Notting Hill Carnival 2014: Where to watch the parade and hear the soundsystems August 23, 2014 The weather may have turned a little chilly, but Notting Hill Carnival will bring some welcome brightness to London over the Bank Holiday weekend. The parade kicks off at 10am Sunday and Monday on Great Western Road, but for those who aren't much of an early riser, don’t worry- there’s plenty of time to catch [...]
Scottish independence: Lloyds and RBS to move HQ to London if Scots vote Yes September 10, 2014 Lloyds Banking Group will move its official headquarters out of Scotland if the country votes for independence in next week’s referendum. The banking group which owns Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland largely operate from its London headquarters, however the bank’s registered offices are in Edinburgh. Lloyds confirmed that its contingency plans in the [...]
Kate Middleton pays her respects at Tower of London’s WW1 anniversary tribute August 5, 2014 The Duchess of Cambridge walks in the Tower of London’s “Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red” ceramic poppy field installation to mark the 100th anniversary of Britain’s entry into the First World War. Kate Middleton was there with Prince William and Prince Harry as they paid their respects to Britain’s heroes of the [...]
Shell’s revenue dips after year of streamlining as Chad Holliday announced as new chairman October 30, 2014 Oil company Shell yesterday reported revenue of $108bn (£67bn) for the third quarter of 2014, down from $117bn in the same period of last year. Shell, which also announced yesterday the appointment of Charles Holliday as its new chairman, paid a third quarter dividend of $0.47 per share, up four per cent compared with [...]
City Moves for 19 September 2014 | Who’s switching jobs September 18, 2014 Barbican Centre Trust Emma Kane has been appointed chairman of the charitable arm of the Barbican Centre. She has worked in corporate and financial PR for over 25 years, and is founder and chief executive of Redleaf PR. Kane is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and board director of Grange Park Opera. [...]
London rental prices grow at slowest pace in the UK August 18, 2014 London’s rental market has inflated at record speed in recent years as high house prices prevented swathes of potential first-time buyers from taking the leap. In fact last June average rent in the capital stood at £1,295 per month, just over £500 more than prices in the South West, the next-most expensive region. But [...]
Housing market goes in reverse over August September 10, 2014 A fall in both house sales and mortgage approvals in August has backed growing evidence that the booming property market is at last slowing. A Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) survey showed the number of agreed house sales in August fell for the first time since September 2012, and new buyer enquiries fell for [...]
What to do this winter? From The Hobbit to Guy Bourdin to the Merchant of Venice – culture for the colder months November 3, 2014 Yes, the weather’s taken a turn and yes, the clocks have gone back. But don’t let the cold temperatures and short days dampen your spirits; as ever, London has plenty to warm the cockles over the winter, with plenty of great plays, exhibitions and films scheduled for the end of the year. From [...]
City Moves for 20 October 2014 | Who’s switching jobs October 19, 2014 Secure Trust Bank The bank, a subsidiary of Arbuthnot Banking Group, has appointed Neil Clinton as regional sales director. He joins from Barclays, where he was head of its UK large corporate asset based lending team. Clinton has over 30 years’ experience in banking and invoice finance. Investec Wealth & Investment The wealth management firm [...]
Ferguson: Dutch tactician correct choice to lead United October 26, 2014 FORMER Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says this season has been case of “one step forward and two steps back” but insists Louis van Gaal is the right man for the Old Trafford hot-seat. United snatched a last-gasp draw against Premier League leaders Chelsea yesterday but it has been a difficult first few months [...]