These are the 10 best co-working spaces in London June 8, 2018 It's no surprise that London offers a vast amount of co-working spaces. Co-working simply involves the shared use of an office or working environment by independent workers. This type of space can be ideal for freelancers, small enterprises and those just starting out. Studies show employees are more ambitious and productive when surrounded by other [...]
What is a CVA? Insolvency process used by House of Fraser, Carluccio’s, Mothercare and more June 7, 2018 What is a CVA? A company voluntary arrangement (CVA) is a type of insolvency process used to pay creditors over a fixed period. It means a company may not have to pay back all of its debts. Unlike going into administration, the company does not fall into the hands of a third party. Instead, an [...]
Barsham Barns review: These luxury cottages in North Norfolk raise the bar for self-catering getaways June 4, 2018 When it comes to travelling with my entourage of beautiful friends, I’m finished with hotels. I’m done with hanging around near a cheese plant in the lobby as the last stragglers check in. I’m tired of resorting to £6 cocktails in empty hotel bars, and of “let’s freshen up and meet downstairs in 15 minutes”. [...]
Property prices in Croydon, who is buy and more May 25, 2018 There was a time when Croydon was famous for three things; Kate Moss, trams and Mark and Jez’s dingy flat in Peep Show. Thankfully, its reputation – and its housing stock – have improved since then and it’s now notable for a whole host of other reasons. “In recent years, Croydon has seen a reversal [...]
Last Week in the City: England has an 8.5% chance of winning the World Cup May 18, 2018 Garry White, chief investment commentator, looks at the market-moving events that have shaped the UK equity markets this week (14 to 18 May 2018). UBS has used its City analysts’ predictive firepower to try and work out the winner of the upcoming World Cup in Russia – and England came surprisingly high in its league [...]
Gordon Ramsay turns red as tough market takes a bit out of restaurant empire May 17, 2018 Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant empire has become the latest victim of a turbulent market, swinging to a multi-million pound loss last year. The celebrity chef’s network of high-end restaurants, including City favourite Bread Street Kitchen and three Michelin-starred Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, reported a pre-tax loss of £3.8m in the year to August 2017. The previous year [...]
Fitness advice: How keeping a diary could help you hit your health goals May 16, 2018 Having worked with thousands of clients since opening No1 Fitness nine years ago, I’ve worked out what the single most underrated part of a fitness regime is: the initial consultation. Everyone has a goal. And everyone will tell you what they want to achieve. But the two aren’t always the same thing. There are a [...]
How much is property in Mayfair? May 11, 2018 Last month, Mayfair knocked Knightsbridge off the top spot as the most expensive place to buy in London for the first time in 10 years. Local agent Wetherells, which commissioned the report from Dataloft, puts this dethroning down to a lack of new homes being built in Knightsbridge, whereas that certainly isn’t the case in [...]
Where is my mind? How an ancient psychedelic ritual in the Oaxaca region of Mexico turned into the trip from hell May 3, 2018 It’s a beautiful day in San Jose Del Pacifico, a small village high in the mountains south of Oaxaca City, southern Mexico, where I’m sitting in front of the world’s most frightening cup of tea. Opposite me is Paolo, a 19-year-old “mushroom guide” in whom I have placed an inordinate amount of trust. Are you [...]
As Instagram launches a dedicated @design channel, London designers and crafters talk about the platform’s vast influence May 3, 2018 We speak to five designers and crafters about how the social media platform has changed the way they do business and influenced their work Jono Smart Jono Smart @jonosmart, 84.5k followers Instagram is part of daily life, for sure. I joined when I started my studio three years ago. I wasn’t a full time potter [...]