Vodafone makes first ever ‘holographic call’ using 5G tech September 20, 2018 Vodafone today announced it had successfully made the first ever 5G "holographic call", as part of its trials of the new mobile network as it announced plans to have 1,000 5G sites by 2020. The company showed the call between its offices in Manchester and its Future Ready conference in Newbury, projecting a live image [...]
Office Space: In the first of our new series exploring London’s most stunning HQs, we explore designer Tom Dixon’s new offices in King’s Cross September 20, 2018 For some companies, an office is simply a place for their employees to sit, or a meeting space for clients. For Tom Dixon, it’s a showroom, a business hub, a hip hangout, a restaurant, an arts and crafts school and a community outreach facility. There are also employees, of course, sitting behind desks and computers, [...]
Retail sales beat expectations as shoppers continue spending spree September 20, 2018 Retail sales volumes beat expectations and rose 0.3 per cent in August as British shoppers continued to spend. The Office for National Statistics data showed sales jumped 3.3 per cent on August last year. There were increases across all sectors except food, clothing and petrol. Read more: Retail industry fears 'tipping point' amid looming business [...]
Cyber insurance, the Great Fire of London, and the need for digital fire fighters in the modern day September 20, 2018 A quick history lesson for you. Earlier this month, we commemorated the 352nd anniversary of the Great Fire of London, which destroyed 13,200 homes, as well as St Paul’s Cathedral. The giant Monument is a stone’s throw from the City A.M. offices. The fire blazed from 2 to 6 September, and the inhabitants of London [...]
Pullman Hotels: Designed for your world September 20, 2018 | Sponsored Pullman Hotels & Resorts believe a new kind of traveller needs a new kind of hotel. A place right in the heart of the city in the world’s most exciting destinations. Where intrepid adventurers, global nomads and seasoned travellers can get to work… and relax and play. Where they can be inspired by a [...]
Nestle announces plans to put skin health unit up for sale September 20, 2018 Food giant Nestle today announced plans to sell or spin off its skin health business, prompting speculation the company could get rid of its €26bn stake in L’Oréal. The company said the move was part of efforts to sharpen its focus on food, beverage and nutritional health products, adding that opportunities for Nestle Skin Health were "outside [...]
French Connection losses deepen as it rues tough trading environment September 20, 2018 Retailer French Connection said it was still on track to return to profitability by the end of the year despite reporting declining revenues. Its shares took a six per cent hit on Thursday morning after the update. The figures Group revenues took a 2.4 per cent hit to fall to £58.1m, as the company said [...]
DEBATE: Is there a silver lining for consumers to the increased inflationary pressures? September 20, 2018 Is there a silver lining for consumers to the increased inflationary pressures? Emma-Lou Montgomery, associate director for personal investing at Fidelity International, says YES. A little inflation can be a good thing. It’s a sign of an improving economy, and it means that your debts – providing that your income rises in line with or [...]
Housing construction is stuck in the dark ages – time to embrace modern methods September 20, 2018 Imagine if there were an off-the-shelf solution to London’s housing shortage. Well, imagination could become reality: the nine-metre-high structure built from cross-laminated timber on show during the London Design Festival this week highlights that the technology is there. But this impressive prototype design is far from the UK’s traditional approach to building homes. Read more: [...]
Aston Martin confirms London IPO could drive valuation to over £5bn September 20, 2018 Aston Martin’s IPO could value it at over £5bn, it confirmed today. The luxury carmaker is getting into gear for its stock market debut, setting its share price range as between £17.50 and £22.50 for ordinary shares. Read more: Aston Martin to hire Penny Hughes to lead £5bn float That range would give the British [...]