Grosvenor House Hotel up for sale as owner collapses into administration March 3, 2015 The iconic Grosvenor House Hotel in London has been put up for sale after its owner collapsed into administration. The luxury five-star hotel, located on Park Lane in Mayfair, is expected to go for more than the £470m than its owners Sahara Grosvenor House Hospitality initially paid five years ago – the largest London hotel deal [...]
Talking ‘bout the older generation: Kensington Row is the development that’s built for life March 12, 2015 There’s plenty of debate how our healthcare system is going to cope with an ageing population, but less fuss is made about how housing is going to meet the challenge. We generally think the older generation has been blessed in the property department, but finding a place to downsize in central London isn’t as easy [...]
Autumn Statement 2015: George Osborne’s speech transcript in full including stamp duty, business rates and corporation tax announcements November 25, 2015 Mr Speaker, this Spending Review delivers on the commitment we made to the British people that we would put security first. To protect our economic security, by taking the difficult decisions to live within our means and bring down our debt. To protect our national security, by defending our country’s interests abroad and keeping our [...]
London airport expansion: Former Bank of England deputy governor Rachel Lomax says ministers risk squandering infrastructure investment March 3, 2016 A former deputy governor of the Bank of England will today urge the government to "grasp the nettle" on airport expansion or risk undermining investor confidence in the new National Infrastructure Commission (NIC). In a speech at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) annual conference today, Rachel Lomax, who is a non-executive director at Heathrow [...]
Manifestos are pure symbolism: It’s the post-election horse trading that matters April 19, 2015 The saying that there are two things you should never see being made in public – policy and sausages – is somewhat apt at the moment. As the parties publish their manifestos, we really are approaching the finish line in the race to the door of No 10. But do these collections of documents actually [...]
Focus on Bermondsey: Take a walk on the south side April 9, 2015 Affordable housing in Zone One is becoming something of a rarity in London, but look just south of the river and you’ll find one area in particular that’s still a decent prospect for first-time buyers looking for a good investment. Paul Bent, sales manager at Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward’s London Bridge branch says young professionals [...]
Something for the weekend March 5, 2015 Our guide to the best things to eat, drink, watch and do, from yoga in an Alpine lodge to a skeletal horse in Trafalgar Square. Make sure you don’t miss out. EAT! SLOW FOOD & LIVING MARKET Head over to the Rosewood hotel in Holborn this weekend for a food market with an ethical twist. [...]
This is what the new £100 coin looks like December 29, 2014 The Royal Mint will ring in the new year by releasing Britain's first £100 commemorative coin. Collectors and new year enthusiasts will now be able to grab one of the 50,000 coins, each about 40mm in diameter and containing two ounces of silver, whose design was inspired by London's iconic Big Ben. Source: The Royal [...]
Patient tested for possible Ebola symptoms at Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro December 30, 2014 Just one day after a healthcare worker in Glasgow tested positive for the deadly Ebola disease a patient in Truro Cornwall is being examined for symptoms of the disease that has left thousands in West Africa dead. The patient in question is known to have travelled to an area considered to be at high risk [...]
Boris Johnson moves closer to plans for Old Oak Common Crossrail and HS2 superhub January 27, 2015 Plans to turn a rundown industrial area in west London into a thriving new district with up to 24,000 homes moved a step closer yesterday after the government gave the go-ahead to create an Olympic-style development body for the scheme. Eric Pickles, the communities and local government secretary approved the creation of the Old Oak [...]