The Works sales boosted by return to school despite cost of living crisis November 11, 2022 Arts and crafts chain The Works has seen sales increase in the past six months despite the cost of living crisis, carried by a “record” ‘back to school’ season. Brits splashed the cash on new stationary for their children this year, according to The Works’ latest trading update. The cost of living crisis does not [...]
Government warned that a poor investment climate risks new UK energy projects August 3, 2023 The UK’s investment climate must be improved if the government wants to attract more private sector funding for renewable projects.
‘Death by a thousand cuts’: UK insolvencies soar 17 per cent and exceed pandemic levels March 15, 2024 The government agency said this was higher than levels seen during the pandemic "while the government support measures were in place", with things like the furlough scheme. It is also higher than pre-pandemic figures.
More tick-box regulations won’t save us from a financial crisis April 14, 2023 After the fall of both Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse, the instinct will be to double down on new rules. Instead, banks need to learn to stabilise their risks, writes Mary O’Connor.
Peacocks returns to the black after shedding hundreds of jobs July 9, 2024 Peacocks has clawed its way back to profit after shedding more than 1,400 jobs, newly-filed documents have revealed.
Easyjet’s rising cost base could delay long-awaited share price takeoff May 18, 2023 Easyjet’s dreams of share price take off, caused by a recent uptick in demand, could be held back by soaring fuel costs and inflation as the airline saw group costs increase to £3.1bn this morning. The low cost carrier reported a revenue increase of 80 per cent to £2.7bn in its half year results, but [...]
Easyjet takes £40m hit from Israel-Gaza war as losses narrow January 24, 2024 Easyjet said renewed conflict in the Middle East wiped £40m off its bottom line in the last quarter, after flights were paused to the region.
AJ Bell share price rises after boost in customers but Hargreaves Lansdown falls after slowing business growth October 19, 2023 The inflows helped assets under administration grow 11 per cent to a record £70.9bn.
How Aldi boss intends to see off supermarket rivals and bring discount store within reach of all UK shoppers April 3, 2023 Aldi will not stop the “relentless” roll out of its value supermarkets across the UK, despite attempts by rival supermarkets to scupper its growth, its chief executive has said. Giles Hurley, the head of UK and Ireland operations for the German discounter, told The Telegraph that they are going to bring stores within easy reach [...]
How our family’s passion for eco-friendly cleaning turned into a multimillion-pound business July 30, 2024 Have you ever wondered what the counter cleaning spray that you find on your local supermarket shelf is made of?