In order to succeed, today’s entrepreneurs must be able to tell their story April 18, 2022 I have a great story to tell, I’ll admit it. I came to the UK as part of the Windrush generation. I landed in Birmingham with nothing: my four brothers and I lived in poverty, and I had to scrap for everything. I worked on my father’s allotment from the age of five; I dropped [...]
Revolution Beauty plots US expansion as sales soar November 24, 2021 Revolution Beauty's half year results have been lifted by surging demand for makeup amid the worldwide lifting of lockdown restrictions.
John Lewis to recruit 7,000 Christmas jobs September 15, 2021 John Lewis is recruiting more than 7,000 temporary roles across the UK in the run up to Christmas. The retailer is looking to hire 2,000 more workers than last year to meet increased demand. The hiring spree comes as retail bosses have expressed concern about the long-term impact of ongoing supply chain disruption including labour [...]
£222m takeover of Hawthorn pubs by Admiral Taverns faces competition probe September 28, 2021 The UK competition regulator said this afternoon it is leaning towards launching a probe into Admiral Taverns’ £222m takeover of the Hawthorn pub business. Admiral sealed a deal to buy the pub estate, which covers 674 venues across the UK, from the retail property investor NewRiver, in July. The move will strengthen Admiral’s position as [...]
Coronavirus self-isolation to increase by three days to 10-day lockdown July 30, 2020 People with symptoms of coronavirus will be told to self-isolate for three extra days, taking the total quarantine period to 10 days, as the government wrestles with mounting fears that Britain faces a second wave of the virus. The new measures are set to be announced later today by deputy chief medical officer Professor Jonathan [...]
Better-than-expected recovery for Guinness maker Diageo despite supply chain woes September 30, 2021 Guinness maker Diageo reported this morning strong recent trading with a better-than-expected recovery in Europe despite mounting supply chain woes. Shares in the FTSE 100 listed group are up by nearly 3 per cent. The group, which also makes Gordon’s gin and Smirnoff vodka, said it was seeing a solid start to its new financial [...]
Next raises profit outlook on strong winter sales May 6, 2021 Next has raised its profit outlook for the second time in two months as the high street retailer reported stronger than expected sales for the winter period. The group raised its pre-tax profit guidance for the year to £720m, up from £700m forecast in April. Shares jumped 0.9 per cent to 8,200p at market open. [...]
Ocean Outdoor mulls sale as revenue soars February 16, 2022 Advertiser Ocean Outdoor saw a strong bounce back in demand last year, following tough conditions during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Australian Buy Now Pay Later firm wades into UK market November 22, 2021 Australian Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) firm humm has waded into the UK’s alternative credit market ahead of Black Friday and Christmas sales. It means Brits will be able to borrow between £1 and £3,000 across 12 months with zero interest. The Australian-listed firm offers consumers the ability to pay in five or 12 instalments [...]
Three great roles to apply for this week August 4, 2021 If you’re looking for an exciting new job, then you have absolutely come to the right place! Every week for the last number of months we have been sharing brilliant opportunities with you, in the hopes of helping the world get back to work after the pandemic. And since things have started to return to [...]