A new musical and film adaptation have dropped at the same time, says Olivia Plumtree Way before the Saltburn-effect took hold, there was Cruel Intentions. Apparently, there’s just something about …
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The Saltburn lesson: clothes and costume are different
Full disclosure: I saw Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn before Christmas and, after an uneven first 20 minutes, I was absolutely dazzled. The sumptuous, sinister, stylish film was an ascending spiral of …
Uefa chief Boban sensationally quits over issues with president Ceferin
Uefa’s chief football officer has sensationally quit the European football body in protest over new rules that could see president Aleksander Ceferin extend his term limits. Zvonimir Boban resigned in …
Budget-conscious Brits turn to local businesses for shopping needs
As budget-conscious Brits look for ways to save on cash, alternative shopping solutions are beginning to shine a new light on local high streets. Some 64 per cent of consumers …
IG Group shares down: ‘Unexciting markets’ cause 21 per cent profit drop
IG Group experienced a 21 per cent drop in adjusted profits before tax in the second half of 2023, which acting CEO Charlie Rozes credited to “unexciting markets” for its …
Auto finance industry could face £16bn in compensation payouts from FCA probe
UK auto lenders could be hit by up to £16bn in compensation payments after the City watchdog confirmed its probe in historic commission arrangements would look at cases going back …
Halfords remains confident despite sales falling below expectations
Halfords has said it remains confident despite its third quarter sales falling below expectations. The Redditch-headquartered group added it has been boosted by a “strong start” to its final quarter, …
Workspace: London office provider’s chief to retire after 16 years at the helm
Flexible office provider Workspace will kick off the recruitment process for a new chief executive, following the retirement of its current boss. Graham Clemett, who has served nearly 16 years …
Worst corporate jargon of the week: Bandwidth
Every one of us has been an email chain which is borderline unintelligible for the amount of corporate lingo thrown in there. At City A.M., we’re taking a stand and …
FTSE 100: Markets dip lower ahead of ECB meeting, IG group shares plunge
London’s FTSE indexes opened lower on Thursday as wariness about the likely path of interest rates resurfaced ahead of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) latest decision. The FTSE 100 dipped …