First Group shares sink as losses widen after Greyhound charge November 14, 2019 First Group’s share price sank today as it fell to a £187m half-year loss as transport charges hobbled the firm while doubts weigh over the future of its West Coast Rail franchise. Read more: CMA flags competition concerns on 21 West Coast Rail franchise routes The figures The transport giant fell to a loss before [...]
Spanish retail billionaire zeroes in on £600m London building deal December 2, 2019 A Spanish retail billionaire who owns fashion chain Zara is close to acquiring a West End office block for £600m. Amancia Ortega, via his real estate investment vehicle Pontegadea, is set to acquire The Post Building a 320,000 sq ft development in an ex-Royal Mail sorting office on Museum Street in Holborn. A deal is [...]
Markets live: FTSE 100 falters after last week’s rally as US stocks inch up June 8, 2020 The FTSE 100 faltered today after a strong rally last week, coming down from highs despite more countries moving to ease lockdown measures. The blue chip index dropped as much as 0.75 per cent following the open. The FTSE 100 later pared back losses to close down 0.085 per cent lower at 6,478. Meanwhile, US [...]
We asked top chefs for their dream post-Covid meals – find out who ordered the brains! March 2, 2021 As we dare to dream about an end to the culinary purgatory that is Covid, we asked some of our favourite chefs to tell us where they most want to eat when the restaurant world reopens. The answers took us on an incredible gastronomical tour across the world, from the paladars of Cuba to the [...]
Oil price growth stagnates on China trade worries after two-month highs November 23, 2019 Oil prices fell on Friday after previously hitting two-month highs, negating the week’s gains as fears over China-US trade talks were reignited. Brent crude oil futures fell by 1 per cent to end Friday on $63.39 a barrel, despite hitting a high of $64.27 earlier in the day. Read more: Oil industry reacts to Labour’s [...]
West End retailers go to town on promotions to ensure expected £150m Black Friday boost November 21, 2018 Retail sales on London’s busiest shopping streets are expected to see a £150m boost over the Black Friday weekend amid challenging conditions on the high street, according to a trade group representing retailers in the area. Sales are expected to equal those of last year among around 600 retailers on Bond Street, Oxford Street and Regent Street, [...]
Tensions mount between the Kremlin and the West as Gazprom cuts gas flows into Europe June 16, 2022 Europe is facing up to the growing prospect of a future without Russian gas, amid cuts from key pipeline Nord Stream 1.
London house prices rebound with 2.3 per cent growth after election February 19, 2020 London house prices grew at their fastest rate in 15 months in December following Boris Johnson’s election win, official figures showed today, as UK house prices also rose. Homes in the capital enjoyed a 2.3 per cent rise to £484,000 after a 2019 full of falls, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The [...]
We travel to Europe’s first psychedelic mushroom retreat January 11, 2021 Lockdown has scuppered even the best laid plans. Far from going on holiday somewhere exotic, or embarking on an adventure of self discovery, we’re stuck in a country where walking in the park with a flask of tea may get you arrested. So as we dream of better times and sunnier climes, we’re starting a [...]
Picnic in style with our top restaurant-in-a-box delivery kits March 29, 2021 As the weather turns and outdoor meet-ups for two groups of up to six people are finally allowed, there’s a bit of optimism in the air. What better way to celebrate than with a Covid-friendly, appropriately-distanced, outdoor feast? Our Life&Style editor Steve Dinneen continues to eat his way through as many home delivery boxes as [...]