We need more humble leaders like the former Diageo CEO in our politics June 14, 2023 The former chief executive of Diageo, Ivan Menezes, passed away last week. He was the greatest example of a humble leader; we have many of those in business, but unfortunately not enough of them in politics, writes Josh Williams
FTSE 100 close: London indexes close lower over fears of further rate hikes and fragile housing market June 8, 2023 London’s main indexes closed lower on Thursday as investors feared further rate hikes and yet another report pointed to a gloomy future for the UKs’ housing market. The capital’s premier index fell 0.32 per cent to 7,599.74 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK [...]
House prices to stutter after Bank of England interest rate hikes June 4, 2023 House price growth is poised to stutter, new figures out this week are expected to show, as prospective homeowners are gradually priced out of the market by the Bank of England’s successive interest rate rises.
ESG360° May 30, 2023 ESG360° is the corporate portal for creating, executing and tracking company-wide ESG strategies. We support large companies in collecting and analysing primary value chain data to facilitate informed decision making for effective risk mitigation and to capitalise on opportunities. Events: Innovation Zero Conference London, May 24th – 25th 2023 The ESG360° team are attending Innovation [...]
Concours on Savile Row brings rare classics to free London event May 25, 2023 Back for its second year, Concours on Savile Row takes place on May 24 and 25, with a eclectic variety of classics and supercars on show.
Make your own Chelsea Flower Show winner on a London balcony May 25, 2023 The arrival of the Chelsea Flower Show has coincided with the first sustained spell of nice weather in a hitherto miserable 2023. Now Londoners can finally open their garden sheds and channel their inner Alan Titchmarsh, attempting to turn their outdoor spaces into something bright and spectacular. The Chelsea Flower Show this year is themed [...]
Young’s hopes for repeat of bumper year with Rugby World Cup on horizon May 25, 2023 Pub chain Young’s has continued to weather the economic storm posting a hike in revenues for the year thanks to Royal celebrations and an exceptionally hot summer last year. The 223 strong chain, which operates largely in London and the South-East, said that revenues were up 19.4 per to £368.9m compared to £309.m in the [...]
Excel boss says Elizabeth Line has been ‘transformational’ for City’s events industry May 24, 2023 The chief executive of London’s largest events venue, the Excel, has hailed the Elizabeth Line today as “transformational for the city’s events industry” as the high-speed route marks its first anniversary. Jeremy Rees, the boss of the Royal Docks site, said the rail route has led to a boom in visitor numbers, with the Excel [...]
I have a fear of flying – could easyJet’s Fearless Flying course cure me? May 24, 2023 First, a confession. I have my dream job, but recently it’s started to feel more like a nightmare. As a travel journalist, I’m in airports every month to write articles about destinations all over the world. Yet somehow in recent years, I’ve developed a fear of flying. True, I still get on planes regularly and [...]
Sadiq Khan: London councils need more power to take back empty properties May 23, 2023 The Mayor of London has today called on the government to devolve powers to local councils so they can set higher rates of council tax on vacant properties. It comes as part of a bid to bring back empty flats and houses to the struggling London market. “It’s a scandal that so many much-needed homes [...]