Regime shift: investing into the new era December 9, 2022 As this economic cycle ends, we shouldn’t expect to see the patterns of the past decade repeated. A new regime in policy and market behaviour is unfolding which investors need to understand if they are to find the best opportunities and safeguard their portfolios. The re-opening of economies after Covid sparked a phenomenon investors have [...]
Government must reveal more about onshore wind plans, say experts December 8, 2022 Energy experts have urged the Government to reveal more details about its proposed consultation to revive onshore wind.
Matt Hancock to stand down at the next election December 7, 2022 Matt Hancock will stand down at the next election, with the ex-health secretary telling Rishi Sunak that the Tories “must now reconnect with the public we serve”. Hancock said he had “discovered a whole new world of possibilities which I am excited to explore”, just weeks after he came third on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me [...]
Tube trips in shopping hotspots hit one million as people fall for Christmas frenzy December 7, 2022 Trips on the tube to key shopping centres have reached pre-pandemic levels, as the Elizabeth Line and Christmas rush boosts retail. More than one million entries and exits were recorded on 3 December at stations such as Oxford Circus, Knightsbridge and High Street Kensington, figures published today by Transport for London (TfL) showed. Tottenham Court [...]
Kentucky: Why the Bluegrass State is more than just horses and bourbon December 7, 2022 As we all pay more attention to what we are eating and drinking, flavour tourism is growing, particularly in the world of drinks. Visits to mezcal makers in Mexico, cognac chateaus in France, and now bourbon distilleries in Kentucky are on the up. If the idea of a well-made Old Fashioned, Mint Julep or simple [...]
Breezy does it: Onshore wind gets green light after Government U-turn December 6, 2022 Onshore wind is finally set for a revival following Government U-turn, with Downing Street pledging to relax restrictions on new turbines.
London venues warn they will haemorrhage sales if rail strikes go ahead this Christmas December 5, 2022 London restaurants have warned they will haemorrhage sales should planned railway strikes go ahead this month, as union bosses rejected a new pay offer over the week. Searcys champagne bar and restaurant chain, which has venues at the Gherkin and St Pancras International station, said it was worried it would take a 30 per cent [...]
You Should Lay The Groundwork For Your 2023 Pay Rise Now December 5, 2022 There is no doubt it has been a tough year for many people. Inflation has skyrocketed, prices have risen across the board, with energy costs coming under particular scrutiny. Confirming the pressure many feel is the Bank of England’s just-released biannual household survey. The bank indicates that prices for consumers have increased by around 11% [...]
Rail strikes: Time for the government to bang some heads together November 30, 2022 Government has continued to claim rail strikes are a private discussion - but it's time for them to muscle in and find a deal
Atelier Wren on how to design an ‘it’ restaurant November 29, 2022 Saltie Girl in Mayfair is London’s newest “it” restaurant, already frequented by celebs from Salma Hayek to Robert Pattinson. We caught up with Jake Raslan and Lorenzo Buscaroli, the interior design duo behind Atelier Wren, the studio that brought the space to life. What was your vision for Saltie Girl? JAKE RASLAN: Saltie Girl is [...]