Pub group Marston’s performs ahead of expectations

Marston’s performs ahead of expectations after reopening its venues indoors in May amid a boost from staycations and Euro 2020 By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 17:06 EDT, 28 July 2021 | Updated: 17:26 EDT, 28 July 2021 Marston’s has said it performed ahead of expectations after reopening its venues indoors in May … Read more

Ludicrous travel reviews from entitled people who had unrealistic expectations

Should have just stayed at home! Reviews from ridiculously entitled travellers include complaints that a beach was too sandy, curry was served in India and a canoe had no toilet People from all over the world shared their very entitled travel reviews online  One person complained the brochure didn’t mention ‘white’ sand or mosquitoes Another … Read more

Investing platform AJ Bell says it will top revenue expectations by at least £6m

Investing platform AJ Bell says it will top revenue expectations by at least £6m as customer numbers continue rising AJ Bell said its customer acquisition numbers had continued to grow strongly  Baroness Helena Morrissey is due to become AJ Bell’s new chairman in 2022 Last year, the firm’s revenues rose by 21% while its pre-tax profits … Read more

MARKET REPORT: Vodafone shares soar as sales beat expectations

MARKET REPORT: Vodafone shares soar as sales beat expectations with people spending longer on the phone and using more mobile data By Mark Shapland For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 GMT, 3 February 2021 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 3 February 2021 When Vodafone shares slumped to record lows last October, the telecoms giant was written … Read more

Strictly’s HRVY discusses the pressure of meeting fans’ expectations as he poses for bold shoot

HRVY has discussed the pressure of meeting fans’ expectations in Saturday’s upcoming semi-final of Strictly Come Dancing. In an interview with FAULT Magazine, the musician, 21, reflected on breaking a record by receiving a perfect score from the judges in week six as he admitted: ‘It’s crazy!’ The singer confessed that while he’s hopeful about … Read more

Why do liberals have such low expectations for black people like me, asks BIM AFOLAMI MP

Are black men not supposed to be allowed to attend top schools, live in nice villages, or support whatever political party they wish, asks Bim Afolami (pictured) There were some pretty distasteful comments about me on Facebook earlier this year.  I found myself described as a ‘black boy’ who, because I went to Oxford (a … Read more

Britvic shares fizz as summer soft drink sales exceed expectations

Britvic summer sales fizz: Shares rise as soft drinks company raises profit guidance for the year By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:13 BST, 20 October 2020 | Updated: 22:13 BST, 20 October 2020 Britvic shares fizzed as the soft drinks company announced that its summer sales were ahead of expectations. Its brands, … Read more

From Great Expectations to The Great Gatsby, lose yourself in these masterpieces… 

Maybe you’ve never had the time, or perhaps studying some of them at school put you off, but there has never been a better chance to tackle the classics by the world’s greatest authors.  With memorable characters, meaty themes and, most important of all, beautiful writing, there are plenty of reasons why these books have … Read more

A Dickens of a town in the heart of Medway, Kent, that inspired Great Expectations

Britain at its best: A Dickens of a town in the heart of Medway, Kent, that inspired Great Expectations Charles Dickens ‘adored’ Rochester, writes the Daily Mail’s Rob Crossan This year marks the 150th anniversary of the author’s death  To mark the occasion, Rochester will be opening a gallery focusing on his life  By Rob … Read more