Central London Alliance calls for government to cut VAT for hospitality, tourism and leisure January 23, 2024 Central London Alliance (CLA) calls on the Government to address the UK’s lack of competitiveness on the global tourism market, beginning with a cut to VAT for the hospitality, tourism and leisure industries. Figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that visits to the UK increased 112 per cent year-on-year, generating £30 billion [...]
Why Brand Beckham’s battle with the counterfeiters is no open goal January 23, 2024 An IP law expert on Beckham's attempt to tackle trade mark infringements.
Agincourt, Waterloo, Sparkling Wine: English fizz makes further inroads into champagne lead January 23, 2024 Revenues and volumes both increased at Chapel Down, the market leader in the exploding English sparkling wine sector
Canary Wharf hits new record as Docklands hub goes seven-days-a-week January 22, 2024 Retailers at Canary Wharf Group reported a record number of visitors last year, as the boss behind the operation hailed it as a “seven day week” operation.
Post Office faces further criticism over closure of two London depots January 21, 2024 The under-fire Post Office is facing renewed criticism for closing two key London depots despite concerns from campaigners.
Frasers Group: What Mike Ashley’s retail empire’s endgame could be after Boohoo, Asos, Currys, AO and N Brown investments January 19, 2024 City AM's UK Editor Jon Robinson asks why Frasers Group has continued increasing its stakes in the likes of Boohoo and Asos and what the endgame could be.
Wincanton to go private – with board fed up with share price underperformance January 19, 2024 Wincanton, the logistics and warehouse outfit, is the latest firm to leave the London public market and head for private hands.
Sadiq Khan freezes TfL fares after drumming up extra £123m January 19, 2024 Tube and rail fares will be frozen until March 2025 after Mayor Sadiq Khan drummed up an extra £123m in funding for TfL.
JD Sports Fashion continues European expansion with completed acquisition of Poland’s MIG January 18, 2024 JD Sports Fashion has completed the acquisition of a 40 per cent stake in a Polish investment group as it pushes into European markets.
I was ‘institutionalised’ at Barclays – now I’m free to innovate, says former chief executive January 18, 2024 Charlie Conchie interviews the biggest movers and shakers in tech, fintech and financial services. This week, it’s former Barclays chief executive and 10x Banking founder Antony Jenkins.