Tackling challenges in climate and nature May 15, 2023 Some of Scotland’s leading research scientists may have raised a glass of the world’s first “climate positive” gin to celebrate The James Hutton Institute receiving the King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development. Gin produced from the humble garden pea which avoids more carbon production than it creates is just one innovation that scientists at [...]
Best pizza in London: From Napoli on the Road to Made of Dough March 12, 2024 We got the City A.M. team to nominate their favourite pizza from across the city, whether you’re in Walthamstow or Wimbledon
Do today’s GDP figures really show improvement in the UK economy? April 12, 2024 Today's release of figures on the UK economy figures feels like a big deal, with people proclaiming the end of recession. Is that right?
Tesco nudges 2m shoppers to spend £13m of expiring vouchers before Christmas rush November 9, 2022 Tesco has reminded 2m of its customers to spend up-to £13m in unclaimed vouchers before they expire in a bid to battle the cost of living crisis this Christmas. The retail giant’s friendly nudge to almost 2 million people comes as the cost of living continues to bite, and many look to save money ahead [...]
I did Orlando Florida and Disney Orlando without the kids – it was even better June 4, 2024 Why visiting Orlando Florida without the kids is even bette
FTSE 100 close: London index muted amid Wall Street shut down for 4th July as Wizz Air soars July 4, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 was muted on a quiet trading day globally due to Wall Street being shut for US Independence Day. The capital’s premier index edged 0.10 per cent lower to 7,519.73 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK economy, added 0.14 per cent [...]
Brits spend £4.1bn drinking beer at home during cost of living and price of a pint crises July 4, 2023 Brits are staying at home and cracking open cold beers from the fridge, as twin cost of living and price of a pint crises change drinkers’ habits. New research out today show a 25 per cent surge in beer sales in supermarkets and shops outside local boozers, during the cost of living crisis. While the [...]
Sharp increase in retail sales amid ‘subdued’ outlook due to inflation – but is there a ‘chink of light’ with Easter holidays? March 24, 2023 British retail sales grew sharply last month compared to pre-pandemic levels, but price increases continue to deliver a “subdued” longer-term outlook. Sales volumes are thought to have increased by 1.2 per cent in February after a rise of 0.9 per cent in January, suggesting the industry is recovering from the pandemic well. Industry figures are [...]
Govt accused of ‘rank double standards’ as civil servants paid £30m in vouchers December 29, 2022 The Government has been accused of “rank double standards” after giving almost £30 million in high-street vouchers to civil servants amid a pay freeze prompted by the cost-of-living crisis. Sixteen Whitehall departments in 2021-22 paid out a combined total of £29.57 million to staff in the form of ‘reward and recognition’ vouchers, a third more [...]
Swing at Lunch: London’s Indoor Golf Revolution at Pitch April 24, 2024 The founders of Pitch on their journey from running a coaching and club-fitting studio to building one of golf’s hottest new brands.