Heathrow to employ ‘thousands’ ahead of next summer once Plan B eases December 10, 2021 The newly imposed Covid-19 Plan B have dampened Heathrow’s hopes of securing confidence in travel, as the restrictions weigh on already faltering demand. Demand remains 60 per cent below pre-pandemic levels, despite the US reopening its coveted travel corridor in November. “High level of cancellations by business travellers concerned about being trapped overseas because of [...]
Next to run Gap’s UK operation in joint venture September 17, 2021 Next will manage Gap’s online business in the UK and Ireland as a franchise partner, after the companies finalised an agreement. The fashion companies announced they will form a joint venture with Next owning 51 per cent and Gap owning 49 per cent. Next will operate Gap’s e-commerce business across the Next Total Platform, host [...]
Government champion needed to tackle over-regulation, City lobby group says June 3, 2024 A City lobby group has called on the next government to tackle regulation that drags on international competitiveness of the financial sector.
Why the traditional ‘9-5’ could be a thing of the past February 15, 2024 Ditching the traditional 9-5 career path could be the next generational trend, new research shows.
Rishi Sunak starts planning tax cuts in lead up to next election December 5, 2021 Rishi Sunak has begun to plan a series of Income Tax cuts before the next election, after he promised Tory MPs in October that he would be ease the tax burden by the end of this parliament. The chancellor plotted out increases in Corporation Tax and National Income Contributions this year, that will increase the [...]
Belvoir Group’s £110m merger sets completion date after shareholder approval February 15, 2024 A £110m merger between The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) and Belvoir Group is to complete next month.
Pfizer/BioNTech Covid jab to be sold in UK high street pharmacies February 10, 2024 The Pfizer/BioNTech Covid jab will be sold in UK high street pharmacies from next month.
CVC: Private equity firm and Six Nations backer to launch £13bn Amsterdam IPO April 9, 2024 Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners is rumoured to be listing on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange as soon as next week.
Sizing up Whitehall: a Labour reshuffle must focus on potential ministers July 3, 2023 In his next reshuffle, Keir Starmer must choose where to position his allies keeping in mind they might become his Cabinet if Labour wins the next elections, writes Eliot Wilson
Next warns of sales slowdown while stock availability still ‘challenging’ November 3, 2021 Fashion retailer Next this morning warned it is anticipating a sales slowdown next quarter as pent-up post-lockdown demand eases. In a trading update, the clothing firm said its full price sales in the thirteen weeks to October 30 were up 17 per cent compared to pre-Covid levels. However, it warned its fourth quarter growth would [...]