Accsys: Building materials firm hails US launch as revenue shows signs of recovery September 4, 2024 Sustainable building materials maker Accsys has officially launched its first operation in the United States in a move it hopes will help it to deliver its “ambitious” production targets, it said today. The London-listed firm, which is headquartered in the city, said its US arm was now up and running, with its newly constructed plant [...]
Sixes Social Cricket hits record turnover as first franchises open in UK September 3, 2024 The company behind the party bar chain Sixes Social Cricket has seen its turnover jump following the launch of its franchise arm, newly-filed documents have revealed. The Aberdeen-headquartered firm, which was founded in 2020, saw its turnover increase to £7.5m in the 12 months ending August 31, 2023, up from £4.5m in the year before. [...]
Lack of wind dents profit at one of EDF’s biggest UK windfarms September 3, 2024 A lack of wind has dented profit at EDF’s Dorenell Windfarm in Scotland, with turnover dropping by more than £20m in 2023, according to newly-filed documents. Dorenell Windfarm, a 59-turbine site south of Dufftown with the capacity to power more than 106,000 UK homes, saw its turnover slump to £56m during the 12 months, down [...]
Inspiration Healthcare reports steady revenue following acquisition September 3, 2024 Inspiration Healthcare has reported revenue of £17m in the first six months of its financial year, driven by significant growth in its infusion therapies products division, it said today. The London-listed firm, which is headquartered in Croydon, said its revenue was in line with management expectations in the six months ending July 31, 2024, boosted [...]
Hallgarten and Novum Wines gearing up for hiring spree following buyout September 3, 2024 Hallgarten and Novum Wines is gearing up for a hiring spree after the family that owned the business for more than 50 years sold up to the fine wine trader Coterie. The Luton-headquartered wine importer, which had been owned by the Pieroth family since 1972, said it would launch a recruitment drive later this year [...]
How Rightmove became London’s (and the FTSE 100’s) most profitable company September 3, 2024 From an unknown tech start-up to the undisputed king of the UK’s online property sector, Rightmove is a shining example of how to turn a simple idea into a whole lot of profit. In its most recent full-year results, the London-listed property portal astounded investors by revealing it had achieved a record 71 per cent operating profit margin – [...]
Revolution Bars returns to AIM after major restructuring plan completed September 3, 2024 Revolution Bars has resumed trading on AIM following the completion of a comprehensive restructuring plan designed to steer the business back to profitability. After months of financial turbulence, the bar and pub chain, which includes brands such as Revolution, Revolución de Cuba, and Peach Pubs, has reissued over 1.26bn new ordinary shares. The restructuring plan, [...]
Easyhotel chief hails ‘era of the mega-event’ as driving force behind bookings surge September 2, 2024 The boss of budget chain Easyhotel said the company had the rising cost of ‘mega-event’ tickets to thank for its recent surge in revenue, which rose by almost half in 2023. Karim Malak, who became chief executive of the British business just over two years ago, said the company had experienced a boom in bookings [...]
Rightmove shares jump by a quarter as News Corp-owned REA eyes £4.4bn swoop September 2, 2024 Australian property giant REA Group, backed by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, is considering a £4.4bn takeover bid for UK competitor Rightmove.
Will Manchester be the biggest winner of the Oasis reunion tour? August 30, 2024 The Gallagher brothers’ hometown of Manchester is set to win big from the long-awaited Oasis reunion tour, with international fans expected to descend on the city in droves. The tour, which was announced by the brothers earlier this week, is predicted to deliver a huge boost to the UK hospitality sector, with experts anticipating that [...]