The veteran chief of Schroders, Peter Harrison, is set to retire next year after eight years at the helm, the firm announced today. In a statement to the market, the …
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London Underground to face more strikes this week as customer service managers to walk out
The London Underground is set for disruption this week as customer service managers announced further strike action. Members of the TSSA union will walk-out on Friday 26 April, with disruption …
Pretty Little Thing founders venture into the world of luxury interior design
Adam Kamani and Umar Kamani, the Manchester brothers who founded the fast-fashion brand Pretty Little Thing are venturing into the world of luxury interior design. It comes one year after …
Weapons investing is ‘ethical’, says Sunak. Is he right?
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has defended the private sector investing in the weapons industry as “ethical”, as an argument rages over whether sustainable investing can align with the global war …
Tortilla Mexican Grill to ‘double down’ on franchising as revenue leaps
Chain restaurant Tortilla Mexican Grill said it will “double down” on franchising to help capitalise on growth opportunities in both the UK and internationally. It forms part of a five …
Zendaya continues blistering form with tennis movie Challengers
While many find the sport of tennis a bit stuffy, Hollywood has found romance on the court for years. From British rom-com Wimbledon to steamy thriller Match Point, filmmakers have …
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson: Former DUP leader released on bail over sex charges
Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been released on continuing bail after he appeared in court to face a number of historical sex charges, including one count of rape. …
Big Ben’s clock stopped this morning. Here’s why and when London’s most iconic watch will restart
As one of London’s most iconic landmarks, Big Ben fell silent this morning and everyone noticed. The Victoria Tower, which houses the Great Bell, i.e. Big Ben, stopped chiming on …
I.S.S. film review: this space thriller is thought-provoking
The isolation of space is given a new twist for these tense political times in thriller I.S.S., set aboard The International Space Station. Oscar winner Ariana DeBose plays Dr. Kira …
Ryanair unveils UK growth plans but O’Leary trashes ‘Dad’s Army’ air traffic control
Ryanair is planning to create 1,000 jobs in the UK by 2030 as part of a set of ambitious growth plans over the rest of the decade. The Irish carrier, …