Five must visit Edinburgh gin bars August 14, 2016 If it's world-class gin that you're after, then look no further than Edinburgh. It will come as no surprise that Edinburgh has its fair share of whisky bars. Gin, however, has become increasingly popular and Scotland's capital is not only home to some of the country's best gin distilleries, but it also has a number [...]
Checking out: non-exec director waves goodbye to Morrisons after Ocado deal August 12, 2016 Irwin Lee, a non-executive director at Morrisons – and chair of the supermarket's remuneration committee – will be leaving the board at the end of August. Lee is stepping down to become the chief executive of Rustan Supercenters Inc, a supermarket chain in the Philippines, his native country. He joined Morrisons in July last year to help [...]
Australia moves to block Chinese investment in energy grid August 11, 2016 Australia's government is taking steps to stop two Chinese firms from taking a controlling stake in its largest energy network, citing national security concerns. It puts Australia in a similar position to the UK, where the politicians must balance security concerns related to China's involvement in Hinkley against the importance of a good relationship with the world's second [...]
Morrisons gets a discount on new deal with Ocado August 9, 2016 Morrisons and Ocado have struck a new deal that will see the supermarket deliver to more areas in Britain, and also reduces the fees Morrisons has to pay the online grocer. Shares in both grocers rose on the news, with Morrisons up 1.5 per cent at 190.9p in early trading, while Ocado rose 2.6 per [...]
Oca-done deal: Morrisons expected to unveil new home delivery tie-up this week August 8, 2016 Supermarket chain Morrisons is expected to announce a refreshed tie-up with online grocer Ocado this week. The deal will enable Wm Morrison to compete more aggressively in the home delivery space by giving it nationwide coverage. Read more: Morrisons sales nudge up as Potts marks first year at helm The company is likely to announce the [...]
Here’s the windfall City advisers are in for from the ARM Softbank mega-deal August 3, 2016 A handful of top City firms will land a windfall share of the multi-million pound pot of cash being splashed on advisers to one of the biggest tech deals of the year. More than £100m is being spent on advisers to Softbank's acquisition of ARM in a £24.3bn mega-deal agreed in June. Big name banks such as Goldman Sachs and Lazard are [...]
In numbers: Remain campaigners and Downing St aides to get gongs – but how does Cameron’s honours list compare to previous PMs? August 1, 2016 Former Prime Minister David Cameron is facing fury over this morning over honours expected to be delivered to former members of staff and EU referendum campaigners. The Sunday Times reported that Cameron will hand out 48 gongs in his resignation honours, with exactly half predicted for former Downing Street staff. The nominations have led to the [...]
Goodwood betting: Cash in on The Cashel Man in Goodwood’s marathon July 26, 2016 An abundance of stamina is required to successfully conquer Wednesday's 2m5f Goodwood Stakes (2.00pm) and, although he’s yet to be asked the question, I think THE CASHEL MAN will relish the trip. After blowing away the cobwebs at Ascot on his seasonal reappearance, David Simcock’s four-year-old ran well over two miles at York to finish [...]
Brexit vote? What Brexit vote? The rise of the discounters is still hitting supermarkets’ market shares July 26, 2016 The results of last month's EU referendum may have sent markets reeling, but it seems the supermarket sector has continued as it was before – namely, with market shares sinking for all of the big four. Figures by Kantar Worldpanel showed the Brexit vote had "no immediate impact" on the prices retailers were charging or [...]
Call off the search: Michelin starred chefs have found the best pie in Britain… and it’s from an unlikely source July 21, 2016 The search is over. Michelin starred chefs, master butchers and industry experts have done the hard work for you, and crowned Morrisons £1.50 humble pork pie the best in Britain. Morrisons Caramelised Onion Lattice Pork Pie, as it is officially known, is sold at the chain's Market Street deli counters and weighs in at a [...]