Drayton Manor: Wet British summer sees profit dip ahead of iconic ride’s replacement June 13, 2024 Theme park Drayton Manor has suffered a drop in profit following a year plagued by high costs, soggy weather and dwindling visitor numbers - but there's hope a new-look roller coaster could change its fortunes.
Halma: Record profit for safety equipment maker as sales pass £2bn June 13, 2024 British health and safety device maker Halma achieved a record profit again during its latest financial year as sales hit £2bn for the first time in its history.
Motorpoint has the ‘most difficult year in its history’ amid shortage of used cars June 13, 2024 One of the largest used car supermarkets in the UK, Motorpoint, had "the most difficult year" in its history as people buy fewer cars for cheaper, compounded by an industry-wide shortage of pre-owned vehicles.
Goodyear Tyres: Dunlop manufacturer’s sales hit £3bn following brands revamp June 12, 2024 The UK arm of tyre giants Goodyear and Dunlop has seen its sales soar to almost £3bn following its ongoing efforts to raise the profile of its retail brands.
Mandarin Oriental: Five-star London hotel issues warning ahead of Trump v Biden rematch June 12, 2024 The luxury Mandarin Oriental hotel in London's Hyde Park has warned that the upcoming US election between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump is impacting the number of international guests heading to the capital.
Old Vic Theatre: £20m needed to keep historic London venue running ‘a challenge’ June 12, 2024 The Old Vic Theatre said it faces a challenge to raise the more than £20m needed to keep its historic Waterloo home in working order, as it battles to create a financial model robust enough - despite the success of its record breaking musical Groundhog Day.
Ørsted: Wind energy giant invests in Tesla battery to help lower electric bills June 12, 2024 Wind-power giant Ørsted has invested in a Tesla battery storage system for what is set to be the world's single largest offshore wind farm.
Frontier Developments: Rollercoaster Tycoon maker returns to profit ahead of new F1 and Jurassic World games June 12, 2024 Frontier Developments, the developer behind games including Rollercoaster Tycoon and Elite Dangerous, is finally back in the green after cost saving measures triggered by a rough 2023.
Lack of train station catering options costing passengers, warns watchdog June 12, 2024 Railways station operators are being urged to create more competition between resident food outlets, as a study by a regulator concluded passengers are being let down by a lack of catering options.
Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi: Who owns Britain’s biggest supermarkets after Asda takeover? June 12, 2024 British supermarkets like Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys, and Waitrose might be household names, but who is pulling their strings?