Now Heathrow Airport’s trying to swoop in on the Christmas ad battle with this tear-jearker featuring two teddy bears November 17, 2016 First it was John Lewis that routinely took the crown for best Christmas ad. But in recent years other retailers have been upping the ante – from Sainsbury's to M&S to Waitrose's adorable robin. And now, not content with winning the battle over airport expansion (for now), Heathrow Airport has unveiled its very first Christmas ad [...]
Royal Mail revenue and profit rises as it continues with cost-cutting measures November 17, 2016 Royal Mail delivered an increase in revenue and profit in the 26 weeks to 25 September, but said the full-year performance is very much dependent on what happens over the busy festive period. The figures Royal Mail grew revenue by one per cent on an underlying basis in the first half of the year, from £4.4bn [...]
Personal injury lawyers disappointed at ministry of justice plans November 17, 2016 Personal injury lawyers reacted angrily to government proposals to clamp down on spurious whiplash claims. The ministry of justice will reveal proposals today, in an attempt to reduce the spiralling number of whiplash claims the insurance industry say are putting huge inflationary pressure on motor premiums. Read more: Churchill owner says "ooh yesh" after bumper motor [...]
Blast from the past: There’s now a santa’s grotto for adults, featuring selfies and free booze November 16, 2016 Santa Claus is coming to Canary Wharf today- although he’s done away with the cheap toys and false beard, and things have become rather more grown up. Yep, after research revealed 76 per cent of Londoners think Christmas is not the same when you are no longer a child (probably because we’re buying more gifts [...]
We’re all Scrooge-ing it: Why you shouldn’t expect generous Christmas presents from your London-based friends this year November 16, 2016 If you were looking forward to receiving a bountiful array of presents from your London-based friends this Christmas, it may be time to start tempering your expectations. Britain is a nation of generous gift givers, according to research from Very.co.uk, with 74 per cent of adults preferring to give a gift rather than receive one. [...]
Working Lunch: Climb to the top of Harrods for a view from Chai Wu, its contemporary Chinese restaurant November 15, 2016 Chai Wu Harrods, Knightsbridge WHAT? A surprisingly intimate Chinese restaurant in Harrods, with a crowd-pleasing, wide-ranging menu. WHERE? On the fifth floor, next to the menswear department. And if the thought of eating quite literally next to a room full of suits in one of the world’s busiest department stores puts you off, give it [...]
Pressure mounts on mayor Sadiq Khan to step in over London Underground strike action November 15, 2016 London mayor Sadiq Khan is facing calls to step in over prospective strike action on the London Underground. The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union announced earlier today that thousands of its members had voted in favour of industrial action. The RMT said that balloting on two disputes had resulted in workers supporting strike action. [...]
Super Mario is coming to your iPhone next month November 15, 2016 If you're one of the legions of 80s and 90s kids whose misspent youth was taken up frantically punching at SNES and Nintendo 64 controllers, rejoice – for Super Mario is finally about to appear on your iPhone. Today Nintendo said it was planning to release Super Mario Run to Apple's App Store on 15 [...]
London Stock Exchange seeks to wrap up French clearing house sale as EU regulatory battle looms for Deutsche Boerse merger November 15, 2016 The London Stock Exchange Group is whittling down the list of candidates for the sale of its Paris-based clearing business and could be in a position to announce a deal before Christmas, City A.M. understands. The LCH SA deal is seen as crucial to the success of the London Stock Exchange’s £21bn merger with German [...]
Thousands of London Underground staff vote to go on strike, says RMT November 15, 2016 The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has announced that workers on the London Underground have voted to go on strike in two separate disputes. The RMT carried out two separate ballots: one of 400 Piccadilly Line drivers and the other of over 3,000 station workers. The union said the former was over a "wholesale breakdown" [...]