London markets whipsaw on Omicron curbs uncertainty December 21, 2021 A whipsawing in the likelihood of fresh restrictions to curb the spread of Omicron being imposed in England is generating wild swings on London markets. The capital’s premier FTSE 100 index closed 1.38 per cent higher today to reach 7,297.41 points, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned to the health of [...]
Merciless Omicron beating: Retail sector in shock as Boxing Day sales in central London plummet by nearly 70 per cent December 27, 2021 Retailers in central London and across the UK are in shock as the number of bargain hunters looking for Boxing Day sales on the high street plummeted to almost half of pre-pandemic levels. In central London, footfall was 67 per cent lower than 2019 numbers, while it was 58 per cent below 2019 in other [...]
Covid 19: First and second jabs surge as Omicron spreads across the UK December 26, 2021 Nearly a quarter of a million people came forward for their first jab in the run up to Christmas - a 46 per cent increase on the previous week.
Three Christmas presents for a Cabinet that lacks political grip December 22, 2021 At this time of the year hapless members of the Cabinet, and even the Prime Minister himself, are entitled to some charity. We might usefully consider the gifts we would put under their trees on Christmas morning. Top of the list could well be both a Peloton and a deckchair. Sarah Healey, permanent secretary at [...]
We’re all slacking anyway: The case for closing over Christmas December 24, 2023 With even the most industrious succumbing to the 'Christmas click-off', Will Cooling makes the case for all firms to close over the holidays
Bah humbug! PwC staff to work an extra day this Christmas November 30, 2020 Staff at big four auditor PwC will have to work an extra day this Christmas in light of challenges brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. PwC staff are usually offered an extra day off at Christmas time, but this year the giant told staff it would not be able to offer such a perk. The [...]
Breaking: Three households will be able to mix for five days over Christmas November 24, 2020 Up to three households will be able to mix indoors during a five-day Christmas relaxation of lockdown rules, UK leaders have agreed. Under new plans, members of up to three different households will be able to form an exclusive bubble between 23 and 27 December. That will not include hospitality settings, though members of three [...]
Left it late? Here are the ideal fragrances for your loved one December 23, 2021 No gift is as sure-fire a hit as a special fragrance. Here are some of our favourites to make sure you’re not in the dog house on Christmas day. Ermenegildo Zegna XXX Cyprium, £147 A rugged male scent that warms the nose. Made with Cedarwood Oil and Lava Accord, and packaged in a melting copper [...]
Easter is better than Christmas. Here’s why March 20, 2024 Chop off the top half of an Easter Egg, put it flat on the table, then take a step back and look at it. That chocolatey mound is the hill I’m willing to die on while I repeatedly insist that Easter is better than Christmas. Think that no one actually celebrates Easter unless you’re religious? [...]
Predicted £7.4bn festive boost in UK hospitality shows Londoners like to party December 6, 2023 The UK hospitality sector will see a favourable boost this holiday season, with a predicted total of £7.4bn to be spent on Christmas partying.