Restaurateurs reeling as no shows cost sector £90 per missing head July 19, 2023 Restaurateurs are reeling as punters not showing up for dinner costs businesses £90 per head, a new study has shown, leading many to consider throwing in the towel for good. A rising number of diners cancelling at the last minute, or just not turning up, over the last year has led to almost a fifth [...]
The 5 best Paris hotels to book for the 2024 Olympics April 9, 2024 These are the hotels to stay in ahead of the 2024 Olympics
Martha Stewart’s got the munchies: Lifestyle guru selling CBD oil treats for pets January 26, 2021 Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart today launched a line of cannabis-infused oil drops and soft-baked chews for dogs
FTSE falls into the red as Brexit deal wait continues December 24, 2020 The FTSE 100 has fallen into the red as mid morning passes and the UK waits to hear if it has secured a deal with the European Union. At just past 11am London’s main market dropped 0.44 per cent after initially opening on the up. The market opened up 66 per cent this morning, following [...]
Explainer-in-brief: Civil servants banned from wearing ‘politicised’ lanyards May 13, 2024 'Common sense minister' Ester McVey is cracking down on "pointless job creation" and banning lanyards as part of Civil Service reform.
The Notebook: A looming threat to the UK’s vital bee population February 12, 2024 Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, it’s Nicola Reed, founder and CEO of honey spirits brand Beeble. The threat to our bees Albert Einstein once said, “If the bee disappears from the surface of the earth, man would have four years to live.” These wonderful insects play a crucial part in [...]
US stocks rebound after heavy losses July 20, 2021 US stocks recovered from a battering yesterday during the morning session as investors purchased assets that looked cheap after Monday’s falls. All the US’ main benchmarks rose in the morning. The blue chip S&P 500 was up 1.12 per cent; the tech-heavy Nasdaq increased 0.73 per cent and the Dow Jones added 1.49 per cent. [...]
FTSE 100 slips as fears of third Covid wave spark recovery concerns March 24, 2021 London’s FTSE 100 dipped by 0.2 per cent on Wednesday as a jump in Covid cases across Europe sparked concerns about its near-term economic impact. The blue-chip index was edged down by bank stocks including HSBC, Barclays and Lloyds falling between one per cent and 1.5 per cent. British consumer price inflation fell to 0.4 [...]
Girona: Spain’s ‘gastronomic haven’ is perfect in summer. Here’s a foodie guide June 20, 2024 Go to Girona in Spain for some of the best food in Europe
Make ‘Glorious Goodwood’ part of your summer June 19, 2024 Goodwood Racecourse is steeped in horseracing history dating back to 1802 when the 3rd Duke of Richmond introduced the sport to the South Downs. Today, the Qatar Goodwood Festival attracts big names in society, offering fabulous food and entertainment to the backdrop of five days of unparalleled racing. The Racing Affectionately known as ‘Glorious Goodwood’, [...]