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Justin King Backs £50m Fund to Invest in Hospitality Firms
A consortium of high-net-worth individuals, spearheaded by Justin King, former chief executive of J Sainsbury, has raised £50 million to pursue acquisitions within the premium restaurant sector. Named Hestia Hospitality, after the Greek goddess symbolising home and hospitality, the consortium aims to target £100 million in revenues within three years.Continue Reading
Interpath Advisory Faces Losses as Middleton Family Business Collapses
Interpath Advisory, the City firm overseeing the insolvency of the business operated by the parents of the Princess of Wales, faces a setback as it grapples with costs surpassing £260,000, rendering it unable to recover the full fees owed for the project. Following the collapse of Carole and Michael Middleton’sContinue Reading
Shop Price Inflation Hits Two-Year Low, Fuelling Expectations of Interest Rate Cut
Shop price inflation has plummeted to its lowest level in over two years, signalling a potential path for the Bank of England to slash interest rates in the coming months, recent reports reveal. According to data from the British Retail Consortium and NielsenIQ, the annual rate of price growth inContinue Reading
Why women’s rugby needs its own injury prevention strategy
With the Women’s Six Nation’s Championship underway, there is mounting public concern regarding the risk of injuries to players. In recent years there has been a significant rise in the number of women playing rugby. Women now make up one-quarter of the global rugby playing population. But despite the factContinue Reading
Finland is the happiest country in the world – but our research suggests the rankings are wealth and status-oriented
Cast Of Thousands/Shutterstock Finland steadily ranks as the happiest country in the world. In March 2024 the country was, for the seventh year in a row, ranked as the happiness champion. The ranking is based on one simple question, using a ladder metaphor, that is asked to people across nearlyContinue Reading
Team GB slammed for ‘insulting’ decision to change Union flag to pink and purple
Sports fans have criticised Team GB’s Union flag after it turned pink and purple. People have hit out at the “diverse design” of the flag after designers for the team branded the red, white and blue colours of the flag as “not unique”. It comes in the wake of theContinue Reading
Barbara Rush death: It Came From Outer Space actor dies aged 97
Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Barbara Rush, the actor best known for her starring role in classic Fifties sci-fi horror It Came from Outer Space, has died. She was 97.Continue Reading
10 UX UI Design Stats and Trends that Will Dominate 2024
In the ever-evolving world of technology, user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design play pivotal roles in shaping how individuals interact with digital platforms. As we step into 2024, designers continue to push boundaries, incorporating cutting-edge technologies and innovative approaches to enhance user engagement. This article explores the latestContinue Reading
10 Essential Tips for Retirement Planning
Retirement planning is a crucial aspect of financial stability, yet it often gets pushed aside amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life. However, with the right approach and knowledge, securing your future can be less daunting. In this article, we’ll delve into 10 essential tips for retirement planning thatContinue Reading
Exploring The Influences Behind Bitcoin’s Market Value
Although Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are seen as the most stable digital currencies, a substantial portion of their volatility can be attributable to certain factors, which can sometimes leave investors baffled as to which factors they should use as underlying determinants of the currency’s price. In 2009, the main idea aboutContinue Reading