Fever-Tree: Boss blames ‘vagaries’ of British summer for lower profit expectations September 12, 2023 Fever Tree said it had been battered by Britain's unpredictable weather, as a wash out summer led it to cut annual profit expectations.
Wilko shuts first stores today as administration unfolds September 12, 2023 Wilko will shut its first group of shops on Tuesday as the dramatic collapse of the high street chain takes shape. The historic retailer will shut 24 stores across the UK in the first phase of closures, with hundreds of workers at the shops set for redundancy. It comes a day after administrators confirmed all [...]
Birmingham is a city on the cusp, but its economy is at a crossroads moment September 12, 2023 Birmingham has become a powerhouse, but the council has been too busy with internal squabbling to make sure all of its residents are part of the transformation, writes Adam Hawksbee
John Lewis boss: Fix high street or risk “looting grounds” in city centres September 11, 2023 A lack of attention will see "embolden shoplifters and organised gangs" take over the high street, Sharon White reckons
This Hackney road filled with nature is a new London attraction September 11, 2023 One Hackney road has been reimagined as a nature lover’s escape, with plants to wander through and explore. The project at Miller’s Terrace in Hackney is responding to new research which revealed 87% of Brits wish they had more green space in their local area, and one third feel detached from nature living in a [...]
The Notebook: Charles Tyrwhitt boss on how the ‘tourist tax’ is hurting London September 11, 2023 Where the City’s movers and shakers get a few things off their chest. Today, it’s Nicholas Wheeler, founder of tailored shirts specialist Charles Tyrwhitt.
Sunak slams China’s ‘unacceptable’ interference after suspected spy arrested September 10, 2023 Rishi Sunak has confronted China’s premier over his country’s “unacceptable” interference in British democracy after the arrest of a parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for Beijing.
UK and India can ‘work through’ trade deal obstacles, PM says September 9, 2023 Rishi Sunak has signalled there is optimism the UK can conclude a trade deal with India after saying the two countries can “work through” the final negotiation hurdles. Statements made by the Prime Minister and No 10 following a meeting with Indian prime minister Narendra Modi on the fringes of the G20 summit suggested fresh [...]
5 sunny things to do in London this weekend September 8, 2023 Not that we’ve had many, but it could be the last sunny weekend of the year… Temperatures are set to hit 32 Celsius tomorrow, and they’re staying high for Sunday and into Monday, so you’ve got multiple changes to get out in this delightful Indian Summer. Here are five things to do in London this [...]
FTSE 100 live: London rallies at end of week after mixed bag for European and US markets September 8, 2023 The FTSE 100 rallied at the end of the week to finish up by half a percent, after a mixed bag in Europe and US markets weighed down sentiment earlier on. London’s premier bluechip index was at 7,478.19 points by close, finishing 0.49 per cent up after hovering between being under marginally up and down [...]