UK stock markets have started the month on the back foot, with a spike in Rightmove shares failing to lift the FTSE 100 into positive territory. The blue chip index was down 12.79 points, or 0.15%, to close at 8,363.84 on Monday. The dip was despite shares in property portalContinue Reading
Department store business Harrods handed its Qatari owners £180 million in dividends for the past year after it bucked weakness in luxury spending. The Knightsbridge retailer is owned by the state of Qatar through its sovereign wealth fund – the Qatar Investment Authority – which bought the business in 2010.Continue Reading
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has confirmed it plans to continue with its claim for up to £3 billion in damages against the estate of tech tycoon Mike Lynch after his death in last month’s superyacht disaster. The US tech giant won a UK High Court civil claim against Mr LynchContinue Reading
The UK’s manufacturing sector grew at its fastest pace for more than two years last month as inflationary pressures for firms and customers showed signs of easing, according to new data, The closely watched S&P Global UK manufacturing PMI survey recorded a reading of 52.5 for August, up from 52.1Continue Reading
Lift modernization is a process where an existing elevator system is modified to improve its performance, safety, and efficiency characteristics. This can range from retrofitting system control, motors, doors, and safety systems to replacing the whole lift car along with the hoistway equipment in some cases. It is usually carriedContinue Reading
The conversation surrounding a four-day workweek has gained significant momentum, with key figures like Angela Rayner, the UK Labour Party’s deputy leader, advocating for this model. She is understood to be consulting with trade unions and businesses ahead of new legislation expected in the autumn. Since April, workers have alreadyContinue Reading
A minister has denied the Government is “attacking the hospitality industry” with plans to ban smoking in pub beer gardens. Commons Leader Lucy Powell said if the Government decided to implement a ban on outdoor smoking ministers would consult the hospitality industry about the potential impact on businesses. Prime MinisterContinue Reading
In an era where competition among eateries is fierce, and guest expectations are continuously evolving, leveraging technology and innovative strategies to enhance restaurant bookings is more crucial than ever. Owners and managers seeking effective ways to fill their tables can turn to advanced solutions that not only streamline operations butContinue Reading
The much-anticipated Oasis reunion tour is set to deliver more than just nostalgic hits; it’s expected to inject a significant boost into the UK economy, a move that could prove beneficial for the Labour party. According to Paul Haywood-Schiefer, Senior Manager at audit and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg, the fervourContinue Reading
Choosing between leading two iconic supercar brands might seem like an enviable dilemma, but for Adrian Hallmark, who has moved from Bentley to Aston Martin Lagonda, it’s a decision fraught with risks. Hallmark, 61, steps in as Aston Martin’s fourth chief executive in as many years, taking the reins atContinue Reading
