Brits to cough up an £100 extra on festive treats this Christmas December 5, 2023 Cash-conscious Brits are loosening their purse strings in the run-up to Christmas as they prepare to spend an extra £100 on festive food and activities.
London businesses sweat over UK recession risk as experts warn on cost of living pressures February 28, 2023 Uncertainty over whether the UK economy will tip into recession this year has led London businesses to sweat over their finances this year, a closely watched survey out today reveals. Optimism among the capital’s companies slid 19 points in February to 18 per cent, arresting a steady upward rise in confidence, according to Lloyds Bank’s [...]
UK economy still Europe’s ‘bright spot’ after latest PMI surveys August 23, 2024 The latest 'flash' purchasing managers' index (PMIs), released yesterday by S&P, showed that the UK maintained its advantage over rivals on the continent in August.
Historic ceramics maker Portmeirion slips to a loss despite ‘good’ Christmas March 26, 2024 Portmeirion Group, the historic maker of ceramic tableware and cookware, slipped to a loss during 2023, it has been confirmed.
Radley London issues warning as luxury brand slips further into the red July 19, 2024 Radley London has issued a warning about its future sales after slipping further into the red, according to newly-filed documents.
Restaurants hit by August wash out as firms pray for sunny September rebound September 5, 2023 Restaurants were hit hard by the wet weather in August suffering a 5.8 per cent monthly decline in sales, new data has revealed.
UK deal value skyrockets to £68bn as buyers pounce on bigger targets July 25, 2024 UK M&A value skyrocketed in the first half of 2024, rising by two thirds, despite the number of deals actually decreasing.
Dunelm sales jump nine per cent rise as customers seek homeware value October 19, 2023 Homeware retailer Dunelm reported a nine per cent rise in sales during its first quarter, as shoppers continue to splash out on bedding and curtains despite the cost of living crisis. The cushions to candles provider said that total sales for the year came to £390m, thanks to demand for its autumn collection which included [...]
KPMG: UK private equity investment drops but M&A market looks set to recover July 17, 2024 UK private equity investment dipped 20 per cent in the first half of 2024, falling to only 656 deals completed throughout the last six months, City A.M. can reveal.
Heineken’s biggest-ever price rises fail to stop slash in UK profit August 27, 2024 Heineken’s biggest-ever price rises in the UK failed to stop its profit being slashed during its latest financial year as it battled “economic volatility”. The Edinburgh-based division raised its prices in 2023 as it faced “significant inflationary pressure on input costs”, reducing consumer spending, higher labour costs and rising energy bills. According to newly-filed results, [...]