Tortilla Mexican Grill lowers guidance as shoppers steer clear of high street December 20, 2023 Tortilla Mexican Grill said it is trading below market expectations as sales have been hit by slow footfall on the high street and consumers spending less. During the full year, the board said that UK like-for-like growth was up slightly to 3.7 per cent, as the firm added it was helped by new store openings [...]
Akoko review: West African restaurant has one of London’s top tasting menus December 19, 2023 Akoko is one of those rare restaurants where everything just feels right.
UK to help protect ships in Red Sea after attacks by Yemen rebels causes BP to pause tanker journeys December 19, 2023 Britain is set to join an international coalition to protect ships sailing through the Red Sea after tankers came under attack from militants in Yemen. The announcement comes after oil giant BP paused all of its tanker journeys over safety concerns after Iranian-backed Houthi soldiers stepped up attacks on vessels in the Red Sea in [...]
Meet the Wonka-backed hot chocolate shop proving a treat in London December 19, 2023 London’s newest “master distiller” of cocoa isn't Wonka, it's Jens Knoops, whose hot chocolate is stirring up a decadent storm.
Cheers to that! Square Mile to welcome five new pubs for returning City workers December 18, 2023 Surging use of the London Underground, and the Elizabeth Line in particular, has lifted demand for new hostelries
Square Mile city break: How to do London’s oldest district in style December 18, 2023 I skipped the train from Liverpool Street station on Friday, checked into the Pan Pacific and spent a weekend in the Square Mile
Sunak warns of migrant threat as UK and Italy agree to fund Tunisia plan December 16, 2023 The UK and Italy will jointly finance a plan to return migrants in Tunisia to their home countries, as Rishi Sunak warned of the threat of migration to “overwhelm” European states.
Rishi Sunak in Rome for illegal migration talks December 16, 2023 Rishi Sunak will hold talks with the leaders of Italy and Albania later during a visit to Rome, where illegal migration is expected to top the agenda.
Battery firm Gore Street feels bite of investment cooldown as profits plunge December 14, 2023 The battery energy storage firm has struggled with NAV and profit slumps since March
Mark Kleinman: LSE chiefs must seize Shein opportunity December 14, 2023 Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City Editor and is the man that gets the City talking in his weekly City A.M. column.