The politics of poo: Britain’s public toilets are in mortal peril January 18, 2024 In Britain, the state of public toilets paints a miserable scene. There are 1,500 public toilets in London, a city of over 8m people. Worse, our loos are in mortal peril.
Rwanda bill passes crucial Commons vote after Tory rebellion melts away January 17, 2024 Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda Bill has survived a crunch Commons vote after a much-anticipated Tory rebellion melted away at the 11th hour.
FTSE 100 today: London markets could wrestle with recovery as global risk mood sours January 17, 2024 Amid global market volatility, Asian markets respond to a Wall Street downturn, while Nikkei reaching a 34-year high; oil prices decline due to a dollar surge and Red Sea geopolitical concerns. The greenback hits a one-month peak. China's economy outperforms expectations, while investors await crucial data on UK inflation and U.S. retail sales.
Soho’s beloved House of St Barnabas set for permanent closure with pandemic and ceiling collapse blamed January 16, 2024 The House of St Barnabas, a members' club and charity based on Soho Square, will be permanently closed according to an email sent to members today.
Goldman Sachs ended 2023 strongly despite investment banking weakness January 16, 2024 Goldman Sachs reported that profit jumped at the end of 2023 as the bank’s asset and wealth management arm helped offset continued weakness in investment banking. In the three months to December, the bank’s net earnings climbed 51 per cent to $2.0bn, up from $1.3bn in the same period last year. The jump in profit [...]
Morgan Stanley: Profit hit by $500m in one-time charges but investment bank shines January 16, 2024 Morgan Stanley's profit missed analysts' estimates in the fourth quarter as it was hit by more than $500m (£395m) in one-time charges which offset a stronger performance from its flagship investment bank.
Top new restaurant openings in London you can book right now January 16, 2024 There are dozens of new restaurant openings in London – Alex Dalzell has the lowdown on 12 spots that should be on your radar.
Why Suez Canal disruption may not have a huge impact on inflation January 15, 2024 Disruption in the Suez Canal has caused widespread concern over the impact on inflation. However, the cause of those fears might not be justified.
Will Jane Fraser’s bold plan to overhaul Citigroup work? January 15, 2024 Citigroup, the US’ third-largest bank by assets, is eyeing a rebound in 2024 with a major restructuring under Scottish chief executive Jane Fraser.
Fragrance Direct predicts return to growth after ‘challenging year’ January 15, 2024 Fragrance Direct has said it expects its performance to improve over the coming months after blaming its fall in sales on a number of factors including the cost-of-living crisis.