Time to celebrate: Morning Wire app users can enjoy a free pint of Singha thanks to Shepherd Neame September 7, 2023 We're celebrating the launch of our app - with a cool pint of Singha, courtesy of Shepherd Neame
Online Safety Bill: Tech bosses slam fresh government statement September 7, 2023 The UK government has denied its stance on the controversial Online Safety Bill has changed despite admitting that the technology to access messages without compromising user privacy does not currently exist. The bill has come under intense scrutiny from tech companies as it seeks to override encryption to scan online messages sent in the UK [...]
Starbucks cheers ‘good progress’ in plan for 100 new UK shops September 7, 2023 Coffee giant Starbucks has hailed “good progress” in its expansion plans to open 100 new stores in the UK over the current year. The chain said it has also “maintained strong, double-digit growth” in the UK in recent months despite pressure on consumer spending due to the rising cost of living. On Thursday, the retail [...]
Brexit: Dover port chief calls for transition period ahead of new EU border checks September 7, 2023 The chief executive of the Port of Dover has called for a transition period to avoid significant disruption next year when the EU’s new border control system starts.
M&G injects £31m into holographic car display firm Envisics September 7, 2023 Global investor M&G has given a $40m (£31.9m) boost to Envisics, an augmented reality firm, to help grow their holographic car displays.
You’ve downloaded the app – now claim your free pint! September 7, 2023 We have teamed up with independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame to offer a free pint of Singha, the original Thai beer, to the first 500 Morning Wire readers who download our new app today*. Pick up your pint at one of Shepherd Neame’s five characterful City pubs: East India Arms; Samuel Pepys; Jamaica Wine House; Cock [...]
Spotify slams report of gangs using platform for money laundering as ‘work of fiction’ September 6, 2023 Spotify has hit back at an investigation by a Swedish newspaper that said the music streamer's platform was allegedly being used by gangs to launder their ill-gotten gains via fake streams.
Ann Summers: Turnover reaches over £100m as lingerie retailer plots store expansion September 6, 2023 The erotic retailer, which has 88 stores across the UK and Ireland, plans to open four or five more stores in 2024, a new filing posted on Companies House shows.
This Spanish island has been called best for a September holiday September 6, 2023 It’s nice enough in London right now that you could pull up a towel and spend the weekend lazing around the edge of The Serpentine in Hyde Park – but if you are planning a September holiday then we’ve got a tip. According to the team at Skyscanner, the Spanish island of Ibiza is the [...]
TRG: Profits soar as Wagamama owner defies drab outlook for casual dining market September 6, 2023 TRG, which owns a slew of casual dining chains and pubs, its most popular being Japanese inspired eatery Wagamama, reported a 10 per cent rise in total revenue during the term to £467.4m.