Hospitality sector sees ‘worrying’ year as pub insolvencies jump 66 per cent November 20, 2023 The number of pub and bar insolvencies in the last year rose from 438 to 725, a "worrying sign," some industry officials say.
Forget Starbucks, the Square Mile needs to be the coffee shop for cultural ideas November 20, 2023 The benefits of fostering connections in the City go far beyond the Square Mile, writes new Lord Mayor of the City of London Michael Mainelli
UK MPs simply don’t care enough to ban conversion therapy November 20, 2023 Gay conversion therapy has been banned in multiple countries around the world and is rightly called abuse by medical experts - but the government's refusal to ban the practice shows they don't care about LGBTQ people enough
Foxtons under pressure from shareholders to sell the business November 19, 2023 Foxtons is under pressure to sell, after an investment fund with a 4 per cent stake in the estate agency joined calls for a sale.
Nationwide boss Debbie Crosbie rules out Natwest CEO job November 19, 2023 Nationwide's chief executive Debbie Crosbie has ruled out a move to Natwest as the troubled bank looks for a new boss.
OpenAI investors looking to oust board and reappoint Altman as chief November 19, 2023 OpenAI investors are engaged in a spectacular attempt to remove the company’s board and reappoint Sam Altman as its chief executive, according to reports.
Labour taps up City PR firm Brunswick to build ties with big business November 19, 2023 Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly set to work with top City PR firm Brunswick to try and build better relationships with FTSE 100 companies.
Firstgroup set for bumper results but Labour’s rail nationalisation policy a ‘threat’ to share price November 19, 2023 Transport giant Firstgroup is expecting bumper profits in its half year results this Thursday amid strong passenger volumes on bus and rail.
One man, two guvnors: Why markets and MPs both have a say on Hunt’s Autumn Statement November 19, 2023 Whatever fiscal headroom Hunt is granted will be relatively small compared to recent chancellors
More than a third of women sexually harassed on train and Tube journeys – BTP November 18, 2023 More than a third of all British women who travel by railway are likely to be assaulted during their commute, new data commissioned by the British Transport Police (BTP) has revealed. BTP data also indicates that most assaults occur during the evening rush hour when trains are packed and busy. Unacceptable behaviour such as leering, [...]