Head to Watches of Switzerland Knightsbridge this weekend for an amazing Patek Philippe exhibition September 28, 2023 If you’re looking for some horological inspiration this weekend, head over to Watches of Switzerland in Knightsbridge, where you can find a unique and inspiring collection of Patek Philippes. The exhibition is designed to celebrate the finest in watchmaking, looking at both the brand’s iconic timepieces and paying homage to the historic references that have [...]
Marks and Spencer chair: Labour’s new deal for workers could hurt investment April 14, 2024 The chairman of Marks and Spencer has said Britain may risk being unable to attract investment if Labour's new deal for workers is rolled out upon winning the next general election.
What will the modern office look like in 2024? January 1, 2024 Offices will become more sustainable next year, a report has predicted, as the commercial property sector continues to undergo a transformation following on from the pandemic. Global architecture and design firm Gensler outlined what trends they expect UK offices to adapt in the new year. Sustainability is key The group said intense weather and climate [...]
City of London’s ‘Can of Ham’ tower to be new HQ for infrastructure firm Costain February 27, 2024 Engineering firm Costain is moving its headquarters from Maidenhead to the City of London.
UK and Nigeria to sign investment deal with focus on legal and financial services February 13, 2024 Business and trade secretary Kemi Badenoch is in Nigeria to sign a landmark investment deal dubbed the ‘first-of-its-kind’. An agreement will be penned on Tuesday to support trade between the two countries while creating new investment opportunities. The department said the Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP) will be “the first the UK has signed [...]
Fund managers bullish on private equity in 2024 despite sector headwinds February 6, 2024 A key survey of private equity funds has found most managers are bullish for the year ahead despite the challenges facing the sector. In a study from Carne Group, which surveyed over 200 fund managers that collectively manage $1.6trn, private equity was selected by respondents as the most popular alternative investment. 28 per cent expected [...]
Why stepping aside was the best business decision for Vinted’s founders April 27, 2024 Lessons from Vinted: When is it time to let someone else take over and bring your business to the next level?
THG opens new office in the heart of London’s financial district August 19, 2024 THG, a leading global technology platform specialising in e-commerce and end-to-end direct-to-consumer (D2C) solutions, is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in the prestigious Square Mile, the historic financial centre of London. This strategic move further solidifies THG’s presence in the UK’s business capital, reflecting the company’s continued growth and ambition to [...]
Take Pilates to new heights on a London rooftop pool August 30, 2024 Get ready to float and flex as London's first Pooltop Pilates class rolls into the city, led by CLM Pilates.
What big business and the City want from Labour and Tory election manifestos May 25, 2024 The UK’s top business groups are scrambling onto an election footing and preparing to lay out their manifesto demands as the Labour and Conservative election machines kick into gear.