Forget the UK, how has Europe dealt with pro-Palestine marches? November 10, 2023 This week a Yougov poll showed half of the UK thinks the pro-Palestine march planned for this Saturday 11 November ought to be banned. The Home Secretary has dubbed it a “hate march”. The ethics – and law – around banning marches is controversial. In the UK Sir Mark Rowley, head of the Metropolitan Police [...]
West End London office rates rise prompted by four-day workweek November 9, 2023 According to Savills, occupancy rates in the area have risen to 62 per cent up from 50 per cent in the last six months.
GE Hitachi: UK bid to treble nuclear generation capacity is ‘significant task’ November 9, 2023 The government must ensure stability in the UK’s investment climate if it wants to revive the country’s nuclear ambitions, GE Hitachi warns.
WH Smith plans US store expansion as return to travel delivers bumper profits November 9, 2023 WH Smith said that revenues leaped 28 per cent for the year to August as the airport newsagent pans to bolster its presence at travel hubs through a “forensic approach to space management”. The book and stationery supplier said revenues were at £1.7bn, as the firm was boosted by surging return to travel after the pandemic. [...]
Where to eat in London: Ramael Scully on his favourite restaurants November 8, 2023 Scully St James’s chef-patron Ramael Scully tells us where he likes to eat in London on his days off.
Sunak to grill Met Police chief for giving go-ahead to Gaza rally November 8, 2023 Downing Street insisted the Prime Minister will be seeking assurances that the Met’s approach is 'robust'
From frumpy fashion to TikTok trendsetter: How M&S regained its high street crown November 8, 2023 Marks & Spencer (M&S) has once again found itself back in fashion with investors and shoppers, posting a near £100m in rise in profits in its half year results. Shares in the company rocketed over 10 per cent this morning after the century-old business said its turnaround plan which intends to make the brand look [...]
Co-op Bank hints at potential sale after reports of auction November 8, 2023 Co-operative Bank has confirmed that it is exploring potential strategic opportunities
Co-op Bank reports dip in profits as takeover suitors swirl November 8, 2023 Co-operative Bank has doubled down on its guidance for the year today despite a dip in profits, in a key set of results for the lender as it hunts for a potential buyer.
North Sea oil and gas sector push Labour to back licensing rounds November 8, 2023 The North Sea oil and gas industry is hoping to convince Labour to back future oil and gas licences - City A.M. has learned.