We talk to the founder of maternity fashion brand Seraphine about sexism and style June 11, 2018 What do the Duchess of Cambridge, Angelina Jolie, and Gwen Stefani all have in common? At different points in time, they have all worn clothing from the Seraphine fashion range. But Seraphine is no normal fashion label – this is a brand that specialises in maternity clothing. In its 16-year history, it has become a [...]
We talk to the founder of fashion brand Seraphine about sexism and style June 11, 2018 What do the Duchess of Cambridge, Angelina Jolie, and Gwen Stefani all have in common? At different points in time, they have all worn clothing from the Seraphine fashion range. But Seraphine is no normal fashion label – this is a brand that specialises in maternity clothing. In its 16-year history, it has become a [...]
Tesco boss blames business rates for retail chaos June 8, 2018 Tesco boss Dave Lewis has joined the outcry against business rates, blaming the system for the carnage on the high street. He said that the tax was partly responsible for the collapse of some retailers, and that it had created an "uneven playing field". "Are we allowing it to stay competitive, or are we by [...]
City groups raise concerns over Elizabeth Line crowding after Oxford Street pedestrianisation is ditched June 8, 2018 Businesses and environmental groups have expressed concern that Westminster council's decision to pull the plug on Oxford Street will lead to dangerous levels of overcrowding once the Elizabeth Line comes into force. The council announced yesterday evening that after consulting with residents it has decided to take the plans "off the table for good". The [...]
Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans cancelled: Mayor Sadiq Khan hits out at ‘betrayal’ of millions of Londoners June 8, 2018 The mayor of London Sadiq Khan has hit out at the "betrayal of millions of Londoners" after Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans were shelved by Westminster City Council yesterday. "This will be seen as a betrayal of the millions of Londoners and visitors to our city who would have benefited from making Oxford Street a safer, [...]
Full list of 31 House of Fraser closures includes Oxford Street and City of London locations June 7, 2018 House of Fraser's flagship Oxford Street store will close as part of the decision to shutter 31 stores which was confirmed this morning. The City of London will also lose its House of Fraser, which is currently situated on King William Street. Some of House of Fraser's stores have been subject to staggering business rates [...]
House of Fraser confirms plans to close more than half of its stores June 7, 2018 House of Fraser is to close 31 of its 59 stores in a plan to dramatically restructure the chain, in a move its chief executive described as "grim". If approved by creditors, the move will result in the loss of 6,000 jobs: 2,000 House of Fraser employees and 4,000 brand concession staff. The full list of [...]
Plus500 bumps up expectations for the year after cryptocurrency boom June 7, 2018 Online trading platform Plus500 said this morning that its board had lifted its expectations for the year, as trading remains ahead of what was previously predicted, thanks to a cryptocurrency boom at the start of the year. Plus500 had previously announced that a strong start to 2018 had come thanks to a period of "relative [...]
Plus500 (PLUS) share price rises as company bumps up expectations for the year after cryptocurrency boom June 7, 2018 Online trading platform Plus500 said this morning that its board had lifted its expectations for the year, as trading remains ahead of what was previously predicted, thanks to a cryptocurrency boom at the start of the year. Plus500 had previously announced that a strong start to 2018 had come thanks to a period of “relative [...]
Workspace report solid annual figures June 6, 2018 Workspace revealed a solid set of full-year figures. Profit before tax jumped by 91.9% to £170.4 million, which comfortably exceeded the Reuters consensus estimate of £80.65 million. Net rental income rose by 21% and underlying property valuation ticked up by 5%. The strong performance helped the property company increase its return to shareholders as the [...]