Pearson share price jumps as it reveals new cost-cutting measures ahead of its AGM today May 5, 2017 Publisher Pearson has revealed new cost-cutting measures in a trading update ahead of its annual general meeting (AGM) today, sending its shares up 15 per cent. The education company, which has struggled amid a downturn in key markets, said it will reduce its cost base by £300m a year by the end of 2019. It [...]
Here are the most popular credit cards of 2016 – and the rewards they offer April 1, 2016 The five most popular credit cards of 2016 have been revealed today and, unsurprisingly, it turns out customers love getting rewards for spending their money, with cashback cards topping the list. Train commuter, furniture-lover or jet-setter; there's a reward scheme to suit everyone. Here's a run down of the cards people have been searching for most on Which? Money Compare [...]
Oxford Street flagship John Lewis home unit to reopen after £14m makeover July 19, 2015 After eight months of closure and a £14m makeover, John Lewis’ home department at its flagship store is set to reopen to the public. The Oxford Street department store will open the doors to its updated home section in September, having added several new features including a “rug gallery” exclusive to the store. John Lewis [...]
Could Tony Blair be Labour’s next leader? Bookies are offering odds on it happening… February 17, 2017 Tony Blair's rousing anti-Brexit speech today may have garnered plenty of opposition – not least from the foreign secretary, who accused the erstwhile PM of insulting the electorate's intelligence. But some suggest the speech may have been Blair's first step towards staging a glorious comeback. William Hill has put the odds of Blair standing in [...]
John Lewis to start charging for click-and-collect orders under £30 from this month July 1, 2015 Grave news for middle England: John Lewis is about to start charging for click-and-collect orders. The department store's managing director Andy Street revealed the plans – to charge £2 for orders worth less than £30 from the end of July – during last night's Christmas in July preview. There will be no charge [...]
Clothing brand Jigsaw denies sale speculation March 7, 2016 British fashion label Jigsaw has denied that it is exploring a sale of the business following reports this weeks that it has held talks with financial advisers. The fashion chain was founded in 1971 by John Robinson, who ran the business with his former wife Bella before handing over the reins to former John Lewis director Peter Ruis [...]
13 events that will change the world in 2017: Article 50, Snapchat’s IPO, more Libor trials and a vote on Heathrow January 3, 2017 2017 looks like it's going to be a busy one: we're looking ahead to some of the key business and political events already pencilled in for this year's calendar. 1. Supreme court to rule on Article 50 The Supreme Court is due to deliver its ruling on Gina Miller's case this month (Source: Getty) The Supreme [...]
The Co-op’s having a retro rebrand May 22, 2016 The Co-op is returning to its roots with a retro rebrand in a bid to shake off several scandal hit years. The refresh of its image brings back the blue and white logo first introduced in the 1960s but phased out in the 1980s as it promised to return more than £100m a year back to [...]
Theresa May ready to accelerate plans for energy market intervention March 19, 2017 Prime Minister Theresa May could accelerate energy market reform, bringing forward plans within weeks after hinting at an intervention on Friday. A green paper on energy pricing had been expected next month, but now speculation is rife that it could emerge even sooner as Downing Street seeks to capitalise on growing momentum. Former Tory minister John [...]
Cezanne paints picture of HR Cloud success with expansion January 26, 2017 Southwark-based Cezanne HR has announced plans to open a new office in Glasgow, with the expansion following the company’s most successful year to date. It now has a record number of new customers and an increased global presence. The company, a leading provider of Cloud HR software for mid-sized and growing UK and international businesses, said [...]