House prices: Zoopla says UK property market is off to ‘slow burn start’ with London flats in most demand January 30, 2023 The housing market in the UK has got off to a slow in 2023 with demand for cheaper, smaller properties on the rise as recession fears continue to wobble the market, according to estate agent Zoopla. Zoopla’s house price index appeared to show that buyers were holding off from entering the market and were biding [...]
Orient Express and Royal Scotsman owner Belmond still in the red despite sales rise August 6, 2024 The UK arm of the company that runs the Venice Simplon-Orient Express increased its sales but saw its pre-tax loss widen during 2023, it has been revealed.
AU Vodka: Meet the Charlie Sloth-backed brand led by ballboy kicked by Eden Hazard March 4, 2024 Meet the Welsh vodka brand backed by former Radio 1 DJ Charlie Sloth which was co-founded by a ballboy infamously kicked by Eden Hazard.
Yum: KFC and Pizza Hut owner surges back into the black August 5, 2024 Yum! Brands, the owner of KFC and Pizza Hut surged back into the black last year after a bumper year for its brands.
Prada hails ‘outstanding’ UK sales amid luxury struggles August 5, 2024 The UK arm of Prada has hailed its "excellent" and "outstanding" performance despite the wider slowdown in luxury sales.
Red Engine: Flight Club Darts and Electric Shuffle owner secures £60m boost April 9, 2024 Red Engine, the company behind Flight Club Darts and Electric Shuffle, has agreed a £60m funding boost to help it expand further across the globe.
Holland & Barrett sinks further into the red despite sales surge July 10, 2024 Increased footfall helped Holland & Barrett grow its sales past the £800m mark during its latest financial year but a rise in costs saw it sink further into the red.
Revealed: Matalan lost over £100m as lenders took control March 6, 2024 Matalan lost more than £100m in the year it was taken over by its lenders, newly-filed accounts have revealed.
The Black Dog: Who owns London pub mentioned by Taylor Swift in Tortured Poets album? April 22, 2024 Taylor Swift fans have been flocking to a south London pub after the megastar made a reference to it in her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department.
Wimpy Restaurants’ Covid-19 recovery stalls as customers cut spending June 26, 2024 The UK arm of fast food chain Wimpy Restaurants has seen its sales dip slightly after a strong couple of years of recovery from the Covid-19 lockdowns.