The Expanding Ambit of Palestine Activism January 18, 2024 This Sunday, six activists from Palestine Action were arrested over an alleged plot to disrupt trading at the London Stock Exchange. They were taken in on suspicion of conspiracy to cause criminal damage. This action is the latest in a significant rise in global campaigning criticising Israel’s war in Palestine, with activists condemning governments as [...]
Twitter’s blue tick ‘probably’ coming back next week as fake accounts boom November 13, 2022 Twitter’s $8 (£6.99) blue tick feature will “probably” come back at the end of next week, according to chief executive Elon Musk. The serial entrepreneur announced the decision earlier today after being asked about it by Paul Jamil, chief executive of SEO platform Whatsmyserp. Twitter – which announced the paid feature’s introduction days after Musk’s [...]
US chain Wendy’s beefs up UK presence with 50 new branches November 25, 2021 Fast food chain Wendy’s plans to open 50 new locations across the country, marking the third attempt by the popular US burger chain to break the UK market, according to reports. The bold move was prompted by strong sales at five UK restaurant sites, including in Croydon and Stratford, according to the Financial Times, which [...]
The only way is up: UK advertising records strongest year in history January 27, 2022 UK advertising had its strongest year in market history, with growth up 26.4 per cent, putting market value at an estimated £30bn for 2021.
Binance chief ranks among the world’s richest billionaires January 14, 2022 The chief executive of Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, now ranks among the world's richest billionaires.
Burger King owner’s shares tumble on back of revenue update October 25, 2021 A lower than expected appetite for Burger King and Tim Hortons caused parent company Restaurant Brands International (RBI) to miss quarterly revenue estimates. While the company’s total sales jumped by 10.8 per cent the latest quarter after declining 5.4 per cent over the same period in 2020, the group continued to feel the impacts of [...]
Decathlon suspends activities in Russia after boycott calls March 29, 2022 Decathlon’s French tycoon owners have suspended activities in Russia after criticism following the invasion of Ukraine. The Mulliez family, who own Decathlon alongside DIY retailer Leroy Merlin and food firm Auchan, has faced boycott calls this week. “In strict compliance with international sanctions, Decathlon notes that the supply conditions are no longer met to continue [...]
The Notebook: Hunt must scrap the tourist tax if the UK wants to stay competitive January 29, 2024 Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, James Chapman, Director of Soho Communications, takes the Notebook pen. The tourist tax is causing the UK to fall behind European rivals Ahead of his Spring Budget, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is casting around for measures to promote that most elusive of things, economic growth. It’s [...]
Hiring spree: JCB continues recruitment drive amid historic demand September 3, 2021 JCB has announced 100 new jobs as its recruitment drive ramps up amid historic demand for its iconic machines. The digger maker is hiring 100 welders for its factories in Staffordshire. The company will also welcome 15 recruits on to its apprenticeship scheme in September which has trained 70 welders in the past three years. [...]
Gambling firms pledge to create 5,000 apprenticeships in labour push September 6, 2021 Gambling firms this morning committed to the creation of 5,000 apprenticeships as the sector look to shore up the labour force. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) announced its own ‘Plan for Jobs’ amid concern across the UK business world at what could become long-standing labour shortages. The BGC represent and regulate everything from online [...]