Westminster Council: West End to receive millions in recovery support fund February 1, 2022 Westminster Council is to inject millions of pounds into reviving the borough’s hospitality industry. Within a £190m investment to support the area, the council has announced a dedicated £1m to recruit waiters, baristas and bar staff, it said yesterday. Some £150m is to be used to redesign the Oxford Street district and make Strand Aldwych [...]
This is not just a settlement: M&S agrees deal with Aldi over caterpillar cake February 1, 2022 Marks & Spencer has settled a long-running copyright dispute with Aldi over its iconic Colin the Caterpillar cake.
Mobile operator Three UK hikes staff wages considerably as it continues recruitment drive February 1, 2022 Mobile phone operator Three UK is planning to hike staff wages up to 12.6 per cent, as the country faces soaring prices for utilities and groceries. Some 2,500 retail staff will receive new minimum hourly rates set at £10.13 nationwide and £11.40 in London, excluding bonuses, the internet service provider said The pay hikes exceed [...]
Warehouse investment hits record levels as e-commerce fuels boom in demand January 31, 2022 Investment into warehousing and logistics hit record levels in the UK last year fuelled by a boom in online retail brought on by the pandemic.
Why should investors care about waste management? January 31, 2022 We look at what investors need to know about waste and outline some key investment opportunities. Waste management has long been one of society’s primary challenges. It’s an industry that’s ripe for disruption given how little it’s changed over the last few centuries. For example, only in the last 100 years have we started to [...]
In the bag: Radley London enjoys soaring profit after Christmas sales surge January 31, 2022 Handbag maker Radley London has reported buoyanct results after its sales in the US. The accessories brand reported retail sales were up 60 per cent in the first nine months of the current financial year, compared to the previous year. Retail sales were up 55 per cent in the five weeks to 2 January, with [...]
Poke House looks for stock market boost as it eyes London listing January 31, 2022 Holly Williams, PA Restaurant chain Poke House has revealed plans for a stock market flotation in London and New York after sealing the latest deal to expand its global footprint. The Californian-inspired poke bowl chain, which last year bought Ahi Poke in London to launch its assault on the UK market, is eyeing an initial [...]
National Insurance rise to hit City of London small businesses the hardest in UK January 30, 2022 Small businesses in the City of London will be the worst hit in the UK by the coming rise in National Insurance, according to new research shared with City A.M. Figures from the House of Commons library, and collated by the Liberal Democrats, show small businesses in the Cities of London and Westminster constituency will [...]
Why the travel industry needs to embrace cryptocurrency January 27, 2022 Can the travel industry offer digital nomads an alternative crypto payment option as they further integrate crypto into their lives?
Sage records ‘strong start to year’ despite investor uncertainty January 26, 2022 The Sage Group makes a “strong start to year”, with software subscription revenue growth up by 13 per cent to £336m, increasing subscription penetration to 73 per cent.