Planning reform must be bold and decisive for housebuilding to thrive February 5, 2018 Almost all of the noise coming out of Westminster concerns Brexit. But amid the sound of Leavers and Remainers shouting over each other, some ministers are determined to make their voices heard on other matters. Take Sajid Javid, for example. The secretary of state for communities and local government survived the recent reshuffle and emerged [...]
Nick Jones’s Soho House primed for $2bn float on New York Stock Exchange February 4, 2018 Private members' club giant Soho House is plotting a $2bn (£1.4bn) float on the New York stock market. Founded by entrepreneur Nick Jones, the network of clubs, restaurants and workspaces has sites across the world, with recent additions including the City's new hotspot The Ned. The company has now hired bankers from JPMorgan and Goldman [...]
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Shoot Them: We went on safari with Kenya’s top photographer February 2, 2018 Normally at hotels I’m rather picky about who joins me for breakfast, but this time I made an exception. Or as much of an exception you can claim to make when a herd of wild Rothchild’s giraffes wander over uninvited to pop their necks through the lodge’s windows in search of a bite to eat. [...]
Focus On Vauxhall: Donald Trump might not be keen on it, but international investors dig these skyscrapers south of the river February 2, 2018 Vauxhall got dragged through the mud by no less a figure than the President of the United States recently. The US Embassy’s much touted move to the “off location” was supposedly the reason behind Donald Trump’s cancelled visit to the UK, even though the new building has its own moat. Clearly, tech behemoth Apple didn’t [...]
Outraged by Alexis Sanchez’s stratospheric pay? Try rethinking your attitude to capitalism February 1, 2018 Alexis Sanchez has moved to Manchester United on a reported salary of £350,000 per week, rising to £450,000 when his image rights are included, and £600,000 with potential bonuses. While the January transfer window has now closed, football pay has yet again opened a debate which goes to the very heart of capitalism itself. You [...]
Ryanair to roll out Brexit clause in tickets later this year as it says uncertainty hasn’t affected bookings yet January 31, 2018 Ryanair confirmed today it will add a “Brexit clause” to tickets going on sale from September for 2019, as the uncertainty continued over arrangements for airlines after Britain leaves the European Union. Ryanair said tickets for its 2019 summer flights will include a clause explaining flights are “subject to the regulatory environment allowing this flight [...]
Dyson Cyclone v10 review: A cordless vacuum that can finally send poor old Henry off to the big dirty carpet in the sky January 31, 2018 In today’s world of smart doorbells and smart thermostats and smart smoke alarms, people have become accustomed to their household appliances looking like props from a science fiction movie. But British company Dyson, founded in 1991, blazed the trail. Back then, the nation’s favourite vacuum cleaner had googly eyes and called itself Henry – [...]
National Assembly for Wales tops Stonewall list of 100 LGBT-inclusive employers with Lloyds Banking Group and Citi on the list January 31, 2018 A number of City firms have made the cut in equality charity Stonewall’s latest ranking of the top 100 LGBT-inclusive employers out today. Citi, Pinsent Masons, Clifford Chance, Lloyds Banking Group and Baker McKenzie were all in the top 10, with legal firms again dominating the overall list. Read more: Lloyds Banking Group named most [...]
Aston Martin chief executive Andy Palmer to unveil £600m investment drive in China during Theresa May’s trade mission January 30, 2018 Aston Martin is set to unveil over £600m worth of investment deals in China this week, as it looks to drive up its presence in the booming auto market there. According to Sky News, several agreements will be revealed by Aston Martin boss Dr Andy Palmer, including the opening of 10 new showrooms in China. [...]
BHS creditors set for £36m payout against £1bn of debts January 28, 2018 BHS’ unsecured creditors are set for a £36m interim payout against debts over £1bn, according to reports. FRP Advisory, the liquidator of the former high street stalwart, disclosed a 3.62p dividend in a document sent to creditors last week. BHS collapsed into administration in April 2016, with as many as 11,000 people losing their jobs. [...]