FTSE 100 today: London markets set to hold strong in bull rally ahead of UK jobs data May 13, 2024 Asian markets started cautiously, while China's CPI rose for the third month. Investors now await US inflation data and Walmart's earnings.
Here Before review: Andrea Riseborough shines in tense drama February 22, 2022 British star Andrea Riseborough has made thirty films in the sixteen years since her movie debut, fitting in a variety of projects. A fine supporting player in big names like Oblivion or Birdman, it’s smaller films such as horror-thriller Mandy or drama Luxor that allow her to really shine. The latest in that line is [...]
Without securing our trust, public and private leaders will fail our economy December 10, 2021 As we head into winter, with the prospect of more restrictions at a time when trust seems to be in freefall, we have all been reflecting on how this is going to impact our communities and how we can use the opportunity to make the economy work better for all. The first few months of [...]
McColl’s shares topple by a third after supply chain nightmare hits profit forecast November 17, 2021 Convenience store chain McColl’s saw shares plummet by a third after it warned annual profits would be impacted by supply chain chaos. The firm blamed a lack of HGV drivers for a lack of supply of key items in the final quarter of its financial year. It said its EBITDA for the 2021 financial year [...]
Greggs unveils record 2019 results but says storms slowed sales this year March 3, 2020 Bakery chain Greggs today unveiled record results for 2019, but warned that storms hit its sales last month. The baker said pre-tax profit for the 52 weeks to 28 December was £108.3m, up 31 per cent on the previous year. Total sales grew 13.5 per cent to £1.16bn, with like-for-like sales in company-managed shops up [...]
Covid recovery: Jobs market rebound to power through coming months August 25, 2021 The UK jobs market recovery is likely to power through the coming months driven by employers ramping up hiring to deliver on new business plans, according to fresh figures published today. New data from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation shows in the three months to July of this year, a net balance of 29 per [...]
Lover’s tiff: Tinder’s $2bn claim against Match gets day in court November 8, 2021 The relationship between Tinder and owner Match has turned toxic with the dating app’s founders and former employees claiming they were swindled. The case will be heard in a New York courtroom with the trial, which began with a 2018 state court lawsuit filed by Tinder co-founders Sean Rad and Justin Mateen, kicking off today. Tinder is accusing [...]
Shops’ tax bill 755 per cent higher than online rivals amid war of words over sales tax May 23, 2022 Traditional brick and mortar retailers pay 755 per cent more – almost eight times – than their online rivals in business rates tax. The figures come after Sainsbury’s and Marks and Spencer execs have voiced differing opinions over the prospect of an online sales tax. Fresh analysis by real estate advisor Altus Group has found [...]
Greggs to roll out delivery nationwide after successful trials January 8, 2020 Greggs is preparing to roll out a delivery service nationwide following successful trials with Deliveroo and Just Eat. Fans of pasties, cakes and the bakery’s vegan sausage rolls across the UK will be able to order Greggs’ products to their door by the end of the year. Read more: Greggs employees to get £7m payout [...]
London markets look to put soggy week behind them October 4, 2021 Investors will be looking to put what was a soggy end to last week behind them today and kick off a fresh week in positive fashion. The FTSE 100 tumbled 0.84 per cent to 7,027.07 points last Friday as markets sweated over the global economic recovery from the Covid-19 crisis stalling after Wall Street registered [...]