US law firm launches in London and plans UK expansion ‘because of Brexit’ November 10, 2019 A US law firm has launched in London to take advantage of the weakness of the pound triggered by Brexit. Tully Rinckey received regulatory approval to operate in the UK during the summer and has opened its first office in Mayfair. The firm – which opened its first international outpost in Ireland in 2018 – [...]
Life after lockdown: Returning to the classroom won’t be straightforward for our vulnerable children June 24, 2020 2020 is not the year anyone expected. The coronavirus pandemic has upended the lives of millions: people have lost jobs, been furloughed or taken pay cuts, and purse strings have tightened as a result. The impact has been especially hard on this country’s disadvantaged families — in particular, children’s education. It is a challenge I [...]
Greggs picks Just Eat over Deliveroo for nationwide delivery roll out January 15, 2020 Greggs has chosen to partner with Just Eat as it expands its food delivery option nationwide, in a boost for the takeaway app over rival Deliveroo. The high street bakery chain was weighing up both food delivery companies following successful trials in several cities last year. This morning Greggs said it had opted to work [...]
The risks are elevated, but investors have faith UK financial services can weather the storm June 23, 2020 The mood music in Brussels has changed over the last few weeks — and the financial services sector is back in the spotlight. In recent negotiations, the EU explicitly challenged the notion that Britain will be able to “cherry-pick” the benefits of the Single Market and retain its strategic position in financial services post-Brexit. With [...]
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink on missing football, black managers getting less time, Frank Lampard’s Chelsea and dabbling in property October 30, 2020 Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is bellowing instructions at a plumber amid the chaos of a building site as he answers the phone to City A.M.. The former Chelsea, Leeds and Holland striker and, more recently, promising manager is overseeing works at what will be a new family home for the Hasselbainks. When the 48-year-old is not [...]
Shares in Boohoo rise as it reports ‘record’ Black Friday trading December 3, 2019 Shares in Boohoo rose as much as three per cent this morning after the online retailer reported a record performance over the Black Friday weekend. The British fashion firm said trading had remained strong across its key brands since its half-year end, with a further boost from last week’s sales bonanza. Read more: International growth [...]
Manchester United retain top spot on most valuable football brands list despite Manchester City and Liverpool growth May 10, 2018 Manchester United remain the most valuable brand in world football, despite failing to win the Premier League for a fifth season in a row. United’s unrivalled commercial clout, a return to the Champions League and an improved season under Jose Mourinho in the league all combined to keep them top of the Brand Finance Football [...]
Seven ‘football fans’ arrested after brawl on Tube before Community Shield August 5, 2019 Seven men, thought to be football fans, have been arrested after a large fight broke out on a central London Tube train yesterday. The brawl took place at 2pm while the train was at Great Portland Street station, ahead of a match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Wembley. All seven men are being held [...]
Tory MP Clifton-Brown told to leave conference after ‘totally unacceptable’ altercation October 1, 2019 It’s all kicking off at the Conservative party conference. While the gloves might be off metaphorically in Westminster, in Manchester MP Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown was involved in a real-life altercation with a delegate this afternoon. Authorities put the press room on lock down during the kerfuffle, meaning journalists could not get to the incident, in [...]
Chelsea look an ideal destination if Jadon Sancho quits Borussia Dortmund and comes home next year November 26, 2019 Jadon Sancho is an exceptional talent and that’s why he will be courted by the very biggest clubs in Europe if, as seems increasingly likely, he looks to leave Borussia Dortmund next summer. At the age of 17 he quit Manchester City and moved to Germany in an attempt to accelerate his development. It worked: [...]