FTSE 100 close: London markets mixed as weaker pound helps offset fears over China September 7, 2023 The FTSE 100 climbed 0.1 per cent to trade at 7,434.79 although the FTSE 250 remained in negative territory, down 0.1 per cent at 18,425.43.
UK’s top 50 cocktail bars are revealed – and nearly half are in London February 9, 2023 The UK’s top 50 cocktail bars have been revealed, and nearly half of them are in the capital city. Hundreds of bar tenders, drinks writers and and bar owners voted, and experts were told to represent the mixology talent outside of London as much as possible. However, the results reveal that London still ranks as [...]
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 [...]
City of London Police officer’s trial date set over two rape and one actual bodily harm charges January 8, 2024 Daniel Condon appeared at Guildford Crown Court on Friday, 5 January and will face trial on Monday 3 February.
West End landlord Shaftesbury reaps rewards of London’s exploding rents May 24, 2022 West End landlord Shaftesbury has reaped the rewards of exploding rental growth in London, as its portfolio valuation swells as the new Elizabeth line is unveiled. The real estate investment trust raked in nearly £19m in rent in the six months to 31 March, as its offices, hospitality and leisure, retail and residential portfolio increases [...]
FTSE 100 today: London markets to scale to new highs on growing rate cut bets, riding global rally wave May 7, 2024 Asian markets surged in line with Wall Street's positive trend, while oil prices rose after Israel's strike in Gaza. Gold prices also climbed amid geopolitical uncertainties. Australia's central bank holds the cash rate at 4.35 per cent. Investors are now focused on the Bank of England (BoE) policy decision and UK GDP data for further market cues.
Essex fire extinguisher seller seeks to raise £3m on London’s AIM June 14, 2022 A British fire safety company, that first started selling its product on Amazon, is seeking to raise £3m by listing on London’s AIM. Essex-based fire safety firm Lifesafe Technologies is planning to float on London’s alternative market after it first began selling its “5-in-1” fire extinguisher on Amazon in August 2021. The company’s lightweight fire [...]
FTSE 100 close: London markets slip into red as optimism from China stimulus wears off September 4, 2023 The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.16 per cent at 7,452.76 while the midcap FTSE 250 index fell 0.1 per cent to trade at 18,524.14.
Logistics boom: Warehouse investment trust launches on London’s main market May 24, 2022 Warehouse Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is launching onto London’s main market, it announced today, after five years on the junior market. The logistics real estate heavyweight is expected to have access to a larger pool of capital and investors as a result, which it hopes will boost its liquidity and recognition. Warehouse REIT, which [...]
London house prices fall at fastest rate since 2009 as rising rates dents demand July 7, 2023 UK house prices fell for the third consecutive month with properties in London and the south east coming under the most pressure. According to the Halifax House Price Index, the average house price fell by 0.1 per cent from the month before, taking the average price to £285,932. This means that over the last year, [...]