England footballers hailed as heroes after devastating Euro 2020 penalties defeat July 12, 2021 England footballers have been hailed as heroes who should be “so proud” of themselves for their efforts in a historic Euros campaign which ended in defeat after a nail-biting penalty shootout. Fans were left devastated when the nation’s dreams of being crowned champions of Europe in front of a home crowd at Wembley Stadium were [...]
Crypto markets look flat and dull as they decide which way to turn July 9, 2021 It's been a lacklustre week in the world of crpyotcurrency as all major coins struggle to break out of the slump.
Nightlife bounce back: Boom Battle Bar bags prime Oxford Street retail space July 7, 2021 London’s Great Portland Estates has pre-let a prime Oxford Street retail space to competitive socialisation operator Boom Battle Bar, in a post-pandemic investment for both retail and hospitality. The 15,200 sq ft space at 70 Oxford Street, part of the redevelopment of the area, is a prime capital spot for a bar looking to capitalise [...]
Unique £4.7m ‘iceberg house’ up for sale in Hampstead July 6, 2021 A unique property dubbed an ‘iceberg house’ for its below-ground build has gone up for sale in Hampstead for £4.7m. The site, which is located just 50 metres from Hampstead Heath and boasts celebrity neighbours Boy George and Nick Mason from Pink Floyd, was previously occupied by garages. It has been built into the ground [...]
Financial services have an incredible power to improve social mobility – but it’s been left behind in ‘levelling up’ July 2, 2021 Levelling up has become the watchword for Boris Johnson’s political agenda. It has been used as an umbrella term for investment across the country where growth has traditionally been slower than that in the South East and London. Its focus, however, has overwhelmingly been for sectors such as manufacturing. We have seen dozens of pictures [...]
Celebrate World Gin Day with these small-batch wonders June 8, 2021 Ahead of World Gin Day on Saturday, the country’s ever-increasing number of modern, small batch, independent Mother’s Ruinists have been feverishly vying to get their brands in the spotlight. Shetland Reel has launched Countdown Gin” resulting from its collaboration with Shetland Space Centre, tying in with the island of Unst being home to the first [...]
Luxury development for super-rich under construction in Central London featuring £60m property June 8, 2021 A £500m luxury development that offers views of Hyde Park and Kensington Palace Gardens is under construction in central London, featuring 57 residencies prices from £2m to £60m. The development, called Park Modern, will offer the super-rich a chance to nab prime location luxury properties with views over London’s Royal Parks. Developer Fenton Whelan [...]
UK Residential Reit looks to raise £150m in stock market float June 2, 2021 The UK Residential Reit today unveiled plans for an initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange as it looks to cash in on the UK’s housing shortage. The real estate investment trust, which was set up to invest in privately rented residential properties outside London, is targeting total proceeds of £150m plus an issue [...]
Hyde Park: Two derelict townhouses going for £23m, with 60 bedrooms in total June 2, 2021 Two derelict £23m townhouses north of Hyde Park have attracted wealthy buyers with eyes for prime London real estate – as 60 bedrooms across seven storeys is a once in a lifetime-buy. The grade II listed building has both the UK and international elites eyeing the renovation opportunity, which would need tens more millions to [...]
Covid-19: Government warns against travel to or from Indian variant hotspot Hounslow May 25, 2021 Covid-19: Government warns against travel to or from Indian variant hotspot Hounslow