Has London gone quackers? How a rubber duck shop is staying afloat in the City March 28, 2024 Amid a backdrop of struggling UK retail, a chain of rubber duck shops in London is thriving. Anna Moloney investigates.
As savers chase better returns from online-only accounts, bank branches wither March 27, 2024 Banks and savers alike are increasingly pulling back from branches, according to new research, as digital services offer lower operational costs for firms and better deals for customers.
What’s On In London In April 2024 March 27, 2024 Spring has officially sprung in London, and while the weather is taking a little while to reflect it, Central London Alliance has pulled together a wide variety of exhibitions, shows and experiences to enjoy in the capital. Take in some of the West End’s most anticipated musical runs with a London newcomer like Hadestown, or [...]
Papa Johns to close 43 ‘underperforming’ UK restaurants – full list March 26, 2024 More than 40 "underperforming" UK restaurants are to be closed by pizza chain Papa Johns, it has been confirmed.
UK government no longer a controlling shareholder in Natwest after taking stake below 30 per cent March 25, 2024 Taxpayers paid £45.5bn for the bailout but have lost out as Natwest’s share price has halved since then.
Investors pressuring Power Metal Resources to back Uranium listing March 25, 2024 Uranium spot prices rose to a 16-year high of $106 (£84) per pound in February.
Peel Hunt-backed Retailbook lands £2.5m ahead of expected green light from City regulator March 25, 2024 Investment bank Peel Hunt has announced that Retailbook, the company it founded to give retail investors access to IPOs, has raised £2.5m as it expects imminent authorisation from the City regulator.
Virgin Wines ‘confident’ of hitting profit target after ‘positive’ half-year March 25, 2024 Virgin Wines has said it is confident it will meet its profit target after reporting "positive" half-year results.
Week ahead: Kingfisher, Pennon, Fevertree and Ocado March 24, 2024 In a quiet week for economic announcements, London markets are expecting updates from Kingfisher, Pennon Group, Fevertree, Ocado and Carnival.
Atom Bank boss on rapid growth, London IPO and why high street challengers are a ‘dying breed’ March 24, 2024 City A.M. speaks to Atom Bank CEO Mark Mullen about the challenger bank landscape, his firm's rapid growth and plans for a London IPO.