Why smart rings are the next big thing in wellness tech October 7, 2024 Smart rings are taking wellness tracking to the next level, blending cutting-edge tech with a subtle design.
Guenther Steiner: On Max and Jos Verstappen, Gene Haas, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris October 7, 2024 Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner speaks to City AM about Max Verstappen and his father Jos, Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, Gene Haas. and more ahead of the release of his second book Unfiltered Guenther Steiner is not one to mince his words. The former Haas team principal, breakout star of Drive To Survive and [...]
Wine sellers in ‘bleak’ alcohol duty tax burden warning October 7, 2024 Four of the UK’s biggest wine sellers have said that upcoming changes to alcohol duty will lead to price rises in a “bleak” warning to their customers. Majestic, Laithwaites, The Wine Society and Cambridge Wine Merchants are amongst the wine businesses who together launched a poster campaign against changes to the excise duty. Excise Duty [...]
John Lewis boss to step back from role after two years October 7, 2024 John Lewis Partnership chief executive Nish Kankiwala will step back from his role in spring next year, with freshly-inaugurated chair Jason Terry to take a larger role in the day-to-day running of the firm. The retailer, which runs both the John Lewis retail chain and the Waitrose grocery arm, said that Kankiwala will revert to [...]
Elliott’s appeal over London Metal Exchange nickel shutdown dismissed October 7, 2024 A UK court has dismissed Elliott Investment Management bid to appeal a decision in the nickel case against the London Metal Exchange.
Lions’ share: Rugby stars to receive cut of profits for first time October 7, 2024 British and Irish Lions players will receive a share of the profits for the first time from the rugby team’s tour to Australia next year. The move is part of a new partnership model between Lions bosses and players, which will also include collaboration on the schedule before and during the summer 2025 tour. “This [...]
What does it take to be the best… at Karaoke? October 7, 2024 Barging past a swarm of small children jostling upwards from the seafront, I arrive at the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre. It is, with the best will in the world, an ugly building, like a bingo hall had sex with a secondary school. Inside is a different story. Its intestines are a marbled maze of tiles and [...]
Macquarie owned Southern Water looks to borrow billions October 7, 2024 The move to borrow more cash comes following months of crisis at Thames Water, the fall-out of which is spilling out across the sector.
Mars bar maker pays huge £600m dividend after UK success October 7, 2024 The UK arm of Mars Wrigley, which makes the likes of Mars bars and Skittles, has paid out a huge dividend of £600m after a bumper financial year. The business, which has UK manufacturing sites in Slough and Plymouth, has significantly upped its dividend for 2023, after also paying out £115m in 2022. The dividend [...]
Renew buys Full Circle in entry into onshore wind market October 7, 2024 Amersfoort-based Full Circle repairs, maintains and monitors assets in the European renewable energy market.