Bank of England to cut interest rates to three per cent in 2025 after inflation drops March 25, 2024 Interest rates could fall to as low as three per cent in 2025 as the Bank of England slashes the cost of borrowing in response to lower inflation.
Akoko review: West African restaurant has one of London’s top tasting menus December 19, 2023 Akoko is one of those rare restaurants where everything just feels right.
Kellogg to split into three firms as cereal maker focuses on snacks June 21, 2022 Cereal maker Kellogg will split into three independent companies and make its snacks division its biggest focus. The Coco-pops maker said it would spin off its North American cereal and plant-based foods businesses. Names for the three companies are yet to be decided upon. Its snack company – which includes brands including Pringles, Cheez-It, and [...]
Lidl now highest-paying supermarket in UK with £39.5m investment in staff salaries September 22, 2022 Discount giant Lidl has committed £39.5 in salary increases to its store and warehouse staff, becoming the highest-paying supermarket in Britain. The retailer is increasing hourly rates from £10.10 to £10.90 outside the capital, and within London, hourly wages will go up to £11.30 and £11.95 inside the M25. , Some workers are set to [...]
Czech Out! Czechia’s Symphony of Luxury, Culture, and Nature! March 21, 2024 For some time, the Czech Republic may have been perceived solely as Prague, a city for exuberant parties and beer indulgence. However, as more people discover the enchanting beauty of Prague and its surrounding regions, such narrow views have broadened significantly. Prague offers a wide range of luxury hotels and hosts world-class classical concerts and [...]
Storm brewing at Tetley Tea as workers vote on strike July 27, 2023 Workers at Tetley Tea have threatened strike action if a ballot by the GMB union passes in a move that could see 150 workers walk out from 3 August, threatening supplies of one of the nation’s favourite tea brands. A majority of 88 per cent of GMB members at Tata Consumer Products, based in Teesside, [...]
Ditch the boozy Christmas parties and go for a winter walk, says lawyer November 2, 2023 Christmas parties can cause a "raft of problems", law expert urges employers to consider switching to team-based activities.
Sigmaroc’s revenue surges ahead of expectations as expansion plan pays off September 9, 2024 London-listed raw materials group Sigmaroc has seen its revenue surge past expectations following a push to diversify its strategy, it said today. The company, which is headquartered in London, grew its revenue by 60 per cent in six months ending June 30, 2024, hitting £468.8m from £290m in the same period last year. Sigmaroc said this [...]
Fed’s rate cut in the balance ahead of US inflation figures September 8, 2024 The figures come out a crucial time with the Fed preparing to cut interest rates for the first time since the pandemic.
Remember the £190m interest bill Thames Water wanted more time on? It’s due next month March 15, 2024 The embattled firm will learn from Ofwat in the next few months whether it will be allowed to charge customers more to fund its recovery plan