The hot pink Barbiemania sweeping London is a genius way to tap into our nostalgia July 17, 2023 The new Barbie Movie will spur new franchise opportunities for Mattel. The genius pre-movie campaign is turning London into a pink paradise and could bring back customers, writes Kurt Stuhllemmer
London Lions: ‘Do-or-die’ EuroCup semi-final has crowds flocking to Copper Box March 29, 2024 Over 7,000 fans are expected to cram into the Copper Box tonight as London Lions take on Paris in the EuroCup semi-finals. The British Basketball League side come into this second leg of three with a deficit but know they’re on the cusp of an incredible achievement against competition favourites Paris. “I’ve already forgotten about [...]
London Irish could lose spot in Premiership if funds cannot be proved May 15, 2023 London Irish could be kicked out of the Premiership if they cannot prove their potential new owners have the funds to keep the rugby club going. The Rugby Football Union has issued a statement confirming that the club have until 30 May to prove that a proposed takeover – led by Redstrike Group and former [...]
London-listed JTC buys First Republic trust administration unit in JP Morgan carve out April 22, 2024 London-listed firm JTC has struck a deal to acquire one of First Republic's trust administration arms from JPMorgan Chase for $21m.
Tesla: Ex-Musk adviser and classmate among trio to head London-listed battery developer December 11, 2023 A trio of former Tesla executives are set to take charge of the London-listed battery and electric motor developer DG Innovate.
London Stock Exchange owner faces potential shareholder revolt over plans to double chief’s pay April 7, 2024 The owner of the London Stock Exchange is facing potential shareholder dissent after a key proxy advisor opposed plans to double its chief's pay amid a debate over how the Square Mile can compete with US-style remuneration deals.
Travelling this Easter? Here’s all you need to know for London transport, planes, trains, and cars March 27, 2024 After more than a year of rail delays, and the recent M25 closures, we take a look at what the great Easter getaway will look like this year.
FTSE 100 today: London shares set to open higher, following global tech-driven rally May 3, 2024 Asian stocks surged today, buoyed by Wall Street's tech-driven rally. Apple's record buyback plan lifted its shares, while the yen strengthened and oil prices rose. Labour also made gains in local elections. Attention now turns to the US non-farm payrolls report for economic cues.
The winners and losers of London’s work-from-home economy: The City, the Wharf and the Burbs September 17, 2023 The pandemic may have ended, but the lasting work-from-home culture has changed how people splash their cash – and invariably it’s on a Thursday now. Empty restaurants, but heaving happy hours in pubs, is the perhaps biggest shift for the hospitality sector as consumers change their habits to meet a new work-life balance. A new [...]
London business backs Gatwick’s £2.2bn second runway proposals July 11, 2023 London business groups have backed Gatwick’s proposals for a £2.2bn second runway, arguing the expansion plans would be a boon for the capital’s connectivity, jobs and trade. Last week, the West Sussex hub submitted proposals to the UK Planning Inspectorate to bring its emergency northern runway into routine use, forecasting this would create 14,000 new [...]