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UK coffee chain Costa Coffee has expanded its presence into Japan under a joint venture dubbed Sojitz Royal Cafe between Sojitz Corporation and Royal Holdings. The chain’s first location in Japan was launched in the Shibuya district, featuring the brand’s…
UK carrier Vodafone has accomplished yet another milestone. In a new blog post, the mobile operator announced that it achieved its fastest-ever speed throughout the home during a trial with CityFibre — a company that owns, operates, and maintains…
As many of us know, premium smartphones are powerful and, at least in theory, last longer. But one huge downside is that they also come with a premium price tag, which not everyone can afford. So, if you want an expensive phone but don’t want to spend a lot…
After Brexit became a reality, UK mobile operators were quick to promise that roaming charges for calls and data from within EU countries will not make a return. But, after the EU Trade Deal was finalized in 2021, it seems things changed. EE was first to cave…
UK based Norton Motorcycles, owned by TVS Motor Company, has announced plans for designing and developing electric motorcycles at its UK plant, after it received funding from Advanced Propulsion Centre 19 (APC), a government scheme which looks to assist…
Singapore and the United Kingdom will work more closely to facilitate digital trade between the countries, as part of a partnership that will make digital transactions by businesses easier, safer, and cheaper. The partnership was deepened by the inking of…
The Flexible Plastic Fund is a UK industry first and is being led by producer compliance scheme, Ecosurety, with support from the environmental charity, Hubbub. In collaboration with manufacturers, retailers and recyclers, the fund intends to improve flexible…
Bamboo Airways announced the launch of the first Vietnam-U.K. direct flight routes Sunday in the presence of PM Pham Minh Chinh, in the U.K. for the COP26 meet. The airline also confirmed that local firm APG UK will be its representative in the U.K. Bamboo…
The firm said it would close all its stores “in a phased manner” between the end of August and the end of September. This includes 19 stores that were already scheduled to close in July as their leases were expiring. The company has not disclosed how many…
British shirt-maker Thomas Pink is set to be revived after former JD Sports executive Nick Preston acquired the brand. According to the Mail on Sunday, Nick Preston has brokered a deal to take control of LVMH’s shirtmaker brand, including its intellectual…
Philippine Airlines has suspended flights to and from London till the end of February 2021 as Britain battles a new coronavirus strain, said a report. The airline said it supports all measures that seek to curb any potential increase in Covid-19 cases during…
The brand has held a Royal Warrant with Prince Charles since 1989 and was recently visited by the Prince of Wales to celebrate its 190th anniversary with a commemorative plaque. It manufactures its leather shoes and boots in a factory in Northampton, a town…
U.S. electric carmaker Tesla Inc has applied for a license to supply the electricity in the United Kingdom, The Telegraph reported on Saturday. The purpose of the license from the energy regulator may be to introduce the company’s Autobidder platform, the…
Laura Ashley’s UK business has been placed into administration after realizing that even if it could secure funds from a third-party investor it would be too late to save the business. the Malaysian-controlled retailer of clothing and homewares was in…
Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi shuttered its one and only UK Mi store last week in Westfield London after a mere 15 months of operations. In a statement, a spokesperson for Xiaomi said the adjustment to the company’s local retail strategy is a reaction to…
UK supermarket Asda is undertaking a 12-month trial to test initiatives to reduce, remove and reuse plastic packaging at its Middleton store in Greater Manchester. Shoppers are invited to bring their own containers to stock up on products such own brand…
