The chief executive of discount grocer Iceland has paid tribute to ambulance staff who “saved his life” after he collapsed near the finish line of the London Marathon. Richard Walker …
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Fresh train strikes to disrupt commuters in May as drivers walk out again
Train drivers at 16 rail companies will launch another series of one-day strikes in May, it has been announced. Members of the Aslef union, which represents 96 per cent of …
Mehek, Sadler’s Wells: A fusion of Kathak with contemporary dance
In Mehek the first thing that strikes you is how the dancers’ movement is led by the hands. Allow me to give you a quick primer: in classical western ballet, …
‘I can finally breathe’: Nelly Korda relief at equalling LPGA Tour record in Chevron win
Nelly Korda says she can “finally breathe now” after equalling the LPGA Tour record for the most consecutive wins and claiming her second major at the Chevron Championship. The world …
City of London has ‘record’ office leasing deals allaying hybrid work fears
The City of London had a record 331 office leasing deals in 2023, allaying concerns the Square Mile experienced a dip due to hybrid working patterns. London’s business and finance …
B Lab delays decision on whether Havas London will remain a ‘B Corp’
Media giant Havas’s B Corp certifications continue to hang in the balance after the gatekeeper of the revered accreditation chose to delay the results of its investigation into whether the …
The Big Curry Lunch at Guildhall: City of London dresses up to raise thousands
Princess Anne joins the Lord Mayor for his annual Big Curry Lunch at Guildhall, where thousands were raised for charity. By Adam Bloodworth “Come with me,” says Michael Mainelli, 695th …
Urenco: Revenue surge for government-backed uranium transport group’s UK arm
Revenue at the UK arm of Urenco, a company that transports uranium overseas, surged by almost £100m during 2023. Newly-filed accounts for Urenco UK Ltd, which is based in Cheshire, …
Peers call on regulator to halt ‘name and shame’ plans as City fury grows
An influential group of peers has called on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to halt plans to ‘name and shame’ the firms it is investigating as fury over the proposals …
Frenkel Topping posts double-digit revenue growth and a new acquisition
Frenkel Topping, specialist professional services firm, has reported double-digit growth in revenue and profit over the 2013 financial year, as the firm announces a new acquisition. Over the full-year of …