Bicycle and car parts retailer Halfords has reported a rise in half-year profits, helped by a sharp increase in sales of bikes. Pre-tax profits rose 5.2 per cent to £44.6m for the six months to 27 September, with total sales up 7.7 per cent to... Read More
It’s that time of year again when children all over the world start writing their lists to Santa in hope of receiving the toys and gifts that they desire. But as we all know, only the ones that have been good all year will get the toys they deserve. But... Read More
Remembrance Day is one of the most important days in the calendar, giving UK citizens the opportunity to keep our country’s veterans and fallen soldiers in mind. Across the country, offices, schools and shops will all fall silent at 11am in order to mark... Read More
The supermarket sector is one of the most competitive in British retailing, with the top four constantly attempting to outdo each other with special offers, price comparisons and consumer ratings. However, while Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s have tended to... Read More
The Russian Federation Council has passed amendments to the Tax Code increasing taxes on commercial real estate across the country, despite protests from business owners that the new system will likely damage small businesses. The amendments... Read More
The Royal Brompton hospital is to sell 3.5 acres of prime location land in Chelsea. The three sites in question border King’s Road and Fulham Road and will be sold for residential and commercial development. The land sale has been described as one of... Read More
Although business confidence is soaring and customer demand is growing as a result of the upturn in the economy, many small businesses are still struggling financially thanks to rising business costs. In fact, a new survey has found that business costs are... Read More
Britons are now leading their European neighbours when it comes to a spot of culture, a new survey reveals. According to the study, conducted by the Brussels-based Eurobarometer, Britain now takes the top place in nine key cultural measures. For instance,... Read More
Marks and Spencer this week reported another fall in non-food sales. Like-for-like sales dropped by 1.5 per cent compared with the same period last year. Food sales increased by 2.5 per cent, leaving pre-tax profits virtually unchanged at £280.6m.... Read More
Facebook has hired world renowned architect Frank Gehry to design the interior of the company’s new Euston offices. The 84 year old has also been appointed to carry out the same task at the social network’s Dublin HQ. Architect Frank Gehry Gehry,... Read More
