Pride 2016: London march in photos June 25, 2016 Thousands of people from across the world are flooding through London’s streets on the 43rd annual Pride march through the capital. Rainbow flags are being flown across a number of city landmarks, with others list up to celebrate the occasion. Conservative MP and International Development Secretary Justine Greening, also chose today to announce she is in a [...]
Where can I use Apple Pay in the UK? The A-Z of shops, restaurants and apps which will accept mobile payment with iPhone 6 and 6 Plus November 17, 2015 Apple launched its mobile payment service, Apple Pay, in the UK in its first mobile payment move beyond the US, capitalising on the boom in mobile and contactless payments among consumers. iPhone 6 and 6 Plus users can now pay with just the tap of a smartphone, or Apple Watch, across the high street and [...]
Edinburgh should stay the top UK location for commercial property investment outside London post-Brexit August 23, 2016 It’s fair to say we live in interesting times post-Brexit. The only tangible outcome of the United Kingdom’s EU referendum on 23 June has been uncertainty so far. But while many across corporate Britain wait for greater clarity, property deals continue to be made – with investors showing a clear preference for traditionally strong, robust [...]
Primark launches in Boston: Will the Irish retailer’s dream become a reality? September 10, 2015 In a bid to turn Primark into a global brand, the company is finally stepping out of its Western Europe comfort zone and making its American debut with its first store launch today (10 September) in Boston. Other leading European brands such as H&M and Topshop entered the US with stores in New York [...]
Diamond disrupter: How this digital-focused jewellery retailer is shaking up the marketplace July 25, 2016 Every day, thousands of shoppers in the Oxford Street area unknowingly pass by the workshop of 77 Diamonds. Behind a nondescript door, workers craft wedding rings with diamonds worth tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of pounds. A short walk from the dingy workshop – decorated inside with a topless Zoo calendar and a Euro 2016 [...]
John Lewis’ Monty the Penguin beats Sainsbury’s, Harvey Nichols, Lidl to be crowned most compelling Christmas 2014 advert October 29, 2015 By now you will have met John Lewis' Monty, unwrapped Lidl's little present and cried over Sainsbury's wartime sharing. But which of these adverts is most likely to make you spend money? Despite the debate around whether Sainsbury's might have stolen John Lewis' crown for creating festive ads guaranteed to get you blubbing, it [...]
Want to own a slice of royalty? Prince Philip’s 1954 Aston Martin Lagonda MK1 has been put up for auction March 14, 2016 Fancy owning a slice of motoring history? The car that netted Aston Martin its first Royal Warrant has just been put up for auction – although with an estimate of £350,000 to £450,000, you'll have to be pretty committed. The three-litre Lagonda, in a "bespoke shade" of Ediburgh Green, was one of just 20 MK1 [...]
London house prices have fallen for the first time in eight years says Nationwide’s house price index for September September 29, 2017 Year-on-year house prices in the capital have dropped for the first time in eight years, according to Nationwide’s latest house price index. Prices in the capital dropped to an average price of £471,761 this month, down 0.6 per cent compared with September last year. That makes London the weakest performing region for the first time [...]
Gap reports yet another round of disappointing profits for Q2 August 21, 2015 American apparel retailer Gap reported a fall in quarterly profit for the second consecutive quarter yesterday. The company said that it had been hit by a stronger dollar, shipment delays and weak sales. The company said net income fell by more than a third to $219m (£140m) or 52 cents per share, in the second [...]
EasyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou has signed up to Bill and Melinda Gates’ Giving Pledge and plans to give away the majority of his wealth May 30, 2017 EasyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou is among the 14 new signatories to commit to the Giving Pledge, joining the echelons of the super-rich who intend to give away the majority of their personal wealth. Sir Stelios, who has set up a range of businesses under the “easy” brand, is worth an estimated £1.95bn according to [...]