RM: Education tech firm’s losses widen as transformation continues July 16, 2024 “Our first half performance reflects the extent of the transformation RM has undergone," chief executive Mark Cook said.
Vanquis Bank reports surprise balance sheet hit after investigation July 16, 2024 As a result of these write-offs, the lender said it would no longer hit its return on tangible equity and profit targets for the year.
Bloomsbury: Publisher of Harry Potter and Sarah J. Maas series eyes bumper revenue July 16, 2024 Bloomsbury is on track to grow its revenue to almost £320m as JK Rowling's Harry Potter series and Cixin Liu's The Three Body Problem, which inspired a Netflix series of the same name, boost the publisher's sales.
Sir Tim Martin: Wetherspoon boss on Brexit, his successor and how he lost £100m July 16, 2024 Wetherspoon boss Sir Tim Martin reveals the toll being a prominent Brexit campaigner had on him, succession plans and how he once lost £100m.
Experian: Strong consumer sales helps firm maintain expectations July 16, 2024 Strong growth in North America helped consumer and data analytics firm Experian to maintain its guidance in a quarterly update which saw the firm's total revenue increase substantially.
Wise books another quarter of strong growth as firm rolls out new partnership in Brazil July 16, 2024 Overall, the group said underlying income for the three-month period grew 22 per cent year-on-year to £325.4m. Deposit balances expanded 23 per cent year-on-year, while "card and other revenue growth" came in at 55 per cent.
HSBC: UK’s AI startups on track to raise record-breaking £3.4bn this year July 16, 2024 The UK continues to be the premier European hub for startup innovation and investment, outpacing France and Germany combined in the first half of 2024.
Increasing recruitment difficulties spark business calls for national skills strategy July 16, 2024 The skills gap will likely constrain how far and how fast the next government can move on a number of issues, from housebuilding to AI.
Government must ‘make good’ pledge on skills bootcamps, executives urge July 16, 2024 A group of executives have urged the Prime Minister to “make good” his “promise to upskill three million adults” by extending skills bootcamps funding.
OBR, workers rights and planning: What to watch out for in the King’s Speech? July 16, 2024 Labour will set out their programme for government on Wednesday, when King Charles will deliver the King’s Speech as part of the state opening of Parliament.