Where can I watch the Rugby World Cup in London? September 14, 2023 The Rugby World Cup is up and running and after the success of last week’s London recommendations, City A.M. have looked at – and in some cases tried – what’s on offer in the capital ahead of this weekend’s second group of fixtures. Asahi fan zone, The Scoop Outside the former office of the London [...]
Let’s be honest, taking back control with Brexit does not mean knee-jerk isolationism August 10, 2023 Brexit means the ability of making our own choices; it doesn't mean isolating our nation from the EU and other partners. If we understand this, we can make Brexit a success, writes Matthew Lesh
Sherlock Holmes and the Valley of Fear at Southwark Playhouse review April 4, 2024 Sherlock Holmes and the Valley of Fear at Southwark Playhouse delivers a hugely satisfying adaptation of one of Arthur Conan Doyle's longest and most complex Holmes books.
Believe it or not, the vegans might have the answer to rescuing our ailing economy March 15, 2023 Meat-free bacon could be the answer to our prayers.
Tim Martin’s JD Wetherspoon blames ‘ferocious’ inflation for profits plummeting 91 per cent March 24, 2023 The chief of JD Wetherspoon has said blamed “ferocious” inflationary pressures in the pub industry as the pub giant reveals a 90.9 per cent loss in profits for the 26 weeks to January. As the cheap beer chain felt the hangover from Covid-19 and Brexit supply issues, pre-tax profits were down to £4.6m compared to [...]
Best places in London to watch the Rugby World Cup October 12, 2023 The Rugby World Cup has reached the knockout stages, with just eight teams remaining in the hunt for the William Webb Ellis Cup. We’ve scouted out the best spots in London to watch the four quarter-finals, and here’s what we have found. Sound Cafe, Marble Arch Located within the Cumberland Hotel, Sound Cafe is actually [...]
Tesco to swap cheaper product lines into convenience shops August 11, 2023 Tesco is to swap cheaper product lines into its convenience stores as shoppers battle the rising cost of living. It revealed that more than 50 everyday products in its smaller Express shops will be replaced by better priced alternatives, many from its own-brand range. The move comes as German discounter rivals Aldi and Lidl have [...]
FTSE 100 close: Markets close lower as housebuilders weigh on index June 7, 2023 Strong morning bumps for Primark-owner Associated British Foods and BT were offset by a slump for housebuilders today as the FTSE 100 closed marginally lower. A slump in trading for housebuilders kept movement on London’s flagship index subdued, with the index closing lower. Housebuilders were down after figures from Halifax showed a first annual fall [...]
Primark owner says it expects ‘significant progress’ in the coming year as it opens new stores December 10, 2021 Associated British Foods said this morning trading to date in its new financial year at its Primark fashion business had been ahead of expectations with improved like-for-like sales compared to the fourth quarter of its last year.
WH Smith shares jump on buyback plan after pension buy-out frees up cash September 11, 2024 WH Smith has announced strong revenue growth, driven by a boost in its airport and train station stores and a £50m share buyback programme. It also announced a £85m cash benefit as the result of its pension fund buy-out. Shares in WH Smith rose more than 12 per cent in early trades. Revenue at the [...]