John Lewis opens new-look beauty hall as temples of pampering return to high street

John Lewis has unveiled a newly redesigned beauty hall in its Oxford Street store, marking a significant return of pampering spaces to the high street. This revamp follows the recent opening of Fenwick’s expansive beauty hall in Newcastle, highlighting the competitive landscape in the retail beauty market. With a focus on enhancing the shopping experience, the transformation aims to attract a diverse clientele looking for premium beauty products and services.

City firms rarely dock pay for misconduct, FCA survey finds

A recent FCA survey reveals that city firms seldom penalize employees financially for misconduct, despite a 40% increase in reported incidents of inappropriate behavior, including sexual harassment and bullying. This raises concerns about accountability in the financial sector and the effectiveness of current regulatory measures.

James Bond film maker reports profit fall in year without blockbuster release

Eon Productions, the UK-based film company known for the James Bond franchise, reported a significant decline in pre-tax profits for 2023, falling by three-quarters due to a lack of blockbuster releases. The absence of major films has raised concerns about the company's financial trajectory and highlights the challenges faced by the film industry in a post-pandemic landscape.