London Sports Festival moves from 3×3 basketball success to pickleball at the City of London Corporation’s Guildhall Yard
Senior staff to quit Asda after Walmart’s share payout April 12, 2021 Senior staff at Asda are preparing to stage an exodus after receiving final payouts from a share scheme run by the supermarket’s owner Walmart. Industry sources said that they had been contacted by Asda executives looking to leave, according to the Times. One source said that the level of inquiries was much higher than normal [...]
Optimism over reopening of pubs and shops tempered by concerns over next month’s elections April 12, 2021 In a week that saw the FTSE100 close at its best levels in over a year, optimism over this week’s economic reopening of outdoor pubs, shops, gyms and hairdressers, appears to be being tempered by concerns over next month’s local and regional elections. There is particular focus on how well the SNP might do in [...]
Pub time: What Londoners and people across the UK can and cannot do from today April 12, 2021 Londoners can look forward to getting a round in for the first time in months today. Pub gardens and restaurants with outdoor dining are preparing for a surge of customers as lockdown eases, prompting Boris Johnson to urge the nation to “behave responsibly”. While the English are the only ones looking forward to a pub-pulled [...]
We must help the small businesses in the Square Mile get back on their feet April 12, 2021 From today, many businesses that are so essential to the energy and vibrancy of the Square Mile will be able to reopen their doors and welcome back customers. This is a much-needed return to a semblance of normality after a long and difficult winter. Large parts of the City have adapted remarkably well to working [...]
Boris Johnson urges people to ‘behave responsibly’ as pubs open tomorrow April 11, 2021 Boris Johnson has urged people to “behave responsibly” as thousands of pubs across England are set to open their doors tomorrow. Covid restrictions will be eased for large parts of the economy tomorrow, with non-essential retail, hairdressers, beauty salons, gyms and outdoor hospitality allowed to reopen in London after four months of forced closure. However, [...]
Brooks Brothers UK goes into administration as suits fall out of fashion April 9, 2021 The UK division of US business attire retailer Brooks Brothers had gone into administration, after suffering from a lack of demand for its products as people worked from home. Begbies Traynor were yesterday appointed the company’s administrators, website Bisnow first reported. “The reason for my appointment as administrator of the UK company is of course [...]
More than 500 City of London SMEs to benefit from new £50m Covid recovery fund April 8, 2021 At least 500 small-to-medium sized businesses in the City of London are set to benefit from Covid recovery grants thanks to a new £50m fund by the Square Mile’s local authority. The City of London Corporation will launch the fund on Monday, which will see SMEs from the hospitality, retail, medical and leisure sectors able [...]
City Corporation to launch new Covid Business Recovery Fund for Square Mile SMEs April 8, 2021 A new Covid Business Recovery Fund of up to £50 million will launch next Monday (12 April) after it was agreed by the City of London Corporation’s Policy and Resources Committee. The fund is designed to support SME businesses which contribute to the Square Mile’s vibrancy at street level and directly provide services to returning [...]
Genius Brewing, makers of healthy lager, to enter Dragons’ Den April 8, 2021 An innovative craft beer company producing a health-focused, light craft lager is set to go before the panel in tonight’s episode of Dragons’ Den. Jason Clarke and Charlie Craig, founders of Genius Brewing will take their 3% ABV, 79 calorie lager into the Den in the hopes of gaining backing for their ‘smart drinking’ company. [...]
Bricks and mortar retailers ramp up hiring plans ahead of reopening April 8, 2021 Bricks and mortar retailers that have managed to survive, and in some cases thrive, during the pandemic have begun ramping up hiring plans ahead of the reopening date. According to the latest research, retail vacancies have climbed to within 14 per cent of their pre-Covid levels, after falling as much as 65 per cent last year. [...]