City of London Corporation chief calls for return of office workers to Square Mile later this year April 15, 2021 The City of London’s local authority has today called for office workers and visitors to return to the Square Mile to help boost economic activity. Catherine McGuinness, the City of London Corporation’s policy chair, also said it was up to the powerful local authority to provide “reassurance about the steps taken to protect public health [...]
Making an impact: Paving the way for a generation of female boxers May 28, 2024 Cathy Brown, a former European boxing champion, opens up about how she paved the way for a generation of female boxing champions.
JP Morgan’s UK staff set to return to office from next month May 11, 2021 JP Morgan has told its UK staff that more of them will return to the office from next month as restrictions start to ease. The American bank told staff to prepare for a “consistent schedule” which combines both remote and office working but offices will operate at maximum 50 per cent of capacity, according to [...]
Employees take six sick days a year to care for loved ones August 1, 2024 Employees are taking more sick days by taking on responsibility for different generations of their family’s health and wellbeing.
Dunelm sales better than expected thanks to lockdown living space upgrades May 19, 2021 Homeware’s retailer Dunelm enjoyed a better-than-expected sales lift over the tail end of the UK’s third national lockdown, the group said today, despite only being able to trade for five weeks after the 12 April easing of restrictions. Customers were able to flock to stores in mid-April after a winter lockdown, despite the reduced trading [...]
Retail crisis: Every single day, nearly 50 stores in Britain close down September 6, 2021 Almost 50 chain stores per day closed down on British high streets, retail parks and shopping centres in the first half of the year, according to research. But the rate of closures slowed compared with the first six months of 2020, a survey conducted for accountancy firm PwC found. Figures collected by the Local Data [...]
Short seller hits back after Labour MP suggests Putin links April 15, 2023 Labour MP Liam Byrne (Left) suggested last month that short seller Fraser Perring had ties to the Kremlin.
What will the modern office look like in 2024? January 1, 2024 Offices will become more sustainable next year, a report has predicted, as the commercial property sector continues to undergo a transformation following on from the pandemic. Global architecture and design firm Gensler outlined what trends they expect UK offices to adapt in the new year. Sustainability is key The group said intense weather and climate [...]
Saints march on to Champions Cup quarters with win over Munster April 7, 2024 Northampton Saints reached their first quarter-final since 2020 yesterday after a ferocious performance saw them down Irish giants Munster 24-14 in the Investec Champions Cup. The victory at Franklin’s Gardens was hard-fought but with Munster dealing with illness in their camp, Northampton were able to pull away in the dying moments to reach the last [...]
Fighting cultural trends is no good – Manchester’s success shows hospitality must adapt to social changes February 3, 2024 It's no use burying our heads in the sand: a new generation and the scars of the pandemic have changed going-out habits forever. Greater Manchester is thriving because bars and clubs have responded to this, writes Sacha Lord