THE REVIEW GUIDE
  • Home
  • Categories
    • General
    • Home Life
    • Business and Legal
    • Health
    • In Town and Travel
THE REVIEW GUIDE REVIEWS AND TIPS
January 10, 2019
Plan to free 'mortgage prisoners' revealed by FCA

Plan to free 'mortgage prisoners' revealed by FCA

Some 140,000 homeowners are trapped on loans with high interest rates. New proposals could help them. Source by [author_name]

January 10, 2019
Jaguar Land Rover confirms 4,500 job cuts

Jaguar Land Rover confirms 4,500 job cuts

Image copyright PA Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has confirmed it is cutting 4,500 jobs, with the substantial majority coming from its 40,000 strong UK workforce. Most of the cuts will be in office roles as the company wants to simplify its management structure. It adds to last year’s announcement of 1,500 job cuts. JLR, the …

January 10, 2019
Christmas on the High Street: Retail winners and losers

Christmas on the High Street: Retail winners and losers

Image copyright Jeff J Mitchell Many of the UK’s largest shopping chains have reported Christmas sales and it’s a very mixed picture. While the trade body for shops, the British Retail Consortium, said it’s been the worst Christmas for retailers in 10 years, some shops have had a relatively good festive period. “Retail is facing …

January 10, 2019
Ford to cut thousands of jobs in turnaround plan

Ford to cut thousands of jobs in turnaround plan

Image copyright Getty Images Carmaker Ford has announced plans for a major shake-up of its operations in the UK and mainland Europe. It is expected to lead to thousands of job losses across the continent, although the immediate impact on its UK operations is expected to be limited. But Ford Europe boss Steven Armstrong said …

January 10, 2019
Tesco reports best Christmas in 10 years

Tesco reports best Christmas in 10 years

Image copyright Getty Images Tesco says trading in the six weeks to Christmas was “strong”. The company said like-for-like sales, which strip out the impact of new stores, were up 2.2% at its UK supermarkets. The figures put it ahead of the competition and are its own personal best since Christmas 2009. Sales at the …

January 10, 2019
The boss of John Lewis says there is the money to pay a bonus but it needs careful thought

The boss of John Lewis says there is the money to pay a bonus but it needs careful thought

Sir Charlie Mayfield, the boss of John Lewis, says the partnership has been profitable but the decision to pay a bonus will be considered in March – and it may not be wise to pay a bonus this year, the first time it will have been skipped since 1953. Source by [author_name]

January 10, 2019
Debenhams sales tumble over Christmas

Debenhams sales tumble over Christmas

Image copyright Getty Images Struggling department store chain Debenhams has reported a fall in sales during the crucial Christmas trading period. In a “volatile” environment with customers seeking discounts, Debenhams reported a 5.7% fall in like-for-like sales in the 18 weeks to 5 January. The group, which is closing 50 stores, said it would not …

January 10, 2019
Marks & Spencer sales slide over Christmas

Marks & Spencer sales slide over Christmas

Image copyright Getty Images Marks & Spencer has seen its sales drop over the Christmas holiday period. Like-for-like sales, which strip out the impact of new stores, were down 2.2% in the 13 weeks to 29 December. Food sales fell 2.1% and its clothing and home sales division slid 2.4%. Chief executive Steve Rowe said …

January 10, 2019
Are the days of the private car really over?

Are the days of the private car really over?

Image copyright Getty Images A couple of months ago I wrote a wildly optimistic piece about how we’ve all probably bought our last cars. It drew on analysis that suggests that the convergence of electric cars and Uber-style ride hailing networks, together with autonomous driving technology, could completely reshape the car market. These new “robo-taxis” …

January 10, 2019
Trade war: China says US talks ‘laid ground’ to resolve dispute

Trade war: China says US talks ‘laid ground’ to resolve dispute

Image copyright Getty Images China said talks with the US “laid the foundations” to resolve a damaging trade dispute between the world’s two largest economies. The negotiations in Beijing this week were “extensive, deep and detailed,” China’s commerce ministry said. The US highlighted China’s pledge to purchase more agriculture and other goods, without providing specifics. …

Posts navigation

Newer Posts
Older Posts
© 2025 THE REVIEW GUIDE