When Metro Bank became the first new high street bank in 100 years in 2010, it reflected that an arguably stagnant sector was getting a much-needed wake up call. More and more names have since entered the industry, but which are succeeding and what’s on the horizon for the newcomers
Latin American-themed restaurant chain Las Iguanas has been acquired by the Casual Dining Group, owner of Cafe Rouge and Bella Italia, for a sum of £85m.
Total revenues increased 11 per cent for Cineworld during the first half of 2015. Releases including Jurassic World showed there’s still value in the traditional film-going experience, but the rise of streaming services means the industry is under pressure to keep delivering.
Two Budget’s in three months, we are being spoilt. But can the business community expect much from a speech which is roundly considered to be dominated by austerity plans and welfare cuts
There are some guarantees when the temperature starts to rise in Britain. The papers are full of photos of zoo animals eating ice lollies, people who usually whinge about the rain and cold start to complain about the heat, and the Trade Unions give the impression that every business in the country is running a Victorian sweatshop.
Economists have long proposed many channels through which education may affect growth, but with the UK’s universities being under threat from international rivals and global businesses starting to pick up speed, now might be time to start listening.
The PR strategies taken by Thomas Cook and Merlin Entertainments – the company in charge of Alton Towers – have been notably different in the face of difficult situations involving both firms. There’s a lot to be learnt from each method, not least the sometimes overlooked asset of compassion.
London Technology Week (LTW) took place from 15-21 June and was a week of face-to-face events where some of the world’s most innovative products and personalities were on display. Niall O’Loughlin, marketing manager at 99designs, has unveiled the event highlights of the design industry.
Seagate’s Sof Socratous discusses the impact of bring your own device (BYOD), how it’s transforming the way SMEs store and access data at work, and the challenges a BYOD policy can bring.
Banking startup Mondo has confirmed its first funding round with Passion Capital investing £2m. It’s planning ahead and aims to offer a full current account in the first half of 2016.
