UK inflation tipped to trim to lowest level in over a year as food prices begin to ease June 19, 2023 UK inflation is poised to recede to its lowest level in over a year, pushed lower by food and energy price rises easing, markets are betting. Fresh cost of living figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday will top investors’ minds in a busy week of data that will shape movements in [...]
Why Royal Ascot should never lose its dress code June 15, 2023 Royal Ascot is encouraging attendees to “look beyond the rules” for fashion inspiration this year – but Eliot Wilson thinks a dress code fuels creativity Royal Ascot is one of the greatest glories of the Season. It is the event which has it all: royalty, tradition, glamour, fashion, money (won and lost) and the centre [...]
Shaftsbury integration ‘progressing well’ in vote of confidence for booming London west end June 14, 2023 Shaftesbury delivered a confident update to the markets, as a return to international tourism and its £4.9bn merger with Capco helped boost activity London’s West-end. In March last year, the two West-end landlords merged, meaning that Shaftesbury who owns land around Soho and Capco who owns land around Covent Garden now operate under one ownership. [...]
Cost of weekly shop continues to rise as Brits opt for TV nights in June 6, 2023 Brits are continuing to fork out more on their weekly shop, with households spending 8.9 per cent more on groceries year on year, with the nation increasingly turning to takeaways and nights in front of the telly in efforts to cut down on spending costs. During May, consumer card spending rose just 3.6 per cent [...]
A renovated Fleet Street will make London a stellar example of how modern cities work June 2, 2023 Fleet Street will soon be transformed into a vibrant, lively destination for workers and visitors. It will show how London areas can thrive as cities all over the world modernise and change, writes Lucy French
Bumper Bank Holiday drives footfall levels up June 1, 2023 Bumper bank holidays in May helped hike footfall levels as work-free Brits flocked to the high streets to drink and shop in a welcomed boost for businesses. Footfall over the last month climbed 3.6 per cent, the second month in a row in which levels have risen following a 3.3 per cent jump in April, [...]
Britain still on track to dodge a recession this year but inflation returns May 23, 2023 Britain is still on track to avoid a recession in 2023 driven by consumer spending holding up amid a tough cost of living crisis, a closely watched survey out today shows. S&P Global and the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply’s composite purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for May hit 53.9 points. While the number was [...]
Supermarket wars: Tesco rakes in £8.92bn of sales as clubcard points entice cash-strapped shoppers May 23, 2023 Tesco remains Britain’s favourite supermarket with clubcard points helping cash-strapped shoppers in the cost of living crisis – but Waitrose was given a sales boost thanks to luxury purchasing during the King’s Coronation. Figures released by Kantar show that in the 12 weeks to 15 May, ‘Big Four’ grocer Tesco raked in £8.92bn in sales [...]
London Heathrow: Passengers will face ‘no cancellations’ during half term strikes May 22, 2023 London Heathrow airport has assured passengers not to worry about upcoming half-term strike action by security officers, stating that “no flights” will be cancelled as a result. The airport said it remained confident of its ability to handle this weeks walk-outs, having delivered “excellent passenger service throughout the previous strike periods,” with most passengers waiting [...]
The Notebook: Matt Scheckner talks embracing AI, Brand Britain and Gen Z May 18, 2023 The notebook is a place for interesting people to say interesting things. Today, it’s Advertising Week chairman Matt Scheckner, currently hosting Advertising Week Europe. AI will not be the death of creativity, so long as we embrace it With every turn of the page, we are reminded just how much the world has changed and [...]