Why are private jets so irresistible to the country’s bigwigs? May 13, 2024 City bigwigs and politicians seem set on using private jets to get around. Should we be up in arms or is it vital for efficiency?
Frasers: Mike Ashley’s high street giant that has confounded its critics May 12, 2024 Frasers Group has managed to buck a general decline in the UK retail sector, thanks largely to a string of savvy acquisitions. What does the future hold for the Mike Ashley-owned group?
Shakespeare’s Globe back in black after successful summer and demand for £5 tickets May 9, 2024 A "particularly successful" summer season and its popular £5 ticket helped Shakespeare's Globe achieved a surplus for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open higher before BOE policy decision; all eyes on rate cut clues May 9, 2024 Asian markets mirrored Wall Street's mixed performance, with oil prices surged. All eyes were on the Bank of England's policy decision.
Chicken King’s empire still in the red despite sales passing £3bn May 8, 2024 The food empire run by the so-called "Chicken King" has spent another year in the red despite its turnover rising to more than £3bn.
Ben Houchen proves Tories can win – as long as they don’t run as Tories May 8, 2024 Ben Houchen held onto the Tees Valley mayoralty by forcefully rejecting the Conservative brand. Other Tory candidates will take note, says Fintan Smith The Conservative Party have suffered a massive blow following last Thursday’s elections. And it was personal for Rishi Sunak – Tories did best when they distanced themselves from the Prime Minister. Labour [...]
Londoners are working 197 days a year just to pay the rent May 7, 2024 It will take the average Londoner until 16th June to earn enough before tax to cover their annual rent bill. The only way to bring prices down is to build more houses, says Sam Bidwell On average, for the first 125 days of 2024, English renters worked solely to pay their landlord. That’s according to [...]
Revolution Bars confirms meeting with peer Nightcap over possible sale May 2, 2024 Revolution Bars has today confirmed speculation that it had held a meeting with competitor Nightcap regarding a possible sale.
Quilter boss: Why Westminster needs to keep its ‘tinkering’ hands off the City May 2, 2024 Every week, Charlie Conchie sits down with the biggest movers and shakers in financial services. This week it’s Steven Levin, chief executive of wealth manager Quilter
Mulberry continues to suffer on weak luxury demand May 1, 2024 Consumers have continued to spend on makeup and beauty goods but have reduced their spend on some luxury items like handbags.