Retail sales fall to lowest level in two years as inflation bites November 17, 2023 Retail sales volumes have fallen for the second month in a row — slumping to their lowest level since 2021— as consumers continued to feel the impact of inflation, Office for National Statistics (ONS) data showed. Sales volumes fell 0.3 per cent month-on-month in October and 2.7 per cent year-on-year. However, consumers are spending more. [...]
Can Royal Mail owner IDS turn itself around? November 17, 2023 Royal Mail owner IDS Losses are widening for the group, badly burned by heavy strike action and complaints. Can it turn its fortunes around?
Celebrate Old Fashioned Month in style with Woodford Reserve November 16, 2023 It’s not too late to celebrate Old Fashioned month in style this year, with some of London’s top bars offering their own unique spins on the classic cocktail.
The finest app in racing launches in collaboration with the world’s finest bookmaker – and it’s completely free November 16, 2023 IN PARTNERSHIP with premium UK bookmaker Fitzdares, The Racing App has been relaunched by Quantum Leap Solutions (QLS). Offering the most extensive, user-friendly and unrestricted racing coverage unlike anything else on the market, users can enjoy an unrivalled experience for zero cost. A transformational digital product for racing fans, The Racing App combines cutting-edge data [...]
Fresh rail strikes to cause misery for London commuters in run-up to Christmas November 16, 2023 Commuters are to face yet more strike misery, after the train drivers union ASLEF announced plans to strike in December.
IDS: Royal Mail owner ‘pulling out stops’ to save Christmas as losses slide almost 200 per cent November 16, 2023 International Distribution Services (IDS), the parent company of Royal Mail, has said it is working to improve quality after profits plunged.
Black Friday sales due to drop by a quarter as cash-strapped Brits hold off for Christmas November 16, 2023 Overall, the proportion who do not intend to buy at all has increased from 39 per cent last year to 56 per cent.
Five bottles that prove bordeaux wine can be fun not stuffy November 15, 2023 Bordeaux wine has traditionally been bogged down by its classic image, but some wine makers are creating new and different styles
Pub group Fuller’s hails ‘seven day a week City of London’ as it readies for bumper Christmas November 15, 2023 Fuller's is "primed for a strong Christmas", while its bookings are already soaring 11 per cent ahead of what they were last year.
The Notebook: Neil Bennett on why Cameron’s comeback is a welcome return of statesmanship November 15, 2023 Neil Bennett, global Co-CEO H/Advisors, on the welcome return of statesmanship into the Cabinet, City jobs cuts and a West End recommendation.