Crown Estate to stage £430m transformation in London’s West End July 12, 2024 The Crown Estate will redevelop £430m worth of real estate in London's West End in an effort to stimulate the capital's post-pandemic renewal.
Hipgnosis announces leadership reshuffle as it gears up for big vote October 19, 2023 The board of Hipgnosis will conduct a "strategic review" as it tries to appease shareholders, set for a continuation vote next week.
‘Critical growth hub’: Hedge funds drive demand for office space in London July 19, 2024 Over $13.1 trillion (£10.4 trillion) in assets are managed in London, and the capital has remained the world's second-largest centre for hedge funds and private equity firms globally after New York.
Jaguar Land Rover unveils £250m EV facility as electrification push revs up October 23, 2023 Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled a new £250m engineering facility at its centre in Whitley, Coventry, bringing 350 jobs to the region. The 323,000 sq ft Future Energy Lab will enable rapid testing of electric vehicles (EVs), including in extreme-weather conditions, as the marque preps for the launch of nine new luxury models by 2030. [...]
Stefano Cantino: Who is Gucci’s new boss tasked with turning the luxury brand around? October 9, 2024 First Mulberry, then Burberry, and now Gucci – reshuffles at the very top of luxury businesses are definitely in vogue. Gucci, owned by Kering, has announced the appointment of Stefano Cantino as its new chief executive. He will take over from interim boss Jean-Francois Palus on 1 January 2025. Much like Mulberry and Burberry’s new [...]
Owner of Majestic Wine and Punch Pubs acquires one of UK’s biggest discount retail chains April 11, 2024 Poundstretcher, one of Britain's biggest discount retail chains, has been sold to the owner of Majestic Wine and Punch Pubs.
BATM: Tech firm partners with mystery defence group to target global markets July 2, 2024 Tech firm BATM Advanced Communications has entered a partnership with a mystery technology and defence group in a move the company says will allow it to sell its advanced cybersecurity solution to global commercial markets.
Tate & Lyle blames inflation for slip in revenue February 21, 2024 The update comes just days after the 100 year old brand revealed it would remove the dead lion from its plastic golden syrup and dessert bottles. A lion's head with a bee will replace the iconic logo.
Ollie Phillips: England can take encouragement from Six Nations March 17, 2024 Our rugby columnist give his-team-by-team verdict on the Six Nations.
Happy birthday to the Elizabeth line May 24, 2024 The economic value the Elizabeth Line has brought to London cannot be underestimated, but we can’t stop there. Two years on, it’s time to think about how we can build on its success, says Tristram Gethin Today the Elizabeth line celebrates its second anniversary. Speak to Londoners about the impact it’s had, and you’ll be [...]