Just Eat raises profit guidance thanks to takeaway fiends in UK and Ireland October 18, 2023 Just Eat reported a five per cent growth in gross transaction value (GTV) in the UK and Ireland, while in Northern Europe it grew six per cent.
Italy: Why Lucca in Tuscany is the cultural holiday you need to book October 16, 2023 Tuscany has a steeped musical history of birthing some of the world's most famous composers. It is also one of the most beautiful parts of Italy to visit.
National Express owner Mobico has hit the brakes – so what’s going on with its share price? October 12, 2023 Mobico shares have spiralled near 30 per cent today as analysts question its push into international markets.
London fintech Kennek raises £10m in seed funding for lending software October 10, 2023 London-based fintech Kennek has raised $12.5m (£10.3m) in a seed funding round led by HV Capital, the backer of Hello Fresh, Depop and Flixbus. The funds will allow Kennek, a software developer that provides a single platform for alternative lenders, to build on its home market and plans for expansion into the EU. Co-founder Xavier [...]
Thailand holidays: be the only guests at this private Thai island resort October 9, 2023 Thailand is rethinking luxury with a new breed of private resort, finds Liz Connor The words ‘Thailand’ and ‘luxury’ aren’t always an obvious pairing. The hedonistic southern end of the country is famous for boozy full moon parties, well-trodden backpacker trails and hordes of tourists who flood to its shores to make the most of [...]
All night long: Greggs feels benefit of evening opening hours October 3, 2023 Sausage rolls are proving a hit long into the evening as high street baker's longer opening hours begin to pay off
“You’ve got the power to choose.” Sustainable steak with M Restaurants September 21, 2023 The food industry gets a lot of environmental flak. Agriculture is responsible for a quarter of the world’s greenhouse emissions, according to the United Nations. Meat seems to be a particular problem, with 77 per cent of agricultural land given over to livestock despite them accounting for only 17 per cent of all the calories [...]
Rugby World Cup: Uruguay can be darlings of tournament September 14, 2023 Modern enthusiasts always speak of Japan’s victory over South Africa as the biggest upset in the history of the Rugby World Cup. But at the last tournament, in the Land of the Rising Sun, Uruguay were the ones to spring a surprise. Nearly four years ago to the day Uruguay claimed a famous 30-27 victory [...]
Tough test standing between Great Britain and Andy Murray’s Davis Cup prediction September 12, 2023 Great Britain begin their Davis Cup group today backed to win the World Cup of tennis by Andy Murray, but they face an uphill task.
The X-Files at 30: What I learned from rewatching every episode September 6, 2023 This week marks the 30th anniversary of the X-Files first airing in 1993. A global smash of almost unprecedented levels (the premier of the 2016 reboot attracted 50 million viewers), it left an indelible mark on popular culture. I still vividly remember hunching over our ancient TV set every Monday evening, obsessing about a show [...]