Frasers shares jump as firm’s profit comes in at the ‘top end’ of guidance July 18, 2024 The group, which became one of the UK's top retailers under the stewardship of Mike Ashley, said adjusted profit before tax rose 13.1 per cent to £545m.
Dunelm weathers wet summer as it eyes record annual profit July 18, 2024 Homeware retailer Dunelm has weathered a wet summer to deliver strong sales across its product ranges, with the company now expecting to outstrip its forecast annual profit.
Pensionbee seeks to break into largest defined contribution pension market with US launch July 18, 2024 The US defined contribution market represents around 80 per cent of the global total and is worth $22.5trn in assets.
Qinetiq: ‘Good’ start to year helps defence firm to play catch-up on rivals July 18, 2024 A landmark deal with NATO and the ongoing success of long-term agreements in the UK and Australia have helped defence firm Qinetiq to welcome a "good" start to the year.
Aventum Group: Insurance giant founded by future F1 star Oliver Bearman’s dad sticks to the slow lane to become ‘the best’ July 18, 2024 Aventum Group, the insurance giant founded by the father of future F1 star Oliver Bearman, has almost doubled its revenue and profits, it has been revealed.
Kier: Construction giant’s order book nears £11bn on back of contract wins July 18, 2024 Kier Group's full-year order book came in at £10.8bn, representing a seven per cent year-on-year increase.
‘Strong momentum’ continues at investment platform AJ Bell as inflows jump July 18, 2024 Summersgill also said the firm was "actively engaging" with the new government on its pledge to boost retail investment through simplification of the ISA system.
Wage growth eases as Bank of England considers interest rate cut July 18, 2024 The labour market figures are the last major set of statistics before the Bank of England's latest interest rate decision in a couple of weeks time.
“We live well, we sleep well, we eat well”: Why Sofitel’s boss is leaning into its French heritage July 18, 2024 “We know how to live life” Maud Bailly is on a mission to give Sofitel a new lease of life as a global luxury marker – with a very French identity Maud Bailly could be doing anything. In her glittering career she’s worked in the French finance ministry and the French Prime Minister’s office. She’s run a [...]
Royal Mail: Postal votes boost revenue at IDS as ‘Czech Sphinx’ Kretinsky commits to six-day service July 18, 2024 The owner of Royal Mail has pointed to record levels of postal votes and campaigning literature as being the forces behind sizeable increases in volumes and revenue, as its bidder re-committed to the universal service obligation for at least five years.