30 under 30 in hospitality list includes talent from The Ledbury, L’Enclume, Rosewood December 11, 2023 The annual 30 under 30 list celebrating young achievers across various sectors of the hospitality industry has been announced. With 675 nominations, the winners were carefully selected based on their outstanding achievements, leadership qualities, and the impact they’ve had on the hospitality landscape. The list, which is compiled by hospitality platform CODE, includes head house [...]
Merlin Entertainments: Madame Tussauds owner thanks London tourists for ‘record’ sales March 25, 2024 The owner of the London Eye and Madame Tussauds said one in four visitors who came to the capital visited one of its attractions, helping boost yearly sales to a record high.
London rents will cool next year – but tenants won’t be out of the woods yet December 12, 2023 Rents will continue to rise in London next year but at a much slower pace than what has been seen over the past 12 months. London landlords are expected to raise their prices by two per cent in 2024, a substantial decrease when compared to the nine per cent hike which was recorded by property [...]
Listed law firm Knights ‘delighted’ to appoint chairman of LADbible November 15, 2023 Knights has appointed Dave Wilson as non-executive chair of the board, replacing the company's long-serving chair.
Former London Capital & Finance CEO sentenced after splashing hidden funds on pricey Italian getaway and hot tub May 17, 2023 The former CEO of now collapsed London Capital & Finance was handed a suspended sentence today after he was found to have breached an asset freezing order, splashing hidden funds on a holiday, hotel stay and a hot tub. The Serious Fraud Office froze Michael Thomson’s assets as part of its ongoing investigation into suspected [...]
Thousands attend pro-Palestinian marches as Gaza braces for invasion October 14, 2023 Thousands of people have gathered for pro-Palestinian demonstrations across the UK, amid international concern over the situation in Israel and Gaza. A gathering in London attracted a crowd of thousands, with police warning in advance that anyone showing support for militant group Hamas could face arrest. More than 1,000 officers were deployed by the Metropolitan [...]
The Debate: Should London make its public transport free? January 10, 2024 Montpellier in southern France recently followed announced free public transport passes for residents. The sunny city’s suave electric trams and buses have been gratuit as of 21 December (it doesn’t have a metro).
M&S chair: ‘Gove never engaged with us on Oxford Street ruling’ May 13, 2024 "One year, at the whim, really, of a Secretary of State, who's been found to have made his judgement wrongly on five different counts by the High Court.
Hogan Lovells: US-UK law firm’s revenue jumps 10 per cent and surpasses £2bn February 13, 2024 American-British law firm Hogan Lovells global revenue has jumped nearly 10 per cent over the last financial year, which sees the firm surpassing £2bn for the first time. Over 2023, the firm generated £2.15bn in revenue, which was up from the £1.97bn it posted over the previous year. In terms of its practices, its corporate [...]
NAD Clinic treatments: A boost for National Wellness Month August 6, 2024 One wellness trend that is continuing to grow momentum is NAD treatments, with Google searches increasing by 21 per cent last year alone.