Big brands like M&S and Zara must stop capitulating to activist intimidation over war in Gaza December 20, 2023 There are perfectly legitimate arguments against companies’ ties to this war, or indeed any war. We don’t need to create imaginary ones.
London Underground workers vote to strike in dispute over pay December 20, 2023 London Underground workers have voted for more strike action in a dispute over pay, a trade union has confirmed today.
What are AI experts predicting 2024 will bring? December 20, 2023 According to leading industry mavens, 2024 is slated to be a year defined by the rapid expansion of AI across multiple sectors.
Londonmetric mulls takeover of Alton Towers owner could ‘create one of the UK’s largest listed landlords’ December 19, 2023 Logistics landlord Londonmetric is understood to be in talks to buy LXI the owner of Alton Towers and Warwick Castle.
Superdry warns on profit as wet weather takes its toll December 19, 2023 Superdry blamed unseasonable weather for a 13 per cent slump in retail sales year-on-year, as the struggling fashion retailer continues to trade below management expectations. Wholesale earnings were down 41.1 per cent year-on year, which was due to the decision to exit its US wholesale operation. It was also driven by “timing differences and the [...]
Meet the Wonka-backed hot chocolate shop proving a treat in London December 19, 2023 London’s newest “master distiller” of cocoa isn't Wonka, it's Jens Knoops, whose hot chocolate is stirring up a decadent storm.
Sadiq Khan appoints ex-Canary Wharf director as deputy mayor for business December 18, 2023 Former Canary Wharf Group director Howard Dawber has joined City Hall as deputy mayor for business.
Santa Rally expected to bring festive joy to London’s FTSE 100 after tough year December 18, 2023 Some four in five of those polled by Interactive Investor are expecting to up their exposure to equities next year, too.
The Notebook: A look at some of London’s top festive finds December 18, 2023 Where the City’s movers and shakers get a few things off their chest. Today, Michelle McGrath, executive director of Shaftesbury Capital, takes the pen. It’s no accident London is a festive city Christmas is famously the time of good cheer, but it is also the single most important time for retailers and the hospitality industry. [...]
UK continues to ‘dodge recession’ as private sector growth at six month high December 15, 2023 This comes as the UK economy has been flirting with a recession for more than a year, battling stubborn inflation, high energy bills.