Why is the Bar Standards Board politicising our profession? September 11, 2024 The Bar Standards Board’s plans to introduce a professional duty to advance DEI will turn chambers meetings into maoist struggle sessions, says Andrew Lomas The Bar Standards Board (BSB) – the body that regulates barristers in England and Wales – has recently proposed to replace a barrister’s core duty to not unlawfully discriminate with a [...]
Luke 1977: UK’s economic woes to hit fashion industry for next three years September 11, 2024 Menswear brand Luke 1977 has warned that the “current economic climate” will continue to impact on the fashion industry for the next two to three years. The Oxfordshire-headquartered business said the fashion industry is also “experiencing challenges relating to climate control”, ranging from the reduction of carbon foot prints to the use of recyclable materials. [...]
Schroders stock dips seven per cent despite profit remaining steady August 1, 2024 Schroders saw assets under management hit a new high of £773bn, as the company prepares to make a mark in the private capital space.
TAG: Travel agent for Jay-Z, Rihanna and Lady Gaga sold to ECI Partners April 10, 2024 A former investor in the likes of Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury, Games Workshop and National Express has acquired a travel agent that arranges the itineraries for the likes of Jay-Z, Rihanna, Lady Gaga and the Foo Fighters.
What makes King’s Cross London’s best train station? Competition July 2, 2024 Passengers on the East Coast mainline enjoy fierce fare competition and a choice of routes, so why isn’t this successful model replicated elsewhere on the network? Asks Tony Lodge What makes King’s Cross unique among London’s train stations? Why do passengers who use the station rate most of its train services the very best in [...]
Interflora’s losses widen as flower delivery giant attempts ‘boldest pivot in 100-year history’ May 28, 2024 Losses widened at the UK arm of flower delivery firm Interflora widened its pre-tax losses last year, as the firm continued to struggle with customers spending less.
Standing out: UK law firm Mills & Reeve aims to make a mark in the City May 28, 2024 How can a mid-tier law firm stand out in the competitive legal landscape of the City? Mills and Reeve's London head sees a unique opportunity to distinguish the firm in the bustling London market
London can’t continue to measure its success by fintech unicorns May 12, 2023 Only weeks ago, Jeremy Hunt called the UK the ‘Unicorn Kingdom’, but the firms valued at over £1bn in fintech are no longer the measure of our success, writes Jack Davies.
City of London Corporation to open first US offices December 11, 2023 The City of London Corporation has today announced it is laying permanent foundations across the pond with the opening of its first offices in the US.
New boss pledges ‘even better’ Heathrow. But former chief’s legacy leaves more questions than answers. October 18, 2023 Heathrow's new boss pledged a "fresh start" for Europe's biggest airport this morning, as he takes charge for the first time.