Ex-Google boss to join Starmer at International Investment Summit October 6, 2024 The former boss of Google is set to join Prime Minister Keir Starmer at his inaugural International Investment Summit, aimed at flaunting the UK as “open for business” and primed for investment. Scheduled for 14 October, the event will bring together 300 global business leaders to hear how the government plans to attract future investment [...]
Seedlip revolutionised alcohol free drinking. Now its founder has a new product: We tried it first October 6, 2024 Ben Branson birthed the alcohol free spirits scene when he launched Seedlip nearly ten years ago. Five years after selling his majority share, he’s ready to change the face of drinking. Again. He talks to Adam Bloodworth Through the launch of Seedlip, Ben Branson established a reputation as the founding father of the alcohol free [...]
Flowers laid at Ladbroke Grove rail disaster memorial to honour those killed October 5, 2024 Families bereaved by the Ladbroke Grove rail disaster have laid flowers at the memorial to honour those killed 25 years ago – each remembered as “precious and loved”. Thirty-one people died and more than 220 were injured when a rush-hour train collided almost head-on with a high-speed train around two miles from Paddington station, west [...]
2024 NFL London Games: When, where, who is playing? October 5, 2024 It is that time of year again, when London gets all American for the 2024 NFL London Games. Three games across the next month make up the majority of the league’s overseas offering so when are they, where are they being played and who is competing in each? NFL Jetting in Who: New York Jets [...]
Fiddling with pensions is fine. Changing the overall model is not, though October 5, 2024 Most Chancellors tinker with pensions allowances - but it's important to remember that none have changed the underpinning model of pensions tax relief - for good reason
BA Cityflyer: London City Airport carrier hails ‘laser focus’ as profit takes off October 4, 2024 BA Cityflyer, the main airline operating from London City Airport, has said a “laser focus” on improving its service led to increased punctuality and profit for 2023. The business, which is wholly owned by British Airways, has reported a pre-tax profit of £11.1m for the year, up from £4.3m in 2022. The figure comes after [...]
Transport secretary turns off London Euston’s giant ad board October 4, 2024 The government and Network Rail have launched a major review of London’s Euston station, as its giant ad board is turned off with immediate effect. It acknowledged that longer-term change is needed but put forward a five-point plan in the interim. In a statement today, the government and Network Rail said Euston is an “outdated [...]
Uswitch sales boosted as customers move car and home insurance providers October 4, 2024 Helping customers switch their car and home insurance providers saw sales surge at price comparison website Uswitch, it has been revealed. The London-based business has reported a turnover of £79.8m for 2023, up from the £63.2m it achieved in 2022. Newly-filed accounts with Companies House also show the firm’s pre-tax profit improved from £7.3m to [...]
Bottega Veneta returns to the black amid interest rate and inflation woes October 4, 2024 The UK arm of Italian luxury fashion house Bottega Veneta returned to the black in 2023 despite the cot-of-living crisis cutting into its sales. The West Sussex-headquartered division has posted a pre-tax profit of £336,007 for its latest financial year, according to newly-filed accounts with Companies House. The total comes after the business reported a pre-tax [...]
Brioni: Harrods sales fail to stop cost-of-living crisis slashing profit October 4, 2024 Profit at the UK arm of Italian menswear luxury fashion house Brioni was slashed in 2023 despite its sales at Harrods helping to boost its overall turnover. The London-headquartered division has posted a pre-tax profit of £79,230 for the 12 months, down from the £370,533 it achieved in 2022. Newly-filed accounts with Companies House also show that its turnover [...]