Global markets spiral as US recession fears solidify August 2, 2024 Markets have begun to fear the worst about a slowdown, or even recession, in the US, sending stocks tumbling across the world.
Kanye West escorted from Skechers HQ after turning up ‘unannounced and without invitation’ October 28, 2022 Kanye West was escorted from the headquarters of trainer firm Skechers after arriving “unannounced and without invitation”. The comfort technology giant issued a statement saying it was not intending to team up with the controversial rapper who was dropped by Adidas earlier this week over racist remarks. Adidas announced it was pulling out of a [...]
Is a new planning law what we need? July 27, 2024 The government introduced a Planning and Infrastructure Bill, arguing the planning regime acts as a "major brake on economic growth". But is creating new legislation the best way to get Britain building again?
Foreign Office warns against ‘all but essential travel’ to China January 28, 2020 The Foreign Office has warned against “all but essential travel” amid the coronavirus outbreak which has spread across the globe. The death toll rose to over 100 today, with the number of confirmed cases doubling to nearly 5,000. Foreign secretary Dominic Raab said: “Due to the increasing travel restrictions and the public health situation, we [...]
The Wolseley comes to the Square Mile: £10m City outpost to open next month October 24, 2023 Reservations at the Wolseley City are now being taken ahead of one of the most hotly-anticipated openings in the Square Mile for years
Watchdog woes: One in 10 positions at FCA yet to be filled despite summer hiring splurge January 11, 2023 The City watchdog managed to fill more than 100 vacancies during the summer and autumn, but one in 10 positions still remain empty, new figures show. Data released by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in response to a Freedom of Information request, shows that there were 449 vacancies at the end of November. At the [...]
Letters: Elon Musk has a people problem November 15, 2022 [Re: Musk sends remaining Twitter staff back to office, Nov 10] We often see Elon Musk front and centre of the news for being a brilliant businessman. But if the past two weeks have shown us anything, it’s that being a brilliant businessman doesn’t automatically make you a brilliant leader of people. A full U-turn [...]
Revolution share price soars 58 per cent after Boohoo coup takes ugly turn at AGM June 28, 2023 Boohoo blasted the board of Revolution and called for the removal of three senior members after its rocky AGM yesterday saw the trio all ousted – then reinstated. The ugly row between Boohoo, which has a 26.6 per cent stake in the brand, continued late last night, as it led a successful vote to kick [...]
City of London defends redevelopment plans for Barbican October 3, 2022 A campaign group has slammed the “misinformed and misleading” data that has been used to justify demolishing two historic buildings in London’s Barbican. The City of London Corporation has submitted plans to demolish the Museum of London and adjacent office block Bastion House after raising concerns over the safety of the buildings. But a new [...]
Tata Steel to close coke coal ovens as Port Talbot wind-down begins March 18, 2024 Around 2,000 jobs are set to go with the closure of the steel-making plant's primary assets at the end of this year.