The Court of Appeal has overturned a landmark ruling that all journeys outside of London from private hire taxi firms should be paying VAT, in a judgment that will be …
July 2024
Sir Tim Martin comes out swinging after JD Wetherspoon compared to Amazon, Sports Direct and P&O Ferries
Sir Tim Martin has come out swinging after his pub giant JD Wetherspoon was branded a ‘crappy’ employer along with “the likes of Amazon, Sports Direct, P&O Ferries”. The chain …
Ocado: Shares in M&S-linked grocer tumble after being labeled ‘underperforming’
Shares in M&S-linked grocer Ocado have tumbled after being branded as ‘underperforming’ only a few weeks after being demoted from the FTSE 100. Ocado’s share price has been slashed by …
Why airport expansions fuelled by booming travel demand could be a double-edged sword
Airports are set to expand over the coming years thanks to a boom in travel demand despite more restrictive emissions regulations, analysts have forecast. Rising passenger numbers would drive “significant …
Fears over 2026 World Cup after dangerous crowd scenes mar Copa America final
Miami officials have pledged to review safety arrangements at the Hard Rock Stadium – a venue for the next World Cup – after fans were crushed at the Copa America …
Kane ‘heartbroken’ as beaten finalists England fly home from Euro 2024
England captain Harry Kane says he is “heartbroken” at their Euro 2024 final defeat by Spain on Sunday night as the team fly home from the tournament in Germany. For …
Natwest: UK government’s stake drops below 20 per cent as privatisation plan accelerates
The government has offloaded another chunk of its stake in Natwest today and taken its holding in the company below 20 per cent for the first time since the financial …
Use of Tiktok and Reddit for financial advice soars among Gen Z and Millennial investors
The use of Tiktok and Reddit for investment ideas from young investors has skyrocketed, as Gen Z and Millennials increasingly turn to social media for financial advice. The number of …
Burberry: Meet the new CEO charged with ‘rebalancing’ luxury brand as job cuts loom
Iconic British luxury brand Burberry has named Joshua Schulman as its fourth boss in a decade in a surprise shake-up for the beleaguered label. He will replace Jonathan Akeroyd, who …
Investment in London’s prime property market dried up as super-wealthy downsized
Competition from Dubai and concerns about the Labour government’s tax and spend priorities have led investment in London’s super prime property market to dry up, as the world’s super rich …