Downton Abbey maker Carnival Films scraps dividend as earnings dip ahead of third film August 22, 2024 Earnings at the production company behind TV hits such as Downton Abbey dipped in 2023 after the income it generates from its back catalogue fell, it has been revealed. Carnival Films has reported a turnover of £43m for its latest financial year, according to newly-filed accounts with Companies House. The figure comes after the business [...]
Champagne Lanson’s UK sales fail to fizz despite popularity in London’s West End July 16, 2024 An uptick in people toasting West End night outs with a glass of fizz failed to boost profit at the UK arm of bubbly producer Champagne Lanson, according to newly-filed documents.
Fred Perry issues bumper pay day as sales pass milestone August 22, 2024 British sporting and fashion brand Fred Perry has paid out a bumper dividend after its sales jumped past the £150m mark during its latest financial year. Founded by Wimbledon champion Fred Perry in 1952, the company has issued £90m in dividends for 2023 after its turnover totalled £154.1m for the year. The figure comes after [...]
Natwest to ‘suffer significant shortfall’ with a 90 per cent loss after Island Poke collapse August 8, 2024 Natwest is on course to “suffer a significant shortfall” following the collapse of London-based Hawaiian food chain Island Poke, it has been revealed. The bank is one of the major creditors to the business which was sold in a pre-pack administration to a subsidiary of hospitality incubator White Rabbit Fund in July. The food business [...]
Sainsbury’s shares slip as investors spooked by latest update July 2, 2024 Sainsbury's food sales have continued to grow with the supermarket gaining a boost from its one hour grocery delivery service and its Aldi price match scheme.
Carpetright: Rival Tapi rescues brand out of administration as 1,500 jobs lost July 23, 2024 Carpetright has been rescued out of administration but more than 1,500 jobs have been lost, it has been confirmed.
Hammerson shares jump after firm sells £1.5bn stake in Bicester Village July 22, 2024 British shopping centre giant Hammerson has sold its interest in the company behind Bicester Village in a deal worth £1.5bn, according to a statement released today.
Nisa sales rise after Just Eat launches home delivery service June 27, 2024 Groceries wholesaler Nisa Retail has seen its revenue tick up after its parent company The Co-operative Group partnered with Just Eat to offer home delivery.
Home REIT: Embattled social housing investor looks to offload properties and ‘stabilise’ portfolio April 5, 2023 Scandal stricken social housing investor Home REIT said it is looking to offload some properties today as it scrambles to raise cash and “stabilise” its portfolio ahead of the appointment of a new investment adviser. In a statement this morning, bosses said the former FTSE 250 firm “continues to explore all available options” as it [...]
Nigel Farage threatens Natwest with legal action unless it settles his compensation claim February 16, 2024 Nigel Farage threatens Natwest new CEO Paul Thwaite with legal action with an aim to make "sale of shares very difficult", unless the bank settles "an ongoing compensation claim with him"