Stratford crowned UK’s busiest station for first time ever November 25, 2021 Stratford station was crowned today the UK’s busiest station, surpassing for the first time in 16 years London Waterloo. Data from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has revealed that for the year 2020 – 2021, Stratford recorded almost 14 million entries and exits, compared with 12.2 million recorded at Waterloo. The station was [...]
Is your pension protected from cyber attacks? March 31, 2024 Large-scale infrastructure may offer predictable returns for investors, but it’s vulnerable to hackers. Gavin Lillywhite explains how asset managers and pension trustees can reduce their exposure We’re all aware of the ever-increasing cyber risk in both our personal lives, workplace and wider society. As consumers we hand over ever-increasing volumes of valuable personal data in [...]
The Notebook: Sheerluxe’s ‘AI fashion editor’ shows perils of trying to be cutting edge July 18, 2024 Sheerluxe's decision to hire an 'AI-enhanced fashion editor' shows the perils of trying to be cutting edge, writes Anna Moloney.
Wingstop: How a fast food chain targeted at Gen Z is transforming London’s hospitality scene April 13, 2024 Owners of a fast food chain targeted at social media obsessed Gen Z, have said they plan to open up to 100 stores over the next five years, in a boost for Britain's ailing hospitality market
Passengers brace for Platinum Jubilee travel chaos as rail operators warn of engineering works May 17, 2022 Passengers coming to London will need to brace for travel chaos as rail operators warn of engineering works planned during the Bank Holiday weekend. Travellers were warned to check before they travelled into the capital for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee as services on several routes are expected to experience cancellations and disruption. Southern services between [...]
Legal & General sells all properties under Bishopsgate Property Fund to £500m tune May 9, 2022 Legal & General’s asset management arm has sold all properties held by Bishopsgate Property Fund for just under half a billion pounds. Legal & General Investment Management Real Assets (LGIM Real Assets) revealed it had sold all sites for £474m, on behalf of the joint venture partnership with PGGM and Legal & General Capital (LGC). [...]
Travellers brace for chaos as Network Rail carries 530 upgrades over Easter weekend March 15, 2022 Travellers will need to brace for disruption and chaos next month, as Network Rail announced it will carry out 530 project upgrades over the Easter bank holiday. Even though the company reassured 95 per cent of trains will run as normal, works are expected to impact people’s ability to reach travel hubs such as Gatwick [...]
Cycene chef Theo Clench reveals where he eats when he’s not cooking August 20, 2022 Theo Clench trained in Brighton before moving to London to work at a host of Michelin starred restaurants including Trinity, Clove Club and Portland. He then became executive chef at Fitzrovia’s West African restaurant Akoko. His next challenge is the soon to open Cycene restaurant within Shoreditch’s Blue Mountain School. The restaurant focuses on Eastern [...]
London house hunters face fierce bidding wars as property market set to become hyper-competitive February 19, 2022 House hunters wanting to buy a property in London this year are likely to face more competitive market conditions than in 2021. Since January, 51 per cent more buyers have entered the market and 35 per cent more property viewings took place compared to January last year, according to data from estate agency Chestertons. This [...]
Bank Holiday chaos as Tube workers prepare to strike during Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebration May 18, 2022 Londoners might need to brace for a chaotic Bank Holiday as the union RMT announced a strike for the Queen’s Jubilee. Tube workers voted in favour of a 24-hour industrial action on 3 June at Euston and Green Park stations, which are set to be packed with people attending the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The RMT [...]