Big Boots to fill: Meet the Walgreens exec replacing Tesco’s CEO October 2, 2019 Boots veteran Ken Murphy has been named as the successor to outgoing Tesco chief executive Dave Lewis. The City reacted with surprise this morning to the news of Lewis’ departure, and the appointment of the relatively unknown new boss. Read more: Analysts react to Dave Lewis shock departure Murphy, a qualified accountant, began his career [...]
Normal service resumed? CBI boss tells corporate Britain she’s turned the page on scandal October 2, 2023 Rain Newton-Smith is well respected in the City but scandals and questions over its long-term utility have left the CBI in a pinch
2021’s lighter political moments: From Michael Gove’s dance moves and Britain’s chief mouser to the hunt for Irn-Bru December 26, 2021 From the rags-to-riches tale of Britain’s chief mouser to a hunt for Irn-Bru at COP26, even in the midst of a global pandemic there have been some lighter moments in politics during this long and challenging year. ‘Church warden overslept’ On May 6, local elections were held across England, Scotland and Wales but some voters [...]
Gazprom widens gas cuts after EU brings in oil ban May 31, 2022 Russia has escalated its economic warfare with Europe, with Gazprom widening gas cuts across the continent in retaliation to Western sanctions.
Can this £35k Swiss wellness centre cure my London work stress? January 22, 2024 Can this Swiss wellness centre cure Priya Joshi of the stresses of London? She checked in to find out
London Omicron wave could push NHS absences to 40 per cent of workforce December 28, 2021 The latest Covid-19 wave in the capital could see as much as 40 per cent of its NHS workforce off sick, a London University professor has warned. It would be a “worst case scenario”, chair of healthcare and workforce modelling at London Southbank University, Professor Alison Leary told BBC Radio 4’s World at One programme [...]
Gleneagles staycation: How to take advantage of this amazing Scottish hotel January 13, 2024 The Long Weekend: Take someone special to Scotland’s famous Gleneagles Hotel for the ultimate bonding trip, says Justine Gosling Where would you like to go?” I asked my beaming but bemused 65 year-old dad as we stood scanning the departures list in Gatwick’s north terminal on a grey November morning. “Somewhere warm?” Was his excited [...]
Healey by Caton review: Blast from the past November 2, 2022 The Healey by Caton reimagines the classic Austin-Healey 100, adding bespoke styling, more power and uprated suspension. Tim Pitt drives it.
First dedicated COVID vaccination site opens in Square Mile April 1, 2021 The City of London Corporation is delighted to welcome the first, dedicated COVID vaccination site in the Square Mile. The Boots pharmacy site is located at 120 Fleet Street and will begin vaccinating patients from Friday 2 April. It will support the NHS to deliver COVID vaccinations to yet more City residents and City workers, [...]
Viggo Mortensen: Lord of the Rings fans helped make my new Western June 18, 2024 Viggo Mortensen on Lord of the Rings and scoring the music for his new western