Why agriculture holds the key to tackling water waste March 29, 2022 Water is a precious resource. Ensuring we have enough water for a growing global population in a time of climate change is one of the most important challenges of our time. But in our view it’s impossible to talk about water without also talking about food. Agriculture uses 65% of the world’s fresh water, but [...]
Ainsley Harriott: TV freed me from racist London restaurants February 1, 2024 Ainsley Harriott interview: TV chef talks about racism, memes and his new TV show about Malta
Just Eat CFO steps down as group returns to profit July 26, 2023 Just Eat Takeaway has said its chief financial officer Brent Wissink will step down next May as the group revealed it made a profit in the first half of the year. Wissink, who has been with the company since 2011, will step down in May next year at the company’s AGM to puruse other “opportunities”, [...]
City of London’s annual Beerfest returns in aid of five good causes May 24, 2022 The City’s annual Beerfest returns to historic Guildhall yard, with visitors able to sample 30 different ales in support of five good causes . British beer-makers will be on show at the 7 July event alongside low alcohol and vegan products, as-well-as having food and live music on offer. The eighth event held by the [...]
Huel: No rush for IPO as meal replacement drinks biz passes £100m revenue March 30, 2022 The CEO of start-up Huel has said its £1.50 meal replacement drinks offer struggling households affordable nutrition as inflation skyrockets. “We feel we can support [people in the cost of living crunch,] given our products start at £1.50 a meal,” CEO James McMaster told CityA.M. Households are facing sharp grocery bill increases this spring, as [...]
Explainer: What’s Wegovy, the weight-loss drug launching in the UK today September 4, 2023 Today, healthcare company Novo Nordisk launched its weight-loss treatment Wegovy in the UK. The injection drug, which works by suppressing appetite, will be available through a “controlled and limited launch”. Brits will be able to get it through the NHS weight management scheme or private healthcare professionals. The drug is incredibly popular in the US, [...]
Wales’ wine scene is exploding right now. We meet the makers. April 23, 2024 There are over 30 vineyards in Wales and the wine is winning
‘Little room for error’ for Nvidia in full year results February 18, 2024 Chip designer Nvidia has provided a bullish forecast for its fourth quarter sales, estimating them to reach $20bn (£15.9bn).
FTSE 100 today: London markets poised for red start as Middle East tensions escalate; investors await more details on the crisis April 19, 2024 Middle East tensions rattled markets in the Asian session following ABC News reports of Israeli missile strikes in Iran. Oil and gold prices surged while bitcoin dropped below $60,000. However, an Iranian official denies the missile attack reports, adding to the uncertainty. Market focus now shifts to UK retail sales data and speeches by Bank of England officials Ramsden and Breeden.
Going north: BA adds daily flights from London City to Aberdeen October 12, 2022 BA has expanded its services to Scotland, adding daily flights from London City to Aberdeen to increase connectivity with the capital. The route will run over the winter season – between 1 November and 22 January – complimenting services already departing from Heathrow. Services will depart from London City mainly in the evenings, between 6.30 [...]