Nearly half of London workers expect to be in the office five days a week this year
The poll found that the most often cited reasons for not returning to the daily commute were travel costs and food and drink ...
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Marks and Spencer Group plc (MKS.L)
Waitrose is to bring back free coffee for shoppers even if they do not buy anything in its supermarkets, as it attempts to win back middle-class customers from arch-rival Marks & Spencer.
Oxford Street suffers fresh blow as Microsoft shuts flagship store
London’s Oxford Street has been dealt a fresh blow after Microsoft confirmed the closure of its flagship London store. The US ...
Wool Trade Remains Resilient Despite China Slump, According to Peter Ackroyd, Chairman of Campaign for Wool
The wool industry faced headwinds in 2024, particularly in China's luxury market, but saw growth in Japan and South Korea, as ...
London close: Stocks bounce after Wall Street tech sell-off
London stocks ended Tuesday on a positive note, as investors largely ignored Monday’s tech selloff that weighed on Wall ...
Why major retailers are leaving Oxford Street in 2025
Discover why major retail brands including Microsoft and Zara are closing stores on Oxford Street as the shopping district ...
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What the rise of bubble tea says about British high streets
Bubble tea is a kind of drink, generally sweet and peculiarly textured. It was invented in Taiwan in the late 20th century ...
The chancellor might be blamed - but Sainsbury's job cuts must be seen in the wider context
It is entirely reasonable of Sainsbury's to cut costs when confronted with a higher tax bill and more retailers will follow ...
Woolworths, Wilko and now WH Smith – why Britain’s high-street stalwarts don’t deserve to survive
With the news that another veteran retailer may be shutting its doors, Helen Coffey asks whether any of the UK’s heritage ...
LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 mixed as consumer confidence drops
The pound was quoted at USD1.2399 early on Friday in London, higher compared to USD1.2343 at the equities close on Thursday. The euro stood at USD1.0487, higher against USD1.0409. Against the yen, the ...
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Concerns voiced for Peterborough city centre as uncertainty grows over future of WH Smith
Concerns have been voiced for Peterborough city centre after retail giant WH Smith confirmed that it is looking to sell its ...