Transport for London renames Bond Street ‘Burberry Street’ – and the internet is not impressed September 15, 2023 Oh dear! A quirky move by TFL to rename Bond Street as Burberry Street in celebration of London Fashion Week, has not gone down well on the internet.. The West-End tube stop which is home to a number of high end stores will now be transformed into Burberry Street for one week while top models [...]
H&M West End: Flagship London store starts recycling drive with ‘clothes ready to be loved again’ September 14, 2023 Fast fashion retailer H&M is to sell secondhand clothes at its Regent Street flagship store from October — offering items that are “ready to be loved again”. The Swedish clothing giant will feature a range of clothes and accessories from H&M and beyond as part of its “pre-loved” initiative. The industry has been under mounting [...]
7 delightful things to do in London this weekend September 14, 2023 Whether you’re a musical theatre buff or a fan of bargain-hunting at vintage fairs, we have you covered with this list of 7 things to do in London this weekend Summer is over and the packed autumn calendar is already taking shape. Here are some of the top things to do and see in this [...]
Ian McKellen said he couldn’t come out as gay because of me, says former lover September 14, 2023 Sean Mathias has directed Ian McKellen in over thirty productions. In this wide-ranging interview, he talks to Adam Bloodworth about the strength of their working relationship, which spans over 30 productions, and thinks back to their personal relationship, as the duo’s new London theatre show, Frank and Percy, opens in the capital There can’t be [...]
Birkenstock: Hippie sandal files for NYSE listing in further boost for US market September 13, 2023 Sandal maker Birkenstock has filed for an initial public offering on the New York Stock exchange, in a further boost for the US market.
Plaza Suite, London: How to get tickets for Sarah Jessica Parker’s West End debut September 12, 2023 Plaza Suite: London theatre debut for Sarah Jessica Parker announces details of ticket release Details have been announced for the ticket release for the Savoy Theatre’s upcoming production of Plaza Suite, the Neil Simon comedy that will mark Sarah Jessica Parker’s West End debut. There will be a priority ticket sale from Thursday 14 September at [...]
FTSE 100 close: London up as markets digest unemployment, wages and pensions data September 12, 2023 London's FTSE 100 started Tuesday morning up, as markets digest fresh figures on unemployment and wage growth, pensions and grocery inflation
Primark results: ABF investors to see if digital push paid off September 11, 2023 Primark owner ABF is set to publish its full year update tomorrow, with investors keen to see if the budget favourite will continue to impress.
A case for cutting business rates? Just look at our high streets September 11, 2023 The UK's declining high streets tell us all we need to know about the success of our punitive tax regime.
London Underground’s Central Line just got better with 5G between Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road September 8, 2023 It will now be easier to play Minecraft and scroll Instagram on the tube as some parts of London’s West End underground are set to receive a connectivity boost from mobile providers. Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road stations, both on the Central Line, are the first stations in the West End flurry of theatres, [...]