Virgin Records: Streaming boom and Abbey Road Studios help profit more than double August 8, 2024 The continued boom in music streaming as well as the popularity of Abbey Road Studios among major artists helped Virgin Records’s profit more than double during its latest financial year. The company has reported a pre-tax profit of £76.9m for 2023, up from the £37.2m it posted in 2022. According to newly-filed accounts with Companies [...]
One Media reports revenue jump as copyright detection tool takes off June 28, 2023 One Media today reported a 15 per cent jump in revenue as its new copyright detection technology proves increasingly popular. The AIM-listed digital media rights group saw its revenue increase to £2.7m in the first half of last year, up from £2.4m for the same period last year. Some £2.5m of this revenue were driven [...]
Hipgnosis boss accused of stealing the idea for the company February 4, 2024 The music magnate boss of Hipgnosis Songs Management (HSM) is facing allegations that he stole the idea for his company.
How Mick Jagger and Keith Richards’ careful planning means the Rolling Stones pay just 1 per cent tax April 5, 2024 Shrewd wealth management allows the iconic rock stars to lawfully pay minuscule tax bills relative to their earnings.
Mariah Carey Christmas story turns frosty as singer sued for £16.5 million November 2, 2023 Mariah Carey is being sued for £16.5 million over All I Want for Christmas Is You
EXCLUSIVE: Mining is key to a greener future argues Anglo Pacific boss August 26, 2022 The mining sector is essential for a sustainable transition to a greener future, argued Anglo Pacific Group boss Marc Lefleche.
Sales rise fails to stop Build-a-Bear Workshop entering the red March 14, 2024 The UK arm of Build-a-Bear Workshop fell to a loss despite increasing its sales in its stores by 35 per cent, newly-filed accounts have revealed.
The one luxury hotel you cannot miss in Paris July 16, 2024 The Shangri-La in Paris is everything you'd expect from a luxury hotel - and so much more besides
Rio Tinto announces another bumper dividend for investors despite profit slump as focus on cash flow pays off February 21, 2024 The world's largest iron ore producer reported underlying earnings of $11.8bn (£9.4bn) for 2023, down from $13.4bn (£10.6bn) a year earlier
Science in Sport loses millions in sales but insists new leadership will return group to growth June 28, 2024 Nutrition specialist Science in Sport has seen its sales fall following a shift in its strategy, but insists its new leadership team is making "significant progress".