The lockdown saw small and medium-sized businesses struggle during the months of April and May. Many enterprises that could not adapt to the lockdown relied on the government’s initiatives to help them weather the storm. Whilst sales dropped off, new data from Powered Now shows that businesses in the trades are
It has evolved into one of the country’s favourite antique, retro, reclaim and vintage events, Henley Décor Fair 2020 (previously Fawley Decorative Fair), is coming to Henley-on-Thames this year and will be held at Greenlands Park, Fawley, Henley on Thames from 11-13 September 2020. There
Charity funding for medical research has plunged by 41%, in a blow for researchers working to battle diseases and save lives, Shadow Science Minister Chi Onwurah has outlined today. Charity-funded research has been severely impacted by Covid-19, with charities projecting it will take more than four years
Pub landlords could become shopkeepers thanks to new plans to turn Covid hit boozers into retail outlets. Foodie chain Eat17 is offering stressed landlords the chance to franchise a store directly into bars across Britain. Boss James Brundell said: “Landlords can utilise floor space to
Fulham & Chelsea residents can now test out the UK’s fastest on-demand supermarket which delivers groceries in just 15 minutes. Startup Weezy is piloting its service there having raised £1M investment. There are plans to expand to 15 more sites across London by the end
London Councils has stated its strong opposition to “any moves towards a planning free-for-all”. Responding to the government’s white paper on planning policy, London Councils expressed concern that the changes will severely restrict boroughs’ ability to uphold quality standards and to ensure affordable housing targets
Following the launch of Samsung’s new suite of power devices, Samsung KX is the go-to space for experiencing this cutting-edge technology. London’s hub of innovation offers a hands-on journey like no other. The new releases are showcased in a uniquely connected display, allowing guests to
An elegant, recently refurbished and restored Arts & Crafts townhouse at 20 Old Queen Street in Westminster, which was originally the London home of business tycoon Henry G. Spicer, the director of Spicer Paper Merchants, once the world’s largest paper manufacturer, has come to market
New study by Mode Banking analysts reveals that in today’s historic low interest environment more and more crypto holders in the UK are topping up their Bitcoin (BTC) interest accounts. In April 2020, when Mode first started offering 5% APY on BTC, many but not
A man has been convicted of rape after committing a serious sexual attack on a lone woman in Lewisham. At Woolwich Crown Court, on Monday, 3 August, Danut Bulboana, 21 (01.07.99), of no fixed abode, was found guilty of two counts of rape and one