Six Premier League title races to offer Manchester City hope in their bid to overturn nine-point deficit November 21, 2019 It may only be the 13th round of the Premier League season, but Manchester City’s clash with Chelsea on Saturday evening has almost become a must-win game following the champions’ defeat to title rivals Liverpool last time. The Reds’ 3-1 win at Anfield a fortnight ago extended their lead over fourth-placed City to nine points, [...]
Royal Mail shares bleed red as strike threat puts profit in doubt November 21, 2019 Shares in Royal Mail plunged almost 18 per cent today after the postal service warned the threat of industrial action could lead to it posting a loss or breaking even next year. Despite reporting an increase in pre-tax profit for the first half, the company said its turnaround plan is “behind schedule”, denting investor confidence [...]
The definitive guide to the best Christmas sandwiches of 2019: Don’t eat lunch without it November 21, 2019 Cranberry-sodden turkey sandwiches seem to arrive earlier and earlier every year, and 2019’s parade of oppressively festive Christmas offerings from the City’s favourite high-street food chains is no exception. This year’s sandwich selection is a more mixed bag than ever, hiding some delectable surprises among a real cavalcade of limp bread and lacklustre bird. With [...]
From Greggs to Franco Manca: Britain’s favourite restaurants revealed November 21, 2019 A breakdown of Britain’s favourite restaurants by region is indicative of the greater cultural divide within the country. Even the difference in outer and inner London is telling. Read more: On a roll: Greggs upgrades profit forecast as sales increase A YouGov poll showed Inner London’s favourite restaurant is the trendy Mexican chain Wahaca, while [...]
Londoners face 27-day Christmas rail strike as union talks break down November 21, 2019 Christmas shoppers and commuters face a month of festive travel chaos, after talks over a 27-day strike on one of London’s busiest rail networks broke down. Negotiations between the Rail and Maritime Transport union (RMT) and South Western Railway collapsed after the operator failed to put forward any proposals that could settle the dispute, according [...]
Naked Wines boss heads for the exit November 21, 2019 Naked Wines surprised the City this morning after revealing the departure of its boss ahead of a major strategic shift in the business. Rowan Gormley is stepping down as chief executive once the disposal of the group’s Majestic brand is complete and the crucial Christmas trading season is over. Read more: Naked Wines sells wine [...]
McLaren tycoon Ron Dennis takes stake in music streaming firm Roxi November 21, 2019 McLaren founder and British F1 tycoon Ron Dennis has taken a stake in Roxi, the British music firm hoping to take on streaming giants such as Spotify. Roxi today announced that Dennis has taken a 10 per cent stake in the firm, which has a number of celebrity backers including Robbie Williams, Sheryl Crow and [...]
More than one in three City workers moved jobs last year amid frustration over career progression November 21, 2019 The scale of churn in the City has been brought to light today, with new data showing almost 40 per cent of professionals in the Square Mile moved jobs last year. Frustration over a lack of career progression was the chief cause for switching jobs among financial workers in 2018, according to the latest financial [...]
House of Fraser accused of reversing fur ban November 20, 2019 Retail tycoon Mike Ashley is facing accusations that he has overturned a ban on real fur at House of Fraser. Customers posted images on social media that appeared to show fur-lined coats found in store, despite the company’s previous no-fur stance. Read more: Sports Direct hit by ‘terminal’ House of Fraser problems Some shoppers pledged [...]
Shoppers plan to spend more on high streets this Christmas November 20, 2019 The Christmas trading period could deliver some much-needed festive cheer for retailers after a challenging 12 months as a new research reveals that shoppers plan to spend more this year. Most UK shoppers – 87 per cent – are planning to spend the same or more than last year, while 57 per cent said political [...]