Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies has announced plans to delist from the London Stock Exchange, in another blow for the embattled bourse. The biopharma firm, which makes painkillers using cannabis, said continued …
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May 2024
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South by Southwest to come to London in huge boost for capital’s creative sector
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The leading tech and creativity festival, South by Southwest (SXSW), is launching a London edition—its first European venture—in June of next year in a major vote of confidence in the …
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Direct Line hikes prices as it tries to reassure investors it’s on track
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Insurer Direct Line has hiked consumer prices and boosted its gross written premium across its three main divisions as the firm tries to bolster investor confidence in its new turnaround strategy. …
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Now ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ anthem is banned in latest totalitarian crackdown
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A Hong Kong court has banned the pro-democracy anthem Glory to Hong Kong in a further sign of China’s chilling attack on free speech in the once separate territory. Whilst …
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Boohoo struggles continue with earnings and sales down – and losses mounting
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Online fashion retailer Boohoo’s full-year results painted a grim picture as its earnings, revenue and sales all dropped – while losses swelled to £159m. The company said its annual core …
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HS2 ‘will finish at Euston’ – but it’ll cost taxpayers another billion
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The UK government will give HS2 the go-ahead for a 4.5 mile tunnel under Central London within weeks, with the embattled project funded by taxpayer cash, it has been reported. …
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Escape Hunt and Boom Battle Bar owner XP Factory toasts good start to year
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Novelty bar and experience provider XP Factory has continued to benefit from the consumer recovery, with its brands reporting double-digit revenue growth in the first quarter. XP Factory, the owner …
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The Camberwell Arms’ Mike Davies on his top London restaurants
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Each week we ask one of London’s hospitality gurus where they like to dine on their day off – this time around we quizzed Mike Davies, chef director of The …
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Paul Lawrie: Ryder Cup topped Open win – golf needs more cut-throat match play
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Paul Lawrie lifted the Claret Jug after winning the Open Championship, the holy grail for any British golfer, yet he says it was the Ryder Cup that moved him the …
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Don’t let Labour put FDI at risk
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A Labour government would threaten London’s position as Europe’s top destination for FDI. Only one part knows how to create an attractive regulatory and investment environment, says Lord Johnson One …