‘Frankly ludicrous’: Mayor of Liverpool takes on the Premier League over Everton November 20, 2023 Everton also face compensation claims from rival clubs who were relegated.
Water firm United Utilities sees profit slump but finds £310m for dividend boost May 25, 2023 The UK’s largest water company, United Utilities, saw pre-tax profits slump by 27.7 per cent this morning whilst announcing a boosted dividend payment of £310m to its shareholders. The Washington-headquartered firm, which supplies much of the water to the north-west, said that profits had slumped as a result of inflation, which had impacted procurement costs [...]
THG shrugs off £495m operating loss as luxury retailer mulls Apollo buyout April 18, 2023 THG has revealed an operating loss of £495.6m as the online retailer admitted having to fork out for soaring international delivery costs and a strategic review of its stock The London-listed e-commerce platform posted a 2.7 per cent jump in group revenues to £2,239.2m, compared to £2,179.9m the previous year, as the company undergoes a [...]
‘True cost’ of cutting HS2 short must be investigated, MPs told November 16, 2023 Senior rail industry officials have called for an investigation into the "true costs" of cancelling the northern leg of HS2 ahead of a parliamentary hearing on the project.
Topps Tiles share price up on record sales of £130m despite inflation throwing wrench into profits May 23, 2023 Shares in Topps Tiles soared 4.57 per cent this morning as the retailer reported “record” earnings in the first half of the year, crediting a cooling of high inflation and recruitment woes. The London-listed business said sales were up 9.3 per cent year on year to £130.3m, and group gross profit grew 2.7 per cent [...]
Weekend in sport: What’s on, when is it on and what channel is it on? March 3, 2023 The return of the Formula 1 season is the height of the sport action this weekend but domestic football and rugby, as well as the inaugural Women’s Premier League cricket continues. Here’s what you must watch this weekend. Golf: Arnold Palmer Invitational, Thursday – Sunday The PGA Tour continues this week with the Arnold Palmer [...]
Papa Johns to close 43 ‘underperforming’ UK restaurants – full list March 26, 2024 More than 40 "underperforming" UK restaurants are to be closed by pizza chain Papa Johns, it has been confirmed.
Ronaldo to be unveiled as player for Saudi side Al Nassr TODAY January 3, 2023 Cristiano Ronaldo will be presented as an Al Nassr player in Riyadh at 1600GMT on Tuesday. The 37-year-old former Real Madrid, Manchester United and Juventus star has flown to Saudi Arabia to undergo a medical before his first public appearance in the club’s colours at the 30,000-seater stadium Mrsool Park at 1900 local time. “All [...]
Airports face two months of disruption amid staff shortage crisis April 7, 2022 Passengers are facing two months of disruption at UK airports as bosses struggle to recruit new staff and covid rips through the workforce.
Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone brewery and Andy Murray-backed Castore named among fastest-growing British businesses June 28, 2024 Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone brewery and sportswear brand Castore, which is backed by Sir Andy Murray and the billionaire Issa brothers, have been named among the fastest-growing companies in Britain.