Behind the scenes at the Decanter World Wine Awards July 2, 2021 There you are, browsing bottles and trying to decide what to buy next, when you notice a sticker telling you that this is a “Decanter World Wine Awards Winner”. Well, we all love a winner, but what does that really mean? And should we care? I went behind the scenes at the Decanter Awards to [...]
Londoners ‘disgusted’ by fashion industry abuses but lack money to shop ethically August 19, 2021 London consumers feel strong negative emotions about fashion industry exploitation, and that they want the industry cleaned up so they can enjoy shopping without guilt. More than two-thirds (68 per cent) of Brits taking part in a new survey that was shared with City A.M. felt either ‘disgusted’ ‘sad’ or ‘angry’ about the fact that [...]
Bitcoin on road to recovery, but options expiry on Friday looms large September 23, 2021 The cryptocurrency market continues to recover this morning, with Bitcoin (BTC) rising around four per cent in price over the last 24 hours to just below the $44k mark.
Using physics and theories to navigate the complex world of dCommerce March 4, 2021 Justin Banon, co-founder of Boson Protocol, walks us through his thinking from concept to completion in the complex world of dCommerce.
Persimmon revenues drop as fewer homes completed July 4, 2019 Higher house prices were not enough to boost Persimmon’s top line in the first six months of the year as fewer homes stood ready in the half. Revenues at the company dropped 4.5 per cent year-on-year to £1.75bn. Read more: UK house prices – Growth falls to four-month low in June A higher average selling [...]
BP to sell London headquarters to Hong Kong investment firm for £250m November 20, 2020 BP has announced the sale of its London headquarters to Hong Kong investment firm Lifestyle International for £250m. The oil giant, which is aiming to sell $25bn of assets by 2025, will lease the 1 St James’s Square property back for two years. BP, led by chief executive Bernard Looney, has already divested or agreed [...]
Q&A: why are so many investors still ignoring the UK stock market? October 27, 2021 Q: Are UK shares cheap because they’re “old economy” businesses in the banking, oil and tobacco sectors? Bill Casey: When we speak to management teams of UK-listed businesses, many are pulling their hair out, complaining their shares are lowly “rated” compared to US and European-listed peers. They run good quality businesses which we don’t think have [...]
Opinion: The stamp duty cut for first time buyers will make a difference to individuals, but not to the housing market at large November 24, 2017 The chancellor made a bold move to remove Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) for most first-time buyers in the Budget on Wednesday. Raising the threshold to £300,000, immediately and indefinitely, will lift 80 per cent of them out of the tax. To account for higher prices in some parts of the country, all first-time buyers [...]
UK mortgage approvals rise but consumer lending slows July 29, 2019 Britain’s housing market received a modest lift in June as mortgage approvals increased by more than analysts had expected, Bank of England figures showed today. Read more: UK mortgage approvals hit two-year high following Brexit extension Annual lending growth to UK consumers slowed from 5.7 per cent in May to 5.5 per cent in June, [...]
Focus on Southgate: Second steppers find space in this family home hotspot December 6, 2019 Southgate in North London is a magnet for families, and it’s easy to see why. Not only does it have high-performing schools and an abundance of ample-sized properties, it also has plenty of green space (Grovelands, Broomfield and Oakwood parks are all nearby) and excellent links to central London thanks to its zone four Piccadilly [...]