UPS returns to growth for the first time in two years as Christmas run-up starts October 25, 2024 The United Parcel Service (UPS) returned to revenue and profit growth in its third quarter for the first time in nearly two years, showing signs of a strong economy gearing up for the festive season. According to the latest trading update, the global shipping service reached $24.4 bn (£18.8 bn) in revenue, a 4.2 per [...]
Meet the fund managers: Empowering growth in small UK companies October 21, 2024 In the final edition of this weekly series, investment reporter Elliot Gulliver-Needham sits down with a fund manager for a Q&A. This week, we’re hearing from Georgina Brittain, manager of the JPMorgan UK Small Cap Growth & Income How does your fund stand out from others in the same market? What really sets us apart [...]
The Square Mile and Me: M Restaurants founder Martin Williams on backpack etiquette and mandatory two hour lunches October 17, 2024 Each week we ask a City figure to take a trip down memory lane. Today it’s Martin Williams, CEO of Groucho and founder of M Restaurants on the City staple’s 10th birthday What was your first job? I started working in hospitality when I was sixteen, as a dishwasher in a grotty hotel in North Yorkshire. I [...]
Retailers pin hopes on bumper golden quarter with Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas October 14, 2024 The final three months of the year, also known as the golden quarter, are make-or-break for retailers. Retail spending has consistently languished this year, or been propped up by margin-carving discounts, but pent-up demand is expected to give the sector a much-needed boost during the holidays, according to a panel of industry experts. Despite consumer [...]
Fitness fans move fast for limited-edition Myprotein advent calendar August 12, 2024 The sports nutrition company's calendar will offer a mix of 25 nutritious treats from Myprotein, Myvitamins, Myvegan, and MP Clothing.
Square Mile and Me: Enness CEO Islay Robinson on his career – and a flaming suit mishap August 1, 2024 Each week we ask a City figure to take a trip down memory lane. Today, Islay Robinson, CEO of Enness Global Mortgages, takes us through his career, from a flaming suit mishap to his love for London What was your first job? My first job was crushing boxes at a market when I was about 14. [...]
Are we about to witness the death of the bonus? July 29, 2024 In a cost of living crisis, Gen Z employees need a financial boost all-year round, not just a discretionary bonus in December, says Nebel Crowhurst From a “Brucie Bonus” to a “Bonus Round” an unexpected cash reward is always gladly received. A bonus at work, however, isn’t always as welcome as you first might think. [...]
Election 2024: Firms have ‘nothing to worry about’ on workers’ rights, Reeves says June 21, 2024 Rachel Reeves has told businesses they have “nothing to worry about” from Labour’s workers' rights reforms at The Times CEO Summit.
Netflix scores rights to screen NFL Christmas Day games May 15, 2024 Netflix has been experimenting with the NFL, for example with its 2023 series Quarterback and new series Receiver premiering this summer.
Things to do in London this Easter weekend, from egg hunts to the boat race March 28, 2024 The top six things to do in London this Easter weekend, including the horniman's fair and the annual Top Cuvee Easter egg hunt