British creativity sells abroad; we must nurture it in the provinces but respect London.

Creative Media NewsWednesday, 28 December 2022, 3:000

One of the greatest pleasures of this season has been the restoration of London to its former splendor, with its theatres and opera halls lit up and packed with people. The Royal Ballet’s Nutcracker and Henry V at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, a meditation on patriotism, what it means to be English, and a nation’s...

RAY MASSEY drives 600 miles in Peugeot’s plug-in hybrid 3008 GT SUV.

Creative Media NewsSaturday, 24 December 2022, 11:000

Given the recent weather, from the deep freeze’s cold arctic blasts to the mild winter sunshine, I needed a vehicle that could withstand all conditions. I discovered this versatility on a 600-mile round-trip in Peugeot’s range-topping electrified 3008 GT Premium Hybrid4 300 e-EAT8 compact SUV crossover, which provided ample opportunity to acquire a feel for...

Capital & Counties Properties and Shaftesbury’s merger will be investigated.

Creative Media NewsSaturday, 24 December 2022, 10:000

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) of the United Kingdom has initiated an investigation into the proposed merger between Capital & Counties Properties and Shaftesbury. It is evaluating whether a merger between the two companies would result in a “substantial reduction of competition in any or all UK markets.” The planned merger of Capital &...

We’re all in it together, which gives the global human body corporate integrity.

Creative Media NewsSaturday, 24 December 2022, 9:000

Like’reputation,’ ‘integrity’ is one of those words that business leaders and politicians use without considering what it means. Rishi Sunak asserted that he will serve as an honest prime minister, presumably as a means of distinguishing himself from his naive Conservative predecessors. The Financial Conduct Authority penalized Julius Baer International £18 million for “failing to...

From defence weapons to cow feed, how our tips helped you in 2022

Creative Media NewsSunday, 18 December 2022, 22:000

What will people have to say about the stock market in 2022? It was tumultuous, unfriendly, and occasionally hazardous. Emerging unsteadily from the pandemic, shares have been pummelling by the war in Ukraine, surging oil prices, high inflation, political uncertainty, and a loss in consumer, corporate, and investor confidence. Smaller businesses have been hit the...

After Covid almost caused its collapse, a high-street store has its busiest weekend ever.

Creative Media NewsWednesday, 14 December 2022, 10:000

During the coldest week of the year in Britain, one man could be excused for wearing a smile. Mark Neale, who started the first Mountain Warehouse in Swindon 25 years ago, is having a record-breaking week leading up to Christmas as fleeces, thermals, hats, gloves, socks, and ski jackets fly off the shelves. Last weekend...

Tui Giant returns to profit after raising winter trip tariffs by 28% pre-Covid, but shares plummet on rights concerns.

Creative Media NewsWednesday, 14 December 2022, 9:000

After two years of epidemic losses, Tui Group returned to profitability in its most recent fiscal year, demonstrating a turnaround. The FTSE 250-listed firm that operates vacations, hotels, cruise ships, and an airline generated underlying earnings of € 409 million (£ 352 million) for the year ending September 30, compared to a loss of €...

The age group twice as likely to breach drink drive limits the morning after a hard session

Creative Media NewsWednesday, 14 December 2022, 8:000

The results of a recent survey indicate that drivers aged 25 to 44 are twice as likely to believe they had driven intoxicated the morning after ingesting alcohol. According to a recent survey of 3,102 drivers conducted by the RAC, 8% of those between the ages of 25 and 44 believe they had been behind...

Metro Bank fined £10m for misleading financial data; bosses defend personal penalty.

Creative Media NewsTuesday, 13 December 2022, 3:000

The UK’s financial services regulator has fined Metro Bank around £10 million for providing incorrect information to investors in its quarterly results four years ago. Additionally, former chief executive Craig Donaldson and former chief financial officer David Arden have been ordered to pay £223,100 and £134,600, respectively, for knowledge of the violation. In its 2018...

Toby Carvery owner Mitchells & Butlers returns to profit despite rising energy and labor costs.

Creative Media NewsFriday, 9 December 2022, 3:000

Mitchells & Butlers has returned to profitability following the removal of pandemic restrictions, despite a “very difficult” trading environment. M&B’s operating profit for the year increased from £81 million to £124 million. The company, which includes the Toby Carvery, Harvester, and All Bar One brands, made an £8 million pre-tax profit for the year ending...

Long-rumored $100,000 2026 vehicle won’t be fully self-driving because of technology.

Creative Media NewsFriday, 9 December 2022, 2:000

Apple’s long-delayed and controversial automobile project has been trimmed back; the 2026 model will not be fully autonomous. According to a Bloomberg article, the Apple automobile, internally known as Titan, would have a steering wheel and pedals, which is a step down from the fully autonomous vehicle the company had originally envisioned. In 2014, it...

Tim Levene of Augmentum on tech flight and UK’s first listed fintech fund weathering storm

Creative Media NewsMonday, 5 December 2022, 6:000

While the fintech industry has been one of Britain’s major success stories in recent years, venture capital and private equity have dominated the investment landscape. Augmentum has long been touted as the only avenue for regular investors to obtain exposure to British fintech. Since its IPO in 2018, it has experienced robust demand from investors...

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