Why did Rishi Sunak decide to call an election now? It’s a combination of good economic news, avoiding more small boats and an NHS crisis and running out of options, …
May 2024
Non-invasive filler alternatives for healthier-looking skin
When wrinkles appear and gravity takes its toll on your face, you might consider invasive treatments like Botox and fillers. But with skincare tech improving, it’s worth holding off. You …
Why London’s commercial property sector is finally booming back
After a torrid few years, sentiment in London’s commercial property market appears to be improving. On Thursday, one of London’s biggest landlord’s GPE said it would raise up to £350m …
Rio Tinto should abandon London listing, says activist investor Palliser
Rio Tinto has come under pressure from an activist investor to abandon its primary London listing and unify its business in Australia, according to a report. UK-based fund Palliser …
British Cycling and Lloyds Bank announce long-term partnership
British Cycling and Lloyds Bank have announced a long-term deal which will see the high street bellwether feature as a lead partner of the two-wheeled discipline. As part of the …
Will National Grid’s £7bn fundraise be enough for its ambitions?
One of the biggest fundraisers in the UK this year just hit the market, with National Grid’s pitch to bring £7bn in over the next five years to fund its …
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is the action movie of the decade
Nine years have passed since George Miller slapped Hollywood around the face with the epic Mad Max: Fury Road. A continuation of the cult 80s movies, it featured no superheroes …
Losses widen for Cohens Chemist amid funding uncertainty
The business behind Cohens Chemist almost doubled its losses this year, with product shortages and inflation continuing to put pressure on the group. Parent company Gorgehead, which owns more than …
Bicester Village: Shoppers eyeing bargains on luxury help sales and profits surge
Shoppers seeking a bargain on luxury helped the company behind Bicester Village, which was founded by the family that owns the Empire State Building in New York, increase its sales …
Royal Mail owner IDS fails to post full year results on time as takeover bid looms
Royal Mail’s parent company International Distribution Services (IDS) has failed to deliver its full year trading update on time, scheduled for 7:00AM on Thursday morning, as a possible takeover hangs …