The Notebook: Victoria Scholar on Chinese New Year, air fares and edible economics January 24, 2023 The notebook is where interesting people say interesting things. Today it’s Victoria Scholar, Head of Investment at Interactive Investor, on Chinese New Year, why air fares are on the increase and what we can learn about economics from food As the Chinese New Year begins, investors are increasingly turning their attention back to markets in [...]
Inflation set to return to two per cent target in boost for Bank of England May 19, 2024 The latest UK inflation reading could show a notable fall when it's published this week.
‘Super Bowl is a home away from home as an American in London’ February 10, 2024 Yes, you are right, the Super Bowl is not just about American football – and it probably never will be. But that doesn’t mean it’s not the (with full emphasis on the ‘the’) weekend that Americans, and even the Brits, look forward to all year. Everyone’s got their reasons for tuning in – whether it [...]
UK a ‘nation of savers’ following surge in inflation, research shows May 17, 2024 Since March 2021, prices have increased by 22 per cent in the UK with a peak annual inflation rate of 11.1 per cent in October 2022.
Thames Water scrambles for emergency cash from shareholders July 9, 2023 Thames Water is looking to secure an emergency funding injection from shareholders as it scrambles to avert collapse and nationalisation, according to reports.
Ferrero reveals salmonella discovered at Belgium plant in December as Kinder recall widened April 7, 2022 Confectioner Ferrero has revealed salmonella was found at its Belgium plant at the end of last year, as more products have been recalled. After an investigation by several European food safety and public health authorities, the Kinder-maker said it had acquired new data. More than 130 children are thought to have suffered from salmonella in [...]
Domino’s franchisee to declare Russian business bankrupt August 21, 2023 The Russian arm of fast food chain Domino’s is likely to close after its London-listed parent company decided to put it into bankruptcy. Apparently failing to find a buyer for the Russian business, DP Eurasia said it has decided its subsidiary should instead file for bankruptcy. The franchisee runs around 170 Domino’s pizza sites in the country, and had previously said it was “evaluating its presence” there. The Russian economy has been hit [...]
Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and PepsiCo named as worst packaging polluters in UK July 21, 2023 Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and PepsiCo are the worst packaging polluters in the UK, an annual waste audit has found. Campaign group Surfers Against Sewage, which released its annual audit on Friday, looked at more than 30,700 individual polluting items collected by more than 4,000 citizen scientists along coastlines, canal paths, bridleways and city streets over a [...]
How I left my day job to start my own business — with the invention of the foldable shoe April 8, 2024 Tired of running around in heels to catch the bus, Leo set out to find a solution to her problem, and luckily, she had a very supportive boss: Richard Branson.
Decathlon suspends activities in Russia after boycott calls March 29, 2022 Decathlon’s French tycoon owners have suspended activities in Russia after criticism following the invasion of Ukraine. The Mulliez family, who own Decathlon alongside DIY retailer Leroy Merlin and food firm Auchan, has faced boycott calls this week. “In strict compliance with international sanctions, Decathlon notes that the supply conditions are no longer met to continue [...]