Consumer confidence continues to rise amid cost-of-living woes September 22, 2023 Consumer confidence is continuing to rise against a backdrop of falling inflation – but many households are continuing to struggle with cost-of-living pressures, according to a survey. GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index increased four points in September, but remains at a subdued minus 21. Expectations for the UK’s wider economy over the next 12 months [...]
Nationwide and Barclaycard say Black Friday spending off to steady start November 25, 2022 Nationwide and Barclaycard have said Black Friday sales are up, as Brits looks to cash in with bargains for Christmas during the cost of living crisis. Early days showed there had been 1.37m transactions from Nationwide members, up 17 per cent from a regular Friday. The building society said the number of purchases were up [...]
Czech Out! Czechia’s Symphony of Luxury, Culture, and Nature! March 21, 2024 For some time, the Czech Republic may have been perceived solely as Prague, a city for exuberant parties and beer indulgence. However, as more people discover the enchanting beauty of Prague and its surrounding regions, such narrow views have broadened significantly. Prague offers a wide range of luxury hotels and hosts world-class classical concerts and [...]
Consumers keep borrowing to spend despite higher interest rates data shows January 4, 2024 The data suggests that, so far, households are weathering the pressure from higher interest rates.
Spam sales up nearly 40 per cent at Waitrose as price hikes bite October 20, 2022 BRITAIN’S DISCOUNT retailers are set for a winter windfall – with even Waitrose shoppers turning to spam and fish heads as the cost of living crisis bites. The sales of both have risen more than a third at the high-end supermarket over the past year, the firm confirmed overnight. Analysts reckon budget grocers like Aldi [...]
Bus and train strikes continue to frustrate retailers looking to cash in on Bank Holiday December 27, 2022 Holiday shopping may have to be put on hold once more as bus and train strikes continue to stall the London transport network. The national Network Rail strike ended this morning at 6am with services set to be disrupted throughout the day, in part due to the ban on overtime working. British businesses have urged [...]
Sadiq Khan says Shaun Bailey should lose peerage over ‘Jingle & Mingle’ video June 22, 2023 Sadiq Khan has said his former mayoral rival Shaun Bailey should not receive his peerage after a video of staff dancing and drinking at a Christmas party during Covid-19 emerged. The mayor of London described the footage of staff, who joked about bending the rules in the video filmed at CCHQ on 14 December 2020 [...]
HUNDREDS left waiting for trains after rail strike ending causes even more delays December 27, 2022 Crowds of people were left waiting at major train stations across London and beyond amid ongoing disruption despite the end of a rail strike on Tuesday. Photos showed hundreds of passengers packed inside King’s Cross and Paddington, with some journeys delayed due to the late handover of engineering works. South Western Railway also apologised to [...]
Oil stabilises as major shippers eye a Red Sea return December 27, 2023 Denmark's Maersk said on Sunday it would begin to use the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden route again
Keep your loved ones warm with luxurious wardrobe essentials November 11, 2022 When it comes to Christmas gifts, clothing is always a great idea. This year, opt for quality pieces, with L’Estrange London’s plush yet versatile items that can make for a thoughtful present. You can shop for timeless wardrobe essentials: smart-casual suits comprising a merino wool blazer and trousers, merino wool bombers or the signature ‘merino [...]