Uber launches new flight-booking feature as it doubles down on growth May 10, 2023 Uber has launched a new feature that allows customers to book flights using the app, as the company looks to expand modes of travel for users. The ride-hailing giant today rolled out the new booking tool for domestic and international flights in partnership with the online travel agent Hopper. Andrew Brem, General Manager at Uber [...]
Achiever Richards can end this season on the Up July 12, 2024 TRAINER Jamie Richards is capable of securing an end of season boost before the curtain comes down on the 2023/34 season after racing at Sha Tin on Sunday. It is fair to say the current campaign hasn’t gone according to plan for Richards and his stable, with a respectable 30 winners, but nevertheless down on [...]
Sainsbury’s bets on style with plans for a new online fashion marketplace May 21, 2023 Sainsbury’s is reportedly planning to launch a new online marketplace for high street fashion brands in a move which will pile pressure on department stores like John Lewis. Looking to diversify its product range whilst capitalising on a strong web traffic presence – and vast distribution networks – Sainsbury’s is looking to stock a range [...]
From Pizza Express to Channel 4: Who is Luke Johnson, Revolution Bars Group’s new chair? September 9, 2024 After a lengthy restructuring process that included £12.5m in emergency funding, Revolution Bars has appointed Luke Johnson as its new chair. The former Pizza Express and Channel 4 chairman provided £3m of the financing and owns a 20 per cent stake in the company. He will replace outgoing chair Keith Edelman, whose nine years in the role [...]
Keegan Bradley: Full list of former USA Ryder Cup captains July 8, 2024 Keegan Bradley was on Monday confirmed as the Ryder Cup captain for Team USA ahead of the 2025 tournament at Bethpage Black. It comes as Tiger Woods reportedly rejected the opportunity to lead the USA in the famous intercontinental golf competition in New York. “I am incredibly honoured to accept this opportunity to Captain the [...]
Telco battle hots up as Virgin Media O2 launches challenger to BT Openreach with new broadband unit February 16, 2024 Virgin Media O2 has announced plans to establish a new national fixed network company alongside two of its major shareholders.
Santander UK appoints veteran of 18 years as CFO following surge in profit November 9, 2023 Santander UK has appointed Angel Santodomingo as its new chief financial officer (CFO), replacing Duke Dayal, following a jump in profit for Spain's biggest lender.
Brookfield: Private capital giant files to create UK insurer amid pensions deal boom July 8, 2024 Canadian private capital giant Brookfield has reportedly applied to establish an insurance company in the UK as it looks to grab a slice of Britain's booming pension insurance market.
Phoenix smashes City forecasts as it doubles long-term cash generation on annuities growth September 18, 2023 Pensions giant Phoenix sailed past analysts’ estimates and more than doubled its long-term cash generation in the first six months of the year despite a “challenging market environment”.
King’s Speech: Starmer to ‘level up’ workers’ rights with employment reforms July 17, 2024 Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to “level up workers’ rights” via a series of employment reforms included in the King’s Speech.