UK retail sales tick up in July after summer discounts and Euros boost August 16, 2024 Friday's data is among a raft of economic figures released this week that will provide key indicators for Bank of England policymakers as they decide whether to cut interest rates in September.
Amazon Prime top of the table to bag Liverpool documentary rights August 14, 2024 Amazon Prime are in pole position to pick up the UK rights for the Liverpool documentary based on Jurgen Klopp’s last six months at Anfield. City A.M. has learned that Amazon have entered advanced negotiations with the club and production company Lorton Entertainment to show the documentary, which was filmed over the second half of [...]
As Ukraine brings war to Russia, Britain too must be bolder with sanctions August 14, 2024 It’s time for Britain to be bolder with its sanctions against Russia. If done right, they will even enrich Britain’s economy too, writes James Price When I am in need of inspiration, I occasionally turn to Russian state television. Not because it is a useful source of news, or because I believe any of the [...]
Fitness fans move fast for limited-edition Myprotein advent calendar August 12, 2024 The sports nutrition company's calendar will offer a mix of 25 nutritious treats from Myprotein, Myvitamins, Myvegan, and MP Clothing.
Square Mile and Me: Enness CEO Islay Robinson on his career – and a flaming suit mishap August 1, 2024 Each week we ask a City figure to take a trip down memory lane. Today, Islay Robinson, CEO of Enness Global Mortgages, takes us through his career, from a flaming suit mishap to his love for London What was your first job? My first job was crushing boxes at a market when I was about 14. [...]
Are we about to witness the death of the bonus? July 29, 2024 In a cost of living crisis, Gen Z employees need a financial boost all-year round, not just a discretionary bonus in December, says Nebel Crowhurst From a “Brucie Bonus” to a “Bonus Round” an unexpected cash reward is always gladly received. A bonus at work, however, isn’t always as welcome as you first might think. [...]
Paris 2024 adverts: The best and worst Olympics commercials July 24, 2024 As the sports advertising world attempts to catch its breath after the highs and lows of the Euros, the Olympics and Paralympics have other ideas, with Paris 2024 welcoming the world’s best athletes and the world’s biggest brands for a month of sporting excellence. Whilst every brand and his dog tried to tap into authentic [...]
British tycoon close to striking rescue deal to save The Body Shop July 17, 2024 A consortium led by British business tycoon Mike Jatania has agreed to buy The Body Shop out of insolvency.
Majestic Wine and Poundstretcher owner Fortress cuts costs July 10, 2024 The UK arm of Fortress Investment Group, whose portfolio includes the likes of Majestic Wine, Punch Pubs and Poundstretcher, saw its revenue and profit dip during 2023 as its US owner cut costs.
Lui and Ng set for a Supreme Valley battle July 9, 2024 EXPECT plenty of celebrations and end-of-season parties when Happy Valley closes its curtain on the 2023/24 season, with another exciting nine-race programme starting at 11.35am today. It has to be said that for many form book students and regular bettors at the city track the season can’t end quickly enough, with unfathomable results a regular [...]