Archive for October, 2009

Christmas Parties Cancelled

Christmas Parties Cancelled

Cancelling office Christmas parties could have a damaging effect on small businesses, employers have been warned. The Forum of Private Business lobby group said entertainers, florists and chefs could suffer if parties were cancelled as the recession drags on. London events company Concerto group estimates that the festive party market is worth £1bn. It said [...]

Monaco Grand Prix

Monaco Grand Prix

So what makes Monaco so special? There’s not one single answer – more an intoxicating mix of ingredients that no other sporting event on earth can rival. A mix of beauty and glamour, fashion and celebrity, adrenalin and speed. The roar of the engines and squeal of the tyres just feet away from the most [...]

London Film Festival

London Film Festival

The London Film Festival (Oct 14-29) has long been a good place to launch films into the UK market. Now, with a budget increase and a pivotal slot in the autumn calendar, it hopes to become the gateway into Europe for some of the biggest films of the year. What difference does $3m (£1.9m) make? [...]