The group behind The White Company has seen its turnover surge past £500m thanks to the success of menswear brand Charles Tyrwhitt, it has been revealed. Newly-filed accounts with Companies …
May 2024
Why employers can benefit by taking maternal mental health more seriously
This week marks the start of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, and businesses are being encouraged to play a greater part in ensuring employees get support in talking about mental …
Former Bank of England governor Lord Mervyn King named as next MCC president
The former governor of the Bank of England, Lord Mervyn King, has been unveiled as the next president of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), home to Lord’s. King, who led …
Ignore the haters: why Sauvignon Blanc is defiantly back in fashion
Ignore the haters, Sauvignon Blanc is the wine to care about this spring, says Libby Brodie I am not alone in being perplexed by the weather right now. Sunshine and …
Takeover bids, millionaire CEOs and angry members: Building societies are looking a lot like the big banks
Britain’s building societies have long established themselves as boring, sensible and democratic alternatives to the major banks. However, the first few months of 2024 have raised questions over these hallmarks. …
Disgraced Wimbledon star Boris Becker is no longer bankrupt
The former world number one tennis player, Boris Becker, is no longer in bankruptcy in the UK after a court lifted the suspension on Wednesday because fulfilled “his obligations”. Becker …
London leads as number of new UK tech companies hits five year high
London has continued to prove its popularity as a tech hub after the highest number of UK technology companies were incorporated in the capital during the first quarter of 2024. …
Pity Monty Panesar – he’s being exploited by George Galloway
Former England cricketer Monty Panesar has no idea what he’s getting himself into in standing to be an MP for George Galloway’s party, says Jack Mendel George Galloway’s recruitment of …
‘Superstar designer’ Adrian Newey tipped to join Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari after quitting Red Bull
Adrian Newey, the “superstar designer” credited with masterminding Red Bull’s dominance of Formula 1, is being tipped to join fellow Briton Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari after confirming his departure from …
Voter ID: Everything you need to know for the mayoral elections
The London mayoral election is taking place this Thursday and for the first time Londoners will have to show photo ID to cast their votes. Under new rules brought in …