The Times, April 12 2019
Category: Press
How Birmingham wants Andy Burnham to help it become Britain’s new boom city
Mail on Sunday, 11 August 2026
This is not just a catwalk show… this is an M&S catwalk show
Daily Mail, 8 July 2026
In brief: Marks & Spencer is set to join the designer elite by hosting its first-ever runway show at London Fashion Week this September. Moving alongside luxury giants like Burberry, the high street retailer will showcase its new womenswear and menswear lines to a global audience of models, actors, and fashion industry insiders
As the US parties, should you back its superstar stock market or shake it off?
This is Money, 5 July 2026
In Brief: The article evaluates whether British investors should continue backing the booming US stock market amid its 250th independence anniversary celebrations, or seek alternative strategies.
Burnham plots homes tax raid on middle class: Plan to lower mansion levy limit will hit more than 150,000 families with four-figure hikes
Daily Mail, 5 July 2026
In Brief: A major financial overhaul could be on the horizon for UK homeowners as political shifts take hold this summer. Reports indicate that Andy Burnham is considering lowering the threshold for Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s upcoming “high value council tax surcharge” from £2 million down to £1.5 million.
Give your garden a Chelsea glow up: Top trends for your outdoor space revealed at this year’s RHS Flower Show
Daily Mail, 23 May 2026
In Brief: In an article for the Daily Mail, Anne Ashworth highlights the top outdoor decor and styling trends showcased at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Shifting away from basic working spaces, the modern “shoffice” has evolved into a multi-purpose extra room designed for entertaining and dining, ideally styled like a 1930s gentleman’s study. High-end Victorian-style greenhouses have also become highly desirable luxury status symbols, serving as spaces to showcase design flair with pottery, statues, and rare vegetables.
Is now the time to back British chic online?
This is Money, 16 May 2026.
In Brief: In an article for This is Money, Anne Ashworth analyzes whether now is the time to invest in the UK’s online fashion sector despite wider retail challenges. The sector’s landscape is shifting rapidly, highlighted by a landmark £67.5 million deal where Marks & Spencer acquired a highly automated online distribution centre in Lichfield from rival Asos.
These are the companies offering top-tier offices to the booming AI sector
This is Money, 5 May 2026
The rapid growth of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector is fueling a major surge in demand for elite, high-specification office spaces in London. Leading AI companies—including Anthropic, OpenAI, DeepMind, and Jeff Bezos’s Project Prometheus—are leasing premium properties in tech hotspots like the “Knowledge Quarter” (Fitzrovia to King’s Cross), Silicon Roundabout, and Broadgate. Rather than cutting staff, data shows AI-intensive firms are actively hiring and prioritizing collaborative, amenity-rich “campus” environments to attract top talent. This trend is reshaping the real estate market, shifting focus away from basic square footage toward hotel-style premium spaces featuring wellness facilities and high sustainability standards.
Space pioneer shoots for the stars at Seraphim Space investment trust
This is Money, 2 May 2026.
In Brief: Seraphim Space investment trust, managed by Mark Boggett, is raising £350 million via a new share issue to target a rapidly expanding space market, projected to grow from $626 billion to $1.8 trillion by 2035. While the fundraising is small compared to Elon Musk’s $1.7 trillion SpaceX flotation, Boggett focuses on a separate 80% of space sector opportunities. The fund aims to back companies driving defense applications and earth sustainability, such as energy-saving orbital data centers and precision radar sensors.
Riches of the ‘choconomy’: The chocolate makers’ shares that can sweeten your portfolio
Daily Mail, 8 April 2026
In Brief: In an article for This is Money, Anne Ashworth analyzes how luxury confectionery firms like Nestlé, Lindt, and Hershey are navigating a severe cocoa supply crisis and soaring input costs to protect profit margins. While the premium chocolate market shows resilience, investors are advised to monitor commodity volatility and corporate pricing strategies carefully.
How to profit from the beauty boom: Shares to give your investments a glow up
Daily Mail, 21 March 2026.
In Brief: The global “beauty boom” is driving corporate giants like Unilever to prioritize high-performing skincare and wellness portfolios to secure investment growth. Driven by consumer demand, the market is expanding, with major industry players, including L’Oréal, utilizing AI to accelerate product innovation and deliver significant returns.
The shares that measure up to profit from the £74bn slimming wars
Daily Mail, 21 February 2026
In Brief:
Anne Ashworth analyzes the rapidly growing “slimming wars,” with the global weight-loss drug market projected to reach £74 billion by 2030, driven by the dominance of Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. While pharmaceutical giants race to develop pill versions and secure market share, the widespread use of these drugs is expected to significantly impact consumer habits, forcing food and retail companies to adapt.
Openreach’s Katie Milligan insists super-fast fibre is our economic lifeline
Daily Mail, 14 February 2026
In an article for This is Money, Anne Ashworth profiles Katie Milligan, the newly appointed chief executive of Openreach, during an on-the-ground visit to a digital infrastructure site in London. Milligan fiercely champions super-fast full-fibre broadband as an essential economic lifeline that is fundamental to the nation’s future health and wealth.
Zara’s cheap and trendy Lefties spin-off comes to Britain to challenge Primark
Daily Mail, 11 January 2026
In an article for This is Money, Anne Ashworth explores the expansion strategy of Lefties, a digital-first discount fashion chain owned by Zara’s parent company, Inditex. The retailer is aggressively positioning itself to challenge high-street giant Primark for dominance in the value fashion sector.
Japan’s ninja stealth rally makes it the land of the rising stock market – should you invest?
Daily Mail, 9 September 2025
In Brief: The “ninja stealth rally” in Japan is driving significant gains for the Nikkei 225 and Topix, fueled by corporate governance reforms and increased shareholder value. Driven by major investment backing and a new, favorable U.S. trade deal, experts view Japan as a strong portfolio diversification option, despite potential headwinds in the automotive sector.
This is how you can profit from the AI revolution: Anne Ashworth reveals everything investors need to know – and which companies experts are backing
Daily Mail, 29 May 2025
In Brief: Anne Ashworth outlines how retail investors can navigate the AI-driven industrial revolution by focusing on “picks and shovels” companies, which provide essential hardware and semiconductor components, despite recent market volatility. Stronger-than-expected financial results from industry leaders indicate a significant investment cycle in AI infrastructure.
Meet the Queens of the Deal: These multi-millionaire women soared to the top of corporate Britain while raising children – and here’s how YOU can follow in their footsteps
Daily Mail, 11 December 2024
In Brief: Anne Ashworth profiles the “Queens of the Deal,” featuring female CEOs like Amanda Blanc, Debbie Crosbie, and Margherita Della Valle, who lead major British firms while balancing family life. The piece, for This is Money, highlights how these leaders’ strategies offer a blueprint for success in the corporate world, challenging the notion that high-profile executive roles and motherhood are mutually exclusive.
Revealed: The 16 tell-tale signs you live in an up-and-coming property hotspot (including a Gail’s bakery, baby yoga classes… but a Waitrose is NOT one of them!)
Daily Mail, 15 February 2024
In an article for This is Money, Anne Ashworth identifies the tell-tale signs that a neighbourhood is up-and-coming, signalling a future boost in local property values. Rather than relying solely on official economic data, she highlights everyday local fixtures that act as indicators of gentrification and an influx of affluent residents.
A Year to Stay Put or to Take a Risk
The Times, 4 January 2019.