JD Wetherspoon has reported another successful quarter after outperforming the wider hospitality market again, although boss Tim Martin has warned on the effects of taxing the sector too hard. The …
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Google UK cuts 400 jobs as turnover nears £3bn
The UK arm of Google cut almost 400 jobs during its latest financial year as its turnover neared the £3bn mark, it has been revealed. The London-headquartered division reduced its …
Cotswolds Distillery releases limited edition Wychwood Harvest
Cotswolds Distillery, the best-selling English whisky producer, has released a new limited edition single malt this week, with only 1,500 bottles available. The Cotswolds Wychwood Harvest Single Malt Whisky became …
JCB billionaire banks record £866m pay day
The billionaire Bamford family paid themselves £866m despite JCB’s sales and profit being slashed in 2024, it has been revealed. The Staffordshire-headquartered manufacturer issued the huge dividend which was up …
FTSE 100 Live: Wetherspoon results, gold edges higher
Good morning from the City AM liveblog team. There is no clearer sign of the scale of political turmoil the past nine months than the soaring price of gold. The …
Allianz Stadium Twickenham can be hub for global overseas sport
On Saturday Argentina and South Africa will play a regular season Rugby Championship match at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham. But this is not out of the ordinary for the capital; …
End backward, outdated Sunday trading laws!
Restrictions on large stores trading hours on Sundays are a relic of a bygone era which strangle high streets and hold back growth, says Mark Allatt In an era where …
AI healthtech Cera can slash NHS emissions, new study finds
An AI-powered model for home healthcare can reduce carbon emissions by around 15 times compared with hospital care, new research has found, adding an environmental dimension to the case for …
Green is good: How has Blank Street taken over London?
Given the ubiquity of Blank Street’s pastel green branding across the capital, it is almost surprising to think the New York-based company only opened its first London shop in the …
Why The Bowls Club should win big at Toast the City
Ahead of the Toast the City awards taking place this October, celebrating the best culture in the Square Mile, we meet some of the nominees: this week it’s The Bowls Club. Why does …