New homes: The new properties going on sale this weekend in White City, Upton Park, Putney, Chelsea and St James February 24, 2017 Television Centre, White City From £750,000 New homes are going on sale tomorrow at the iconic former home of the BBC in west London. One to three bedroom apartments will go on the market, all with balconies overlooking Hammersmith Park’s Japanese ornamental garden, which was created in 1910 as part of the Japan-Britain exhibition. They [...]
Britain exported more gin than ever last year, generating nearly half a billion pounds February 24, 2017 The results are in: British gin smashed its export record in 2016, official figures have shown. Research by HM Revenue and Customs suggest the UK fuelled the world's gin craze last year, exporting more gin than ever last year, selling booze worth £474m, up 12 per cent from 2015. If current trends continue, exports of gin will hit the [...]
Strike the perfect work-play balance with this amazing mews property that has a separate office space in Notting Hill February 23, 2017 Walking down Ledbury Road, you’re flanked by the ice cream-coloured terraces and petite boutiques that make Notting Hill one of the most desirable and picturesque residential spots in London. As the heavy black walls of The Ledbury restaurant approach, like a high-security compound for Michelin-starred food, you could be forgiven for missing Powis Mews, a [...]
A new Night Tube map will help Londoners find their nearest late night McDonald’s February 22, 2017 The Night Tube has already proved more popular than expected and businesses have been reaping the rewards. And now a new app has been launched to help out Night Tube goers looking for a midnight snack. Or more specifically, a midnight Maccy D's. Read more: Chew on this: McDonald's quarterly earnings beat analyst expectations The Central [...]
Scottish craft brewer Innis & Gunn is now distributing in China and other Asian markets February 21, 2017 The UK's second-largest craft brewer Innis & Gunn today announced its beers will soon be available in Asia – the world's largest beer market. The Scottish brewer today announced a deal with Dxcel International to distribute its beer to the on and off-trade markets in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. The deal focuses on the brewer's flagship [...]
The end of road rage? Your car will soon be able to tell what mood you’re in – then play your favourite music to cheer you up February 21, 2017 Could this be the end of road rage as we know it? Ford might just have a solution in the works as it expects the cars of tomorrow to be able to pick up on minute changes in our facial expression and inflections in our speaking voice. So advanced systems, equipped with microphones and in-car cameras, could [...]
Reach stunning landscapes, luxury hotels and the national speed limit driving in the Scottish Highlands February 20, 2017 The soul-crushing experience of driving in London can be enough to grind down even the most dedicated fan of cars. No matter how many horses are hiding under the bonnet, they’re not much use if you’re crawling along at 4.8 miles per hour. That’s why Scotland’s North Coast 500 is such a tantalising prospect – [...]
Nick Jones interview: Soho House founder on The Ned, his new £200m project in the heart of the Square Mile February 18, 2017 As Nick Jones returns his teacup to its saucer, sits back and spreads his arms across the fluffy blue sofa, he looks uncommonly comfy. Of course he does. The founder of the world’s most famous chain of private members clubs, Soho House, is in his home from home, 76 Dean Street, one of 18 dotted [...]
Deliveroo claims to have created over 6,000 gig economy jobs in first four years of operation February 18, 2017 Deliveroo has created over 6,000 jobs in the UK, according to a new study commissioned by the food delivery company as it reaches its fourth year since making its first delivery. The company saw UK orders increase by 650 per cent in 2016 as it undertakes a rapid pace of expansion. The company has created [...]
TripAdvisor’s shares fall after it misses revenue estimates February 15, 2017 Shares in TripAdvisor have fallen in after-hours trading after a disappointing set of results from the company. The figures Revenue for the full year ending 31 December 2016 fell one per cent annually to $1.48bn. Net income was $120m, down 39 per cent year-on-year. Read more: The taxman has unveiled the UK’s most outrageous expenses [...]