Traffic-free Oxford Street delivers boost for retailers November 4, 2026 Retailers on London’s Oxford Street have seen their sales jump by nearly a fifth since the iconic shopping street was pedestrianised last month. The number of transactions at 40 Oxford Street stores jumped by 19 per cent in the first week of the scheme, compared both to the prior week and the same time last [...]
Ice Hockey World Championships sponsor threatens to pull out over Russia November 4, 2026 Workwear brand Strauss has warned it will relinquish sponsor rights for next year’s Ice Hockey World Championships if Russia is allowed to participate. The Germany company says it will scrap all branding at the competition and would consider withdrawing its support altogether if the International Ice Hockey Federation lifts a ban on Russia in place [...]
Burnham urges Poundland owner to work with government to save jobs November 4, 2026 Andy Burnham has said Poundland’s owners must work with the government on a “practical solution” to secure the future of its workers and shops. The Prime Minister criticised Gordon Brothers, the US investment firm which owns the retailer, for failing to engage with the “viable propositions” which have been tabled by a number of bidders. [...]
As AI Use Grows, New Report from Evotix and What Works Institute Reveals Changing EHS Priorities and New Challenges November 4, 2026 2027 Risk Recalibrated report finds expanding AI use alongside gaps in EHS capacity, human oversight and measurement
Haigh refuses to say when Labour will ‘get welfare bill down’ November 4, 2026 Andy Burnham’s deputy Louise Haigh refused to say when Labour will “get the welfare bill down” while adding the government would aim to “invest in success” when asked whether more taxes would cover increases in the benefits bill. Haigh, who is referred to as the Prime Minister’s “enforcer” and stood in for Deputy Prime Minister’s [...]
Luxfer Shareholders Approve Acquisition by Wynnchurch Capital November 4, 2026 Luxfer Holdings PLC (NYSE: LXFR) (“Luxfer” or the “Company”), a global industrial company innovating niche applications in materials engineering, today announced that its shareholders voted to approve the Company’s previously announced acquisition by affiliates of Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”) at two meetings of shareholders held earlier today in London, United Kingdom. Under the terms of [...]
T100 Triathlon finale still set for Qatar despite Saudi race postponement November 4, 2026 The T100 Triathlon World Tour is pushing ahead with plans to stage its season finale in Qatar next month despite postponing a race in Saudi Arabia. Conflict in the Middle East has plunged numerous sports events into uncertainty and this week caused organisers to shelve plans for the Saudi T100 in Jeddah on 27 and [...]
Blockworks Brings Premier Institutional Event, Digital Asset Summit, Back to London November 4, 2026 The financial industry’s leading convene in London to chart forward a path
Canva announces sweeping job cuts after ‘hardest year yet’ November 4, 2026 Design software giant Canva has announced a sweeping restructuring affecting more than a fifth of its global workforce, as slowing growth and mounting AI costs put pressure on the Australian tech company. The shake-up will affect 1,271 employees, equivalent to 22 per cent of its workforce, through redundancies, relocations and changes to existing roles. Co-founder [...]
Nations Championship loses title sponsor on eve of inaugural London climax November 4, 2026 The Nations Championship has lost its title sponsor on the eve of the inaugural international rugby competition’s climax in a £15m blow to the sport. Qatar Airways has cancelled its sponsorship agreement with the world’s top rugby nations, as well as a deal to host the 2028 finals – this year staged at London’s Allianz [...]