Nearly half of closed UK businesses are unsure when they will reopen May 28, 2020 Almost half of businesses that shutdown because of the coronavirus pandemic are unsure when they will reopen, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The UK is attempting to reopen its economy with shops allowed to reopen on 15 June having been closed in March when the pandemic was raging. About one [...]
Coronavirus: Greggs to start reopening branches for takeaway and delivery April 27, 2020 High street bakery chain Greggs is preparing to reopen to provide a takeaway service during the coronavirus lockdown. All of the cafe chain’s stores are currently closed due to the UK’s coronavirus lockdown. However, the government restrictions allow cafes and restaurants to remain open for takeaway and delivery services. The company said it will trial [...]
Coronavirus: Pret will see the benefits of doing the right thing April 22, 2020 The coronavirus crisis has required businesses to alter their COVID-19 strategy frequently in line with changing government advice. Some businesses have had more success than others with striking a good balance and doing the right thing in the eyes of the public, particularly at the start of the crisis in March. One brand which has [...]
Do right by Londoners, I’ll do right by you April 8, 2020 Crisis reveals character, something I witnessed many times during my years as a youth worker on the rough streets around Ladbroke Grove. When times are tough we find out who we truly are, both as people and as communities. Right now, times are tough. The toughest they’ve been since the Second World War. The coronavirus [...]
Coronavirus: Primark to close all UK stores as pandemic hits high street March 22, 2020 Primark is set to shutter all 189 of its UK stores from tonight as the coronavirus outbreak threatens to bring the UK high street to its knees. The budget fashion retailer has already closed stores accounting for 20 per cent of its selling space globally, and is now preparing to close its entire store estate. [...]
EU immigration proposals ‘disastrous’ for hospitality industry February 19, 2020 Parts of Britain’s hospitality industry have lashed out at the government’s new EU immigration proposals, with the sector’s leading trade body calling them “disastrous”. The government’s long-awaited post-Brexit immigration proposals were released last night. From January, all EU immigration applicants will need to speak English, have a job offer in the UK with a salary [...]
City Moves for 4 February – Who’s switching jobs at Saatchi & Saatchi, Barkby and Superunion? February 4, 2020 Today’s City Moves includes Saatchi & Saatchi, Barkby and Superunion Saatchi & Saatchi Saatchi & Saatchi London has announced the appointment of Andrew Kay as managing partner on its prominent BT account. Andrew takes on the new role after three years as managing director at BETC. He began his career with account management roles at [...]
Outernet: Is London’s new media complex the future of urban entertainment? February 3, 2020 Trying to find a definition for Outernet can sometimes feel like explaining Tiktok to a grandparent. Once completed, the 34,000 square feet (sq ft) site — sat squarely on the corner of Oxford Street and Charing Cross Road — will boast the world’s largest deployment of LED screens, as well as shops, restaurants, offices, a [...]
Spilling the beans: How coffee chain Grind has carved out its own London niche January 20, 2020 Given how busy life in the capital can get, and how hard the people here work, most Londoners must live on coffee. It’s the only plausible explanation for the explosion in coffee shops in recent years. Independent coffee houses are thriving alongside the big brands like Costa and Pret a Manger. According to research by [...]
Burger King launches plant-based Whopper – but it isn’t vegan or vegetarian January 6, 2020 Burger King is launching a plant-based version of its Whopper in the UK, but vegans and vegetarians won’t be able to enjoy the new burger. The Rebel Whopper, which is made from soy, is not suitable for those avoiding meat because it is cooked on the same grill as the fast food chain’s beef burgers. [...]