Moneysupermarket’s profit drops as coronavirus hits core markets July 28, 2020 Moneysupermarket reported a drop in interim profit and revenue as its core markets took a hit from the pandemic. The price comparison site said the “exceptional market conditions” had led to its drop in revenue with a “mixed outcome” across its verticals The figures Revenue grew two per cent in the first quarter but the [...]
Al Mare restaurant review: Forget La Dolche Vita, there’s an ideal Italian escape in SW1 August 31, 2022 Living and working in the Square Mile, I rarely venture too far west, but when I do I get all the rush of a foreign holiday. There’s the expansive feel of the grand parklands and the glamorous feel of the hotels with air-conditioned lobbies. Then there’s the contrasting intimacy of the red brick mansions on [...]
I went on a dog holiday with my terrier – it was way better than going with humans July 8, 2024 I went on holiday with my dog - it was way better than going with humans
From calorie counts to meal deals, Boris Johnson can’t make up his mind May 19, 2022 When American political activist Ralph Nader famously called McDonald’s double cheeseburger “a weapon of mass destruction” he was on to something. On this side of the pond too, decades of unhealthy fast – and fat – food eating have left a mark. Around 63 per cent of adults in England are either overweight or obese. [...]
Citizens Advice calls for better use of personal data to create social tariff March 8, 2023 The government should use Brits' personal data about income tax rates and energy usage to create a new social tariff, argues Citizens Advice.
How the seven Conservative Chancellors since 2010 will be remembered July 2, 2024 City A.M.’s guide to each of the seven Tory chancellors since 2010 and how their policies will be remembered by political history.
Uber Eats orders skyrocket 160 per cent in lockdown June 29, 2020 Orders on Uber Eats have jumped significantly since lockdown began, rising by over 160 per cent as the UK turned to food delivery apps to replace the high street. The number of new restaurants on Uber Eats’ UK platform has almost doubled in the last four months to a total of 17,000, as smaller independent [...]
How do you value a football club? Why luxury brands may hold the secret April 3, 2023 It is a question playing on the minds of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani and Manchester United’s other suitors. The Glazers have already come up with their own answer, while Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital had to grapple with it before buying Chelsea last year. How exactly do you value a [...]
Big Business needs to check its screen time and stop throwing money at trying to go viral January 18, 2023 A viral TikTok about Negroni Sbagliatos pushed up Lidl's prosecco sales, but the truly valuable viral videos are luck of the draw.
Serving Aces: Food and drink that will be a love match for Wimbledon June 29, 2022 It’s officially time to board the Wimbledon hype train. But the world’s oldest tennis tournament is about more than just hitting a ball – it’s ingrained in the British social calendar. Here are some food and drinks offerings to enjoy as you watch. Mix an ‘exotic coffee’ wimbledon cocktail Wimbledon partner Lavazza has partnered with [...]