It makes sense to put the brakes on HS2 August 22, 2019 A policy may be considered well-balanced if it is attacked fiercely by two opposing extremes in the surrounding debate. Perhaps this is not always the case, but it is a reasonable rule of thumb, and it sprung to mind yesterday after the government announced a quick review of the exciting yet eye-wateringly expensive High Speed [...]
The new rental apartments bringing ‘New York loft living’ to North London September 20, 2019 A new building of rental apartments has just launched, with the somewhat bold aim of bringing ‘New York warehouse-style living’ to Wembley. Ferrum, which is located close to Wembley Stadium, comprises 741 studio, one, two and three-bed homes which can be rented directly from the developer, Tipi. On entering the building, it’s clear that the [...]
Customer satisfaction drops for second year running July 10, 2019 British consumers are increasingly dissatisfied with the level of serve they get as the number of companies breaking promises trebled in just two years. Customers satisfaction dropped for the fourth time in a row since July 2017, according to new figures from the Institute of Customer Service (ICS). Read more: Big Four broadband providers lag [...]
Christmas adverts 2019: Watch retailers from Argos to M&S and Amazon launch their festive ad campaigns November 8, 2019 We might only be a week into November but some of UK’s biggest retailers have already launched their 2019 Christmas advert campaigns, as firms race to make the most of the crucial festive trading period after a challenging year for the high street. In what has become a festive tradition, retailers have pulled out all [...]
John Lewis’ staff bonus has fallen again after a weak performance in 2017 March 8, 2018 The company which owns John Lewis and Waitrose has cut its staff bonus to five per cent of salary this year, after a disappointing performance in 2017. The bonus, which is given out to all staff of the John Lewis Partnership under its employee-owned model, was six per cent last year, down from 10 per [...]
Property focus on Sloane Square: This 1980s hotspot is experiencing a revival November 22, 2019 It may be famed for being the social epicentre for the young and blue-blooded in the 1980s, having lent its name to the Sloane Ranger set which included Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson. But the area around Sloane Square is now getting a modern makeover – and vying with other parts of Chelsea and Mayfair [...]
Former Formula 1 champion Jenson Button to make racing comeback in electric off-road series Extreme E January 25, 2021 British former Formula 1 champion Jenson Button has signed up to compete in Extreme E, the new electric off-road racing series. Button is launching his own team in the competition, called JBXE, and will be one of its two drivers. It is the 41-year-old’s most high-profile racing commitment since leaving Formula 1 at the end [...]
Wren Kitchens to create 1,200 new jobs June 6, 2019 Wren Kitchens plans to create 1,200 new jobs as it seeks to expand its manufacturing workforce. The company is seeking approval to build a new £120m manufacturing facility in the Humber. The new factory, which will be the company’s fourth in the region, is set to be built on a 180-acre site behind company’s headquarters [...]
Airlines agree to screen JFK-bound passengers from Britain for coronavirus December 21, 2020 By Jonathan Allen, David Shepardson and Tracy Rucinski NEW YORK (Reuters) -British Airways, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic said on Monday they will allow only passengers who test negative for the coronavirus to fly to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. The decisions follow a request from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo that [...]
WH Smith is the UK’s worst high street store, say shoppers May 29, 2019 WH Smith is the worst of all UK high street stores, according to a survey of British shoppers published today. Read more: Ranked: The top 15 retailers to work for The stationery provider got the worst rating of 100 retailers, with just 50 per cent of customers expressing satisfaction based on factors such as quality of [...]