Revealed: These are Britain’s most popular companies to work for September 21, 2022 New research has revealed the top companies Brits want to work for the most. The data shared with City A.M. analysed the top searches for jobs and careers on Google, to see which private sector companies Brits are keenest to work for currently. Tesco came out as the most popular company, with the multinational supermarket seeing [...]
Standing at the Sky’s Edge is way duller than the estate it’s based on February 29, 2024 Standing at the Sky’s Edge is a boring musical that does a disservice to the fascinating story of Sheffield's Park Hill estate, writes Lucy Kenningham
Egg farmers: Supermarkets must raise prices by 40p to avert sector crisis March 31, 2022 Egg farmers have called on supermarkets to up the price of a dozen eggs by 40p as producers face cost pressures. Many free range egg farmers are bleeding cash on every egg laid by one of their hens, according to the British Free Range Egg Producers Association (BFREPA). Shoppers in the UK were unable to [...]
‘Bonuses are back, and not just for bankers’, says CEO of recruitment giant Randstad March 11, 2022 Bonuses are back. That is the firm message of the boss of one of the largest recruiters in the country. Victoria Short, CEO of recruiter Randstad UK, told City A.M. this morning that “bonuses are back – and not just for bankers. “ Her comments follow the announcement that staff at the John Lewis Partnership will share [...]
A supermarket crackdown on seasonal workers picking UK fruit is too little, too late March 22, 2023 Our farms heavily rely on seasonal workers. But the system is ripe for exploitation - and supermarkets and other stakeholders have a responsibility to fix it, writes Elena Siniscalco
Chapel Down: Meet the man bringing a bit of Bazball to English bubbles August 3, 2023 Chapel Down is England's sparkling wine ambassador to the world. We speak to the man at the helm of the growing Kent winemaker.
Fulham man suspected of contaminating food at three supermarkets in West London August 27, 2021 A 37-year-old man has been charged with contaminating or interfering with goods with intent at three supermarkets in west London. Leoaai Elghareeb, of Crabtree Lane, Fulham, is due before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday. Officers in forensic suits were seen in Fulham Palace Road yesterday at three stores – a Tesco Express, Little Waitrose and [...]
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is in short supply – here’s what to do February 25, 2022 The New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is a stalwart of the London wine list. Even the most wine-wary have probably tried a glass with its distinctive notes of gooseberry and passionfruit. A globally popular choice there is world-wide demand, which is why the current shortage is causing a stir. “The 2021 harvest, while of exceptional quality, [...]
Deliveroo goes for speed as it joins forces with WHSmith for new 20 minute delivery service March 29, 2022 Online delivery giant Deliveroo said this morning it will soon be able to deliver a raft of products, from printer cartridges to bestselling novels, to customers in under 20 minutes. The company has joined forces with WHSmith as it continues to expand further from its traditional takeaway delivery business. It is Deliveroo’s first major leap [...]
M Canary Wharf is both fun and elegant September 26, 2022 M restaurant has launched its newest incarnation in increasingly buzzy Canary Wharf, making the most of all the sky, steel and views over the water with floor to ceiling windows showcasing aspects and angles of the London skyline I had never seen before. Lights hang like flocks of seagulls above booths and tables designed to [...]