Why a cruise to the Norwegian Fjords is a journey through time July 11, 2022 At heart, I am a Victorian explorer. A century-and-a-bit late, I often find myself seeking out the new frontiers of my spirit era, so a week-long cruise from Amsterdam to the Norwegian fjords onboard Holland America Line’s new flagship, Rotterdam, is just the ticket. Gliding serenely between steep cathedrals of towering rock to the soundtrack [...]
Amazon expects record sales as cash-strapped Brits turn to Prime Day for big ticket purchases July 11, 2022 Amazon is anticipated to smash sales records as cash-strapped Brits turn to the e-commerce titan for its blockbuster Prime Day. Last year, sales during the discount bonanza hit a new record, raking in $11.2bn. Now, the e-commerce giant will be hoping more discount-hungry shoppers than ever will be seeking out the best deals from Tuesday, [...]
All’s well that blends well: Our top blended whisky July 8, 2022 The rise of single malt whisky is a relatively recent phenomenon. William Grant & Sons pioneered modern, mass market single malts in the 1960s, and as other producers entered the market in the ‘70s and ‘80s, they steadily gained in popularity and prestige. But, while single malts have driven interest in Scotch, in terms of [...]
London shops hit by falling footfall as Brits tighten belts amid inflation July 7, 2022 Central London shops may see a spending slowdown in the weeks to come, with city centres still reeling from the impact of office workers remaining at home, industry experts have warned. While the gap between 2019 footfall levels did narrow slightly in June versus May due to the Platinum Jubilee, sales lagged towards the end [...]
Back to school: M&S freezes school uniform prices as retailer battles to entice cash strapped shoppers July 5, 2022 M&S has frozen its prices on school uniform this summer as households face tightening budgets amid historic rates of inflation. The premium retailer also said it was introducing a 20 per cent off deal for back to school shoppers this month. The retailer – which was set to hold its annual general meeting for shareholders [...]
Square Mile’s post-pandemic leisure revival to be spearheaded by top West End marketing guru June 30, 2022 The West End’s top marketing guru has been brought on board by the Square Mile to lead its post-pandemic leisure revival. Luciana Magliocco will spearhead Destination City, in a bid to “redefine” the oldest part of the capital after multiple lockdowns hit retailers, pubs and bars hard. Three big events are already planned for Autumn, [...]
Rail unions plot six months of strikes ahead of transport chaos this week June 20, 2022 Rail strikes could continue for the next six months if a pay row fails to be resolved, which may strikes all the way up until Christmas if the pay row isn’t resolved. It comes amid the largest bout of industrial action in nearly 30 years, as members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union rail [...]
Germany turns to coal as Russia puts pressure on gas supplies June 20, 2022 Germany will ramp up coal supplies and offer heavy subsidies to gas giants to ensure it can meet its energy needs this winter.
UK could face ‘summer of discontent’ as new railway strike to be balloted June 14, 2022 The UK could face a “summer of discontent” as members of the union TSSA working for Network Rail are to vote on a potential strike action. The TSSA announced 6,000 of its members will vote whether to walk out over pay, conditions and job security. Opened today, the ballot will close on 11 July and [...]
Fuel pump theft on the rise as petrol reaches £100 for first time June 11, 2022 Thefts at fuel pumps have soared as Britons are increasingly struggling to pay for the petrol and diesel to fill up their cars. According to data from Forecourt Eye, non-payment methods such as driving away or pretending not to have a a wallet have gone up 39 per cent since January. “This is not a [...]