Alex Cruz: Five days to forget for the outbound British Airways boss October 12, 2020 The travel world awoke to a shock this morning as it was announced that British Airways boss Alex Cruz would leave the firm with immediate effect. He departs with aviation mired in the deepest crisis in its history, with passenger numbers still at historic lows due to the coronavirus pandemic. The decision is the first [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: Bapaume to bounce back in Marsh March 11, 2020 HORSES don’t come any more popular in Ireland than Faugheen or Samcro, so if either of them manage to win today’s opening Marsh Novices’ Chase (1.30pm), the roof will be blown off the Cheltenham grandstand. Faugheen, in particular, is adored by racing fans on both sides of the Irish Sea and the reception he got [...]
Culture shock May 20, 2021 Covid-19 has left the UK’s world-leading arts sector fighting for survival. As museums and theatres prepare to reopen, four expert CAs tell us how their work has been upended and what their recovery roadmaps look like. This article first appeared in ICAS’ CA magazine. All dramatists know the importance of a happy ending; the gratifying [...]
Naked Wines boss heads for the exit November 21, 2019 Naked Wines surprised the City this morning after revealing the departure of its boss ahead of a major strategic shift in the business. Rowan Gormley is stepping down as chief executive once the disposal of the group’s Majestic brand is complete and the crucial Christmas trading season is over. Read more: Naked Wines sells wine [...]
Islamic State supporter admits plot to bomb St Paul’s Cathedral February 21, 2020 A supporter of the Islamic State (IS) terror group has today pleaded guilty to plotting to bomb St Paul’s Cathedral and a hotel. Saffiya Shaikh, 36, from Hayes in west London, appeared at the Old Bailey where she admitted preparation of terrorist acts and dissemination of terrorist publications. Shaikh, who was born Michelle Ramsden, had [...]
Black Friday 2019: Sales up in November after discount event December 3, 2019 Retail sales increased last month thanks to a bumper Black Friday, as shoppers made the most of the pre-Christmas discounting event. November sales figures – adjusted for Black Friday, which fell outside of the British Retail Consortium’s standard recording period – showed 0.9 per cent growth compared to last year. Read more: Black Friday spending [...]
Victoria Line strike suspended as union begins fresh talks with London Underground November 22, 2019 A planned strike on the Victoria Line by tube drivers scheduled for next week has been suspended. The drivers were due to walkout next week on 27 and 28 November over a dispute involving “broken promises”. Read more: Talks continue between RMT and South Western Railway over December strikes But the tube union RMT has [...]
Google’s research reveals how millennial shopping habits are changing November 25, 2019 The Christmas season is a time for family and cheer. But for brands and retailers, the time between late November and early January represents the most crucial — and most competitive — period of the year, accounting for up to 30 per cent of annual sales. As journalist Katharine Whitehorn once said, “from a commercial [...]
England lockdown: Guidance on public transport and workplaces to be relaxed July 17, 2020 From 1 August employers will be asked to decide on whether to bring staff back to workplaces after the coronavirus lockdown, Boris Johnson announced today. Restrictions on public transport will also be lifted from today, he said, with anybody now allowed to use any method of travel they wish. Speaking at a press conference, the [...]
This pandemic has not spared our children — we face a youth mental health catastrophe July 31, 2020 The coronavirus crisis has changed us all. Whether through bereavement, job losses, isolation, or drastic changes to work and schooling, 2020 has radically altered the world as we know it. We are yet to know how long we will have to live with Covid-19 — the government oscillates between telling us things will be back [...]