Blizzard of winners heading team Size and Purton’s way March 12, 2024 RACING at Happy Valley in Hong Kong today hosts its regular mid-week slot with a highly competitive nine-race programme, featuring a number of high-flying speedsters who excel around the sharp-turning track. Form book students are finding it tough going at the Valley at present. Once upon a time, selecting horses drawn low, and likely to [...]
Rail strikes, fare hikes and European growth: What to expect from Trainline next week March 10, 2024 Trainline investors will get a first indication of the ticket seller's 2024 performance in a trading update next Thursday.
Great British Rail ‘not on track’ and billions in savings at risk, spending watchdog warns March 8, 2024 Government plans for a major reform of Britain's railways are "not on track," with billions in potential savings at risk.
Hayes’ Boy could be his Strongest chance of the day March 5, 2024 RACING at Happy Valley in Hong Kong today once again serves up a nine-race programme of fiendishly difficult handicaps to solve, starting at 10.40am. Furthermore, there has been an anomaly at the city-track over the past month or so, with standard race-times well above average – despite very little rain – and a track bias [...]
Why London’s TfL fare freeze may not be good for passengers March 5, 2024 National rail fares have been hiked yet again. In London, Khan has pledged to freeze TfL fares until 2025, but will passengers actually be paying less?
‘Outrageous’ rail fare hike slammed amid soaring cancellations and strikes March 3, 2024 An inflation busting 5 per cent hike in rail fares has been dubbed "outrageous" amid soaring cancellations and ongoing industrial action.
More misery for retail as footfall slips to lowest level since pandemic on wet weather and strikes March 1, 2024 Unpredictable British weather has yet again been blamed for hurting trade on UK high streets. According to a report by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), footfall recorded in February slumped to the lowest since the pandemic, falling 9.3 per cent against a 2.3 per cent decline the prior month. Some 23mm of rain fell across [...]
Farringdon’s iconic Piano Works snapped up by listed bar giant February 20, 2024 Alan Lorrimer, founder of The Piano Works, said: "We now have the potential to expand The Piano Works and prove that customers across the country will love our immersive audience requested live music experience."
London Overground strikes suspended following improved pay offer February 15, 2024 Strikes on the London Overground next week have been suspended after unions received an improved pay offer.
If football is pricing you out, try a new sport. You’ll love what’s out there February 15, 2024 City A.M. columnist Ed Warner issues a rallying call to those who cannot afford to go to the football. There are incredible sporting experiences out there for just a few quid, so get Goggling and take in a new sport. Fancy watching your favourite Premier League team at an away match? Think again. You’ll likely [...]