need to keep alive in the hearts of Brits, writes Adam Hawksbee
The hours of Christmas Day, ranked December 4, 2023 You already know exactly how it’s going to go, the same way it goes every year. We rank the highs and lows of every hour of Christmas Day from best to worst
Premier League on Amazon Prime Video: When is it on? Who is playing? And why are its days numbered? December 4, 2023 It's become a firm fixture in the season schedule, but won't be for much longer.