TfL picks Dutch EV charging firm to deliver hubs in London September 25, 2024 TfL is planning to introduce the first of five charging hubs in the capital from 2026, as the UK tackles concerns over a lack of charging infrastructure.
‘False alarm’: The post-pandemic global travel boom is showing no signs of slowing September 25, 2024 Global travel has peaked nearly five years after the pandemic decimated the industry. How long will the boom last?
More bad news for London’s AIM: Secondary funding tanks by a third September 25, 2024 Secondary funding on London’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM) has dropped 33 per cent in the last year alone, as more bad news piles on the junior market. While IPOs have dried up on AIM, secondary funding hasn’t fared much better: Only £1.2bn was brought in through secondary fundraisings over the last year to 31 August, [...]
Exclusive: Dazn strengthens Saudi Arabia ties with 6 Kings Slam deal September 25, 2024 The deal is a sign of the growing relationship between the London-headquartered sports streaming service and the kingdom.
London’s ‘Can of Ham’ tower is up for sale again but price slashed September 25, 2024 London’s ‘Can of Ham’ skyscraper has been put back on sale for a reduced price two years after the first attempt to sell the distinctive building. The property has hit the market with an asking price of £322m, having previously been valued at around £400m when it was last on sale in 2022. The new [...]
Prime property in London ticks down amid Starmer ‘plans to penalise wealth’ September 25, 2024 Demand for prime property ticked down in the third quarter of the year as buyers returned to ‘wait-and-see’ mode ahead of the Autumn budget. The prime property market has been up and down this year; buyers held back ahead of the July election but returned to the market over summer. Now they nervously await potential [...]
Fund-racing: London Marathon runners smash world record for charity September 25, 2024 Five months on from the race the final total has been confirmed, dwarfing the previous record of £66.4m.
Funding Circle co-founder to step down from lender’s board September 25, 2024 The co-founder and former chief executive of small business lender Funding Circle has said he will step down from the company's board next month.
Bulgari: ‘Stagnant UK economy and the lack of tourists’ force luxury brand into the red September 25, 2024 An uptick in the sale of high-end jewellery and watches failed to stop the UK arm of Bulgari falling into the red during its latest financial year. The London-headquartered division, which is part of the LVMH Group, said that while its overall turnover declined in 2023, it still expects the sale of jewellery and watches [...]
Chick-fil-A rolls out first of UK expansion plans as it reveals new locations September 25, 2024 Chick-fil-A has announced its first UK locations set to debut next year as the US fast food chain looks to invest tens of millions of pounds into local communities over the next decade.