Diana’s story is pure cinema – but will it continue to enthrall? October 29, 2021 As the old adage goes, you wait an eternity for a bus to arrive, and four come along at once. The same could be said of cinematic incarnations of Princess Diana: the past decade has seen at least four actresses don flaxen wigs and unwieldy shoulder pads, with Kristen Stewart the latest to cast bashful [...]
Socialising securely this winter October 29, 2021 Life has begun to return to what feels like normal after so many months of the pandemic stopping us doing the things we love. But as we look forward to Christmas, it’s important we remember that the virus is still with us – and we still need to take sensible precautions to make sure we [...]
Spencer film review: Kristen Stewart shines in tough Diana biopic October 29, 2021 Princess Diana hasn’t always been the easiest subject to cover. Prior to the disastrous 2013 drama Diana, the 1997 accident that took her life was seen as too fresh in the public’s memory to make a biopic viable. Now, nearly 25 years on, enough time has passed for screenwriters to delve into her fascinating story. [...]
Amazon expected to weather the supply chain storm with third-quarter results October 28, 2021 Amazon is expected to report strong results this evening, as the company shows its gearing up for Christmas with over 300,000 new global roles, including seasonal hires and corporate workers. Analysts suggest the online retailer will to post quarterly earnings of $8.72 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -29.5%. [...]
Supply chain woes: Virgin Wines stocks up for Christmas year in advance October 28, 2021 Virgin Wines revenue has jumped around a third to £73.6m in the past year, buoyed by strong levels of customer demand. In comparison with pre-pandemic figures, revenue has soared 73 per cent in the year to 30 June. Meanwhile, profit before tax and exceptional items has surged 86 per cent to £5.2m. The retailer has [...]
The best places in London for a spooky Halloween cocktail October 27, 2021 While many of the good readers of City A.M. may baulk at the thought of a rowdy Halloween party – especially one at which you may have to wear a costume – this year there are some genuinely exciting events for the more discerning pleasure-seeker. Whether you’re in the market for excellent food with a [...]
Bloomsbury Publishing records highest ever first half sales and profits October 27, 2021 Bloomsbury Publishing delivered strong results in the first half with year-on-year revenue growth of 29 per cent to £100.7m and profit growth of 225 per cent to £12.9m.
Higher prices anticipated in approach to Christmas October 27, 2021 Retail bosses have warned once more that consumers will feel the pinch of price rises in the run up to Christmas. Consumer prices have been projected to rise up to 20 per cent over the next few weeks, according to the Salesforce Shopping Index. This is due to worker and raw material shortages. Food inflation [...]
Plug-in hybrid vehicles no longer exempt from C-Charge discount October 26, 2021 Drivers of plug-in hybrid vehicles are no longer exempt from paying the £15 daily Congestion Charge, reported MSN. From yesterday only 100 per cent net-zero cars qualify fo the discount, while before all hybrid vehicles that emitted no more than 75g/km of CO2 could get the exemption, the news site added. The Congestion Charge was [...]
France threatens to block ports and slow-down customs checks as fishing row reaches boiling point October 26, 2021 British officials fear France will escalate the post-Brexit dispute over fishing rights, according to the Telegraph. Jean Castex, France’s prime minister, will unveil a series of retaliatory measures if French fishermen are not provided greater access to the UK’s coastal waters. This could include cutting energy supplies to the UK and Jersey and blocking Britain’s [...]