Explainer: What of Ukraine’s grain now? July 20, 2023 First, Russia pulled out of the grain deal which had been guaranteeing safe exports of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea. Moscow then started attacking grain terminals and port infrastructure in Odessa, one of the major ports in Ukraine. Missile attacks so far have destroyed around 60,000 tonnes of grain. Joseph Borrell, the head of [...]
Pret A Manger: Back to profit for first time since 2018 July 18, 2023 Pret A Manger has announced an annual profit for the first time since 2018 thanks to a successful international push and its revamped coffee subscription service. The high-street favourite recorded revenues of £429.9m, growing by 20.2 per cent compared to the same period in 2022 when it reported a loss of £226m. Its last profitable year [...]
Where to watch the Six Nations in London: Bars, pubs and dinners January 26, 2024 It is upon us again. The Six Nations brings people together over rugby, food, rivalries and, of course, Guinness. But what is there to do, and where? City A.M. have compiled a list of the five hottest places to watch the rugby or attend dinners with legends here in London. Take a look. Dinner with [...]
Marston’s optimistic for Euros summer as profit rises on beer and pub grub May 14, 2024 The outlet which operates 1,395 pubs across the country told markets this morning it had posted an increase in revenue and profit for the 26 weeks up to 30 March, as sales outperformed the market.
McDonald’s faces UK legal claim as sexual assault allegations intensify November 9, 2023 Alistair Macrow, chief of McDonald’s UK and Ireland, said the company is “determined to root out” behaviour which falls below expected standards.
The Royal Garden Hotel review: Overhearing Kensington locals at lunch May 23, 2023 New bedrooms paying homage to nature, inspired by Kensington Gardens, inspired Adam Bloodworth to check into the Royal Garden Hotel From my breakfast table at the Royal Garden Hotel I overlook the private entrance to Kensington Palace formerly used daily by Kate and Wills. It’s so close I can almost smell the petrol fumes. So [...]
Sainsbury’s Bank sale marks end of an era for supermarkets June 20, 2024 Sainsbury's has agreed to sell most of its banking arm to Natwest, in a deal that will see the supermarket pay the lender £125m.
London’s best hidden restaurants, from Saltie Girl to Laphet December 7, 2023 From Brazilian rodizio that rivals Hawksmoor to a fiery Thai spot in Soho, we pinpoint seven overlooked or hidden restaurants
Cries of a ‘supermajority’ won’t have voters flocking to the Tories June 19, 2024 Voters are not stupid, and rarely appreciate being treated as such. Nor do they like being blamed for something that isn’t their fault. As such, the Conservative party’s vocal warnings about the perils of a Labour ‘supermajority’ do not necessarily strike us as a compelling political narrative. That is not to say that opposition isn’t [...]
Sweet treat for Tate & Lyle shareholders as profits jump north of £300m May 25, 2023 Food and beverage ingredient supplier Tate & Lyle continued its strong performance this year with a 22 per cent boost in profits, as it shrugged off concerns over supply chain volatility and benefited from inflation driving up prices. The group, one of the world’s biggest producers of sweeteners such as high fructose corn syrup, made [...]