Worcester Bosch to make major change after green marketing concerns raised by CMA August 9, 2024 Worcester Bosch has agreed to make a major change to the way it markets its products across the UK after agreeing a deal with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The watchdog said it had become concerned the company may have mislead consumers into thinking that its boilers – marketed as ‘hydrogen-blend ready’ – are [...]
Lamborghini Revuelto: Hybrid tech brings hypercar performance August 9, 2024 Like an automotive sequel to Night at the Museum, I half-expect the slumbering supercars to burst uproariously into life. But there’s still an hour to go before the Museo Lamborghini opens its doors to the public, the lights are dimmed and all is eerily calm. I sit alone for a few moments in quiet contemplation, [...]
Revolution Bars: Chain to close 25 sites as significant restructuring plan approved August 9, 2024 Revolution Bars’s restructuring plan has been approved by the company’s major stakeholders. In an announcement published today, the company said its plan has been sanctioned by the Court and has been supported by its lenders. The group said it would close as many as 25 bar and pub locations as part of the plan. It [...]
It’s over: FTSE 100 giant Hargreaves Lansdown receives £5.4bn private equity bid August 9, 2024 Hargreaves Lansdown has finally received an official bid from potential private equity buyers that management is prepared to recommend to shareholders. The £11.10 share bid, along with a dividend of 30 pence for the end of the financial year, came after months of negotiations between the DIY platform business and the consortium of private equity [...]
Energy drinks to keep you motivated on your fitness journey August 9, 2024 An energy drink to keep you going through that slump could be a saving grace, but you want to put the right things to put into your body.
Danger! Labour want all our new homes to be ugly August 9, 2024 Labour thinks it's 'ridiculous' to consider beauty when building new homes and towns. That's a travesty, says James Price
Exclusive first look inside the Friends Experience at Royal Docks August 8, 2024 As you walk into the new Friends Experience at the Royal Docks, you’re greeted by a New York cab. On the far side of the vast hall is an exact recreation of the famous Central Perk coffee shop and in the distance I can make out the apartment shared by the eponymous friends, with its [...]
Global financial markets settle into ‘yo-yo pattern’ after Monday’s meltdown August 8, 2024 Financial markets remain jittery after a massive sell-off on Monday as analysts identify a "yo-yo pattern" of volatility across the world.
Derwent London upgrades rental guidance thanks to ‘world class’ London August 8, 2024 An acceleration in rental growth and a more stable investment environment has helped office giant Derwent London upgrade its rental guidance off the back of “really active demand”, its boss said. In its half-year results this morning, the FTSE 250 office specialist said its income grew but valuations continued their decline. Derwent, which owns flagship [...]
Saatchi show forces us to look anew at homelessness August 8, 2024 All too often homelessness exists out of the frame – this exhibition pulls it inside.