New efforts to expand the growth of Britain’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are underway as the Government today announced the formation of a Small Business Council and an update …
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Schuh creates almost 350 jobs as sales take £50m step forward
Schuh created almost 350 jobs as its sales surged by nearly £50m, new documents have revealed. The Scotland-headquartered footwear retailer increased its headcount from 3,633 to 3,977 in the year …
Bank of England warns inflation to touch two per cent in spring – but will pick up again
Inflation will briefly touch two per cent in the spring but remain above target in two years time, according to new forecasts from the Bank of England. The Bank published …
Till the Stars Come Down review: Reality TV meets Greek tragedy
The latest offering from Beth Steel (ex-NT writer-in-residence) is a stonking family drama underpinned by a strong state-of-the-nation sentiment. You’ve probably been at a wedding like the one portrayed in …
Atelier Fedro Gaudenzi has £12k piece stolen from Savile Row property
The Savile Row atelier Fedro Gaudenzi has had a jumpsuit worth £12,000 robbed from his Mayfair store. Gaudenzi describes two “well dressed” women in their 20s or 30s entering the …
Gymbox takes over Morley’s for free chicken and memberships challenge
This is a union forged in protein heaven. Morley’s, one of London’s most iconic chicken shops has partnered with fitness brand Gymbox for a cycling challenge to win free chicken …
Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton add European spice to 2024 LIV Golf League
Dialogue over a merger of interests between LIV Golf, the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour continues, but in the meantime the arms race between the organisations shows no …
Ferrari: Record year sees supercar maker race past one billion euro milestone
Net profits at Ferrari exceeded €1bn (£853.7m) for the first time in its history in 2023, the Italian supercar maker’s chief executive has announced. In a statement, Benedetto Vigna said …
Square Mile and Me: Gareth Banner
Each week we ask a City figure to take a trip down memory lane. Today, Gareth Banner, managing director at The Ned, talks history and hospitality in the Square Mile. …
Ainsley Harriott: TV freed me from racist London restaurants
Ainsley Harriott talks about kitchen racism in the 1980s, living with the memes and his new cookery show about Malta Britons are spoiled for TV legends: Lineker for footy, Hammond …