London’s Heathrow airport has said a new £10 charge for visa-exempt passengers travelling through the hub is a “huge blow,” despite reporting a second consecutive month of record passenger traffic. Some 6.7m passengers passed through the hub in March, up eight percent from the previous year and bringing the year-to-date figure to 18.5m. North American […]
Tesco, Britain’s largest private employer, is set to reward its workforce with a £70 million “thank you” bonus in recognition of their contributions to the company’s soaring profits. The announcement comes as Tesco reported a staggering nearly 160% increase in profits, positioning itself as a dominant player in the fiercely competitive retail market. More than […]
Lawrence Stroll, the executive chairman of Aston Martin, has reiterated the luxury carmaker’s commitment to producing petrol hybrid vehicles well into the mid-2030s, defying the industry trend towards electric-only cars. Stroll’s statement comes as a clear departure from the stance of other British heritage brands such as Jaguar, Bentley, and Rolls-Royce, all of which have […]
A recent anonymous online poll conducted by RollonFriday, a prominent law industry website, has revealed troubling insights into billing practices among lawyers, with over a third of respondents admitting to padding their time sheets. The practice, known as “time dumping,” involves adding time to clients’ bills that was not actually incurred. Of the nearly 900 […]
The UK government has announced a significant investment of more than £55 million to enhance facial recognition systems, including the deployment of mobile units equipped with live facial recognition technology on crowded high streets, as part of a renewed effort to tackle shoplifting. This initiative comes alongside proposals for stricter punishments aimed at serial or […]
Next and Frasers Group have emerged as potential buyers for Ted Baker’s European retail business, signalling interest in salvaging the fashion label after its recent collapse into administration. Both companies are in discussions with administrators at Teneo Advisory to explore the possibility of acquiring all or parts of Ted Baker’s operations. The collapse of No […]
eBay has made a significant move in the fight against fashion waste by abolishing fees for the sale of second-hand clothing on its platform, aiming to encourage more people to participate in the circular economy of fashion. This decision, effective immediately, underscores the company’s commitment to sustainability and its efforts to rival prominent second-hand clothing […]
Barclays, a prominent high street banking giant, has launched a legal challenge against a ruling by the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) regarding a commission payment made for car finance, signalling mounting apprehension among major lenders regarding potential compensation obligations. The legal dispute revolves around a decision made by the FOS last June, which found Barclays […]
Ted Baker, the renowned fashion retailer, has revealed plans to close 15 of its stores across the United Kingdom in the coming weeks, resulting in the loss of hundreds of jobs. The closures follow the company’s collapse into administration last month, with further redundancies anticipated at its head office. The closures will affect approximately 245 […]
Mattel, the company behind the beloved Scrabble board game, has introduced a new cooperative mode designed to enhance social interaction and inclusivity among players. The innovative Scrabble Together edition features a double-sided board and helper cards, offering a more collaborative gameplay experience. Players team up to complete goal cards at their chosen challenge level, utilizing […]