Rain, rain, go away: B&Q sales hit by UK’s miserable spring weather May 24, 2023 B&Q owner Kingfisher saw its sales dip in the first quarter to £3.3bn, down 3.3 per cent on a like-for-like basis, as the home improvement company saw performance dampened by grim April weather in the UK and France, and ongoing inflation. Despite this, the retail giant said the results showed “resilience” to the economic climate, [...]
Disinterest in trade jobs could see UK miss out on £98bn of growth, B&Q boss warns October 19, 2023 B&Q's owner stressed the importance of training up people in trade roles such as plumbing and electrics to address the shortfall.
Revenue dips for Virgin Media O2 as it eyes digital expansion and growth November 2, 2022 Virgin Media O2 posted a slight revenue dip in the third quarter, as the telecom giant rides out “an increasingly challenging macroeconomic backdrop”. Adjusted revenue was down 0.6 per cent to £2.59bn, with results dragged down by a 3.7 per cent decline in handset revenue. Total mobile revenues increased by 2.1 per cent to £1.5bn, [...]
Former TV boss Dawn Airey appointed chair of women’s football NewCo March 4, 2024 Airey has chaired the WSL since joining the FA in 2019.
Ennis-Hill, Aluko and Felix among those added to venture capital fund backed by Stokes and Broad December 18, 2023 Jessica Ennis-Hill and Eni Aluko are among a new cohort of athletes who have joined The Players Fund, a Stuart Broad-backed venture capital group. The Olympic heptathlon champion and former Lionesses star are set to play an integral role in the firm’s mission to empower athletes on and off the field. United States sprinter Allyson [...]
I sold my first business for £36m — but the money wasn’t enough April 15, 2024 "To be honest with you, I didn't expect to make money for myself," Delacour laughs.
Elon Musk: Claim that poll about quitting was to catch bots is ‘interesting’ December 20, 2022 Elon Musk has called the idea that his poll on whether to remain Twitter’s chief executive was intended to catch bots “interesting”. Musk was replying to internet entrepreneur and political activist Kim Dotcom on Twitter who said: “I’m hoping that Elon did this poll as a honeypot to catch all the deep state bots.” Since [...]
Mr Fogg’s City Tavern named best pub in the Square Mile in boost for London hospitality April 29, 2024 A popular Broadgate haunt, Mr Fogg's City Tavern, has been crowned the best pub in the City of London, in a welcomed boost for the capital’s hospitality scene.
Ancient + Brave: Meet the female-led wellness brand breaking down barriers January 16, 2024 Sitting at the kitchen table with three things in mind – profit, people and the planet – Kate Prince discovered the perfect way to combine her passion for sustainability, creativity and female empowerment into one.
All Bar One owner still feeling the pinch from inflation May 17, 2023 Mitchells and Butlers, the UK’s largest listed pub group, saw a drop in profits this morning, but said that its cost outlook was improving amid ongoing inflationary pressure. The All Bar One and Toby Carvery owner made £100m in adjusted operating profit for the half year ending on April 8, down from £120m a year [...]