Green Santa to set sail on the River Thames Uber Boat by Thames Clippers launches UK’s first floating eco-friendly Santa pop up Less than a quarter of Brits aware that Father Christmas originally wore green More than half of consumers looking for sustainable choices this Christmas, with Londoners most eco-conscious To mark the arrival of new hybrid boat Celestial Clipper, Green Santa will sail through London on 17 December aboard one of the Thames’ newest hybrid passenger ferries Less than a quarter (23 per cent) of Brits are aware that Father Christmas’s iconic clothing was originally green, according to new research…
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Drinking culture continues to change across the UK, as it’s revealed a quarter (24%) of Brits are now going alcohol-free at weddings, with the #drywedding hashtag seeing a surge on TikTok at over 5.6 million views. Samantha Gilchrist, CEO of the UK’s largest wedding venue collection, The Gilchrist Collection, conducted a survey of 2,000 UK adults and found that almost half (47%) of those who had attended a wedding in the last five years didn’t drink alcohol during at least one of the events they had been to. Key Survey Findings: Quarter of Brits (24%) don’t drink alcohol at weddings, according to new study Dry Wedding trend being driven by 18-34-year-olds,…
The death of Black Friday: online sales drop 12% in the UK compared to 2022, shows Signifyd data In keeping with muted Black Friday shopping overall, online sales dropped 12% in the UK compared to Black Friday 2022, according to holiday sales data from commerce-protection provider Signifyd. As expected, inflation appeared to be the Grinch who stole Black Friday, as online shoppers, worn down by higher prices, barely spent more per order than last year and placed dramatically fewer of them. Total online orders were down 10% in the UK over a year ago. One bright spot for merchants: The portion…
Nearly a third of global firms aren’t currently monitoring employee fraud, exposing their business to greater risks as new forms of deception emerge. This concerning fact was uncovered by employment screening and identity expert, Sterling. According to a poll conducted during its recent webinar, Fraud and the new world of work: How to reduce risk, 29% of employers worldwide currently don’t have a system in place to track fraud in the workplace. However, as Sterling highlighted, the growing sophistication of fraudulent schemes — both globally and regionally — makes this, along with the rescreening of staff, critical. The firm highlighted the…
London is the second WORST city in the UK for mould Almost half of Londoners (49%) have mould in their bathrooms Experts reveal the dangers of mould and how to protect your home and family 9 in 10 Londoners have mould in their home Homebase have created a helpful heatmap showing the most common places dangerous mould could be hiding in your home. London has been revealed as the city with the second worst mould problem in the UK, with 9 in 10 living among it (88%), leading to potentially harmful effects for humans and pets. With mould most common…
FESTIVE FIBS! BRITS REVEAL THE MOST BIZARRE EXCUSES USED TO ESCAPE A SOCIAL OBLIGATION THIS CHRISTMAS Almost 2 out of 5 (38%) Brits feel obligated to attend social gatherings during the festive season, even if they don’t want to, new research from SIXT UK unveils Some of the most questionable excuses used to get away from social gatherings include ‘I need to wash my hair’, ‘my home is flooded’ and ‘I need to clean my granny’s gutters’ Nearly a quarter (23%) are more likely to create an excuse over the Christmas period than any other time of year With the festive season…
ENSO ENSURES LONDON-WIDE COVERAGE FOR EV TYRE REVOLUTION WITH NEW FITTING PARTNERS ENSO expands EV tyre services across London, with new partners, offering a festive 50% discount London’s electric taxi drivers can now get a set of four double-A rated EV tyres for £240 ENSO is a finalist in Prince William’s The Earthshot Prize, highlighting its commitment to reducing the impact of tyre pollution ENSO, the leader in sustainable tyres developed specifically for the needs for electric vehicles, has expanded its service network through strategic collaborations with two new fitting partners: IN’n’OUT Autocentres and M4 Tyres. This expansion, following ENSO’s…
Decoding Unit Economics: The Key to Scalable Business Success Understanding the Building Blocks of Business Profitability In today’s deep dive, we’re unraveling a topic that sits at the core of every successful business strategy – unit economics. Often overlooked in the hustle of day-to-day operations, understanding unit economics is crucial for long-term sustainability and scalability. Whether you’re running a startup or a well-established enterprise, this is your guide to mastering the art of unit economics. Unit Economics – The What and Why Breaking Down the Basics: What are unit economics? Simplifying the concept to its core – revenue and costs…
London Victoria becomes shop small hotspot for busy commuters with The Pop-Up Club and its independent retailers this Christmas Successful pop up marketplace The Pop-Up Club has brought shop small and local to the bustling Cardinal Place in London Victoria with its collection of independent traders The bustling shopping district of London Victoria is now one of the latest homes for supporting small and independent traders with The Pop-Up Club this Christmas, offering commuters and visitors the opportunity to pick up the perfect last minute gifts as they travel. The Pop-Up Club has opened its doors for the first time in Cardinal…
On Friday 17th and Saturday 18th November, prospective franchisees from across the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland met at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Ealing to find out more about esports franchise investment opportunity, Valhallan. The two-day event was hosted by Dr Amit Sra and Vivek Behl, who recently secured the combined position of UK Master Franchisee following the successful launch of their Valhallan arena in Ealing. With the projected revenue of the esports market in the UK expected to reach £223.89m by 20271, demand for destination-led gaming opportunities for children continues to capture the attention of…