BHP boss bullish over demand in China as Aussie miner’s profits tumble August 22, 2023 Miner BHP has cut forecasted growth in China and reported profits down by 37 per cent last year, but CEO Mike Henry remained optimistic this morning
AO World swings back to profit thanks to reduced costs while revenue down 17 per cent July 5, 2023 AO World swung back into profit on reduced costs and better margins as the firm said it made a 17 per cent loss in revenue in its annual results. The white goods retailer said revenue decreased by 16.8 per cent to £1.1bn compared to £1.3bn in the same period last year ending 31 March, as [...]
Online retail firms in trouble as punters turn back to the high street June 19, 2023 E-commerce retailers which were bolstered by Brits stuck at home during the pandemic are now going bust, a new report shows, as the cost of living crisis continues to eat away at businesses. The number of insolvencies of UK e-commerce businesses rose 71 per cent to 529 in the past year, up from 309 in [...]
Women’s Ashes: England name squad for historic series June 12, 2023 England have named their squad for this summer’s Women’s Ashes series. Lauren Filer and Danielle Gibson could make their debuts for England in a series which has seen well over 70,000 tickets sold. The Women’s Ashes sees England and Australia compete in one Test, three International Twenty20 matches and three One-Day Internationals. The likes of [...]
The success of London’s financial services can create equality of opportunity in the UK June 12, 2023 Our financial services spread opportunities throughout the UK. We have to build on their success to put our country at the forefront, and make it a good place where to live for everyone, writes Chris Hayward
Ed Warner: Taking part is all well and good, but compelling sport is about winning May 11, 2023 “The important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part.” Really, Baron? That’s so 19th century! I’d love to hear the thoughts of a time-travelling Pierre de Coubertin in the Stade de France at Paris 2024, or perhaps in the stands at a Premier League football match, or ringside at a heavyweight [...]
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group snaps up Luton mall in £58m deal March 17, 2023 Mike Ashely’s Frasers Group has snapped up The Mall in Luton in a £58m deal as the retail giant expresses its “confidence in the future of the UK high street”. The Mall in Luton spans 900,000 sq. ft of space and is home to more than 150 retailers including Primark, TK Maxx, and H&M. It [...]
In memoriam: The Queen, Pele, Shane Warne, business leaders and celebs who died in 2022 December 30, 2022 The death of Her Majesty the Queen punctuated a year dominated by economic turmoil, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and political upheaval. As 2022 winds down, it’s time to reflect on those who passed on, from the world of politics, sport, entertainment and, business. Queen Elizabeth’s death aged 96 after more than 70 years on [...]
A year in sport: The big moments from 2022’s sporting calendar December 25, 2022 It’s been a monumental year for sport both on British shores and further afield. Take a look at some of the year’s biggest moments ahead of another year of exhilarating action. January Cricket: Ashes series concludes with 4-0 defeat for England. The result would extend England’s winless run in Australia to 15 matches and mark [...]
England’s Trent Bridge euphoria must not mask concerns about Ben Stokes’ batting approach June 15, 2022 It may seem churlish to have any complaints in the warm glow of England’s second-Test win over New Zealand this week, but the result shouldn’t totally erase concerns that Ben Stokes is becoming a caricature of coach Brendon McCullum. The skipper has done extraordinary things across formats over the years, not least leading England to [...]