Blackpool Pleasure Beach to close rides as costs spiral Business High inflation, interest rates and “significant increases” in the minimum wage have made turning a profit “harder to achieve”, the owner of Blackpool Pleasure Beach has said as it fell back into the red. The attraction, which dates back to 1896, also said the rising costs will force it to close some rides this year [...]
Former SAS: Who Dares Wins star Ant Middleton banned after failing to pay £1m tax bill Business Former SAS: Who Dares Wins chief instructor Ant Middleton has been banned from being a director of a company after his business failed to pay more than £1m in tax. The television personality was the director of Sway and Starting Limited along with his wife, Emilie Middleton. The business, which was described as offering media [...]
In The Style: Huge debts revealed after rescue deal saves jobs Retail In The Style owed more than £20m when it was rescued after collapsing into administration, it has been revealed. The Manchester-based fast-fashion brand rescued by Alps Sourcing Limited last week in a deal which secured 87 jobs. The debts have been revealed in a new document filed with Companies House by administrator FTS Recovery. What’s the [...]
Ryan Giggs restaurant closed owing huge sums March 24, 2025 Almost £500,000 was owed by the company behind a restaurant owned by former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs when it collapsed, it has been confirmed. George’s Dining Room and Bar in Worsley, Manchester, shut in February and the business behind it was placed into voluntary liquidation. Ryan Giggs opened the restaurant with friends Kelvin Gregory [...]
Micah Richards scores £1.5m boost from property side hustle March 21, 2025 Micah Richards has secured a boost worth almost £1.5m after a successful year for the luxury property company he founded. The former footballer-turned TV pundit established Hillcrest & Louis Homes in 2015 to develop high-end schemes. The company, which is registered in Manchester, has completed a series of developments in Leeds. Now, new accounts filed [...]
Sir Andy Murray’s five-star hotel significantly cuts losses March 21, 2025 The five-star luxury hotel owned by Sir Andy Murray significantly cut its losses during its latest financial year, it has been revealed. The business behind Cromlix Hotel, which is located near the two-time Wimbledon champion’s hometown of Dunblane in Scotland, has reported a loss of £369,045 for the year to 31 March, 2024. The figure [...]
Gordon Ramsay rakes in £60m as TV company takes off March 21, 2025 The production company run by Gordon Ramsay has seen a dramatic surge in its turnover as its profit continued to climb during its latest financial year. Humble Pie Productions, which trades as Studio Ramsay, has posted a turnover of £60.6m for the 12 months to 30 June, 2024, while it reported a pre-tax profit of [...]
Deliveroo: Will Shu lined up for massive pay day March 20, 2025 The founder and chief executive of Deliveroo could be in line for massive pay day in the wake of the FTSE 250 delivery giant making its first annual profit. The company could hand Will Shu a pay packet of more than £5.6m after adding the CEO to its long-term incentive plan and if Deliveroo’s shares [...]
Sibstar: Fintech backed by Dragons’ Den stars Deborah Meaden and Sara Davies seeking extra cash March 20, 2025 Fintech Sibstar, which is backed by Dragons’ Den stars Deborah Meaden and Sara Davies, has launched a new crowdfunding campaign in a bid to raise £350,000. The mobile app and debit card for people with dementia was founded by chief executive Jayne Sibley and secured £125,000 after appearing on the hit BBC One show last [...]
Footasylum: Profit almost triples as sales surge March 20, 2025 Profit at Footasylum surged by almost 200 per cent as its sales jumped to nearly £350m during its latest financial year, it has been confirmed. The Rochdale-headquartered retailer, which is backed by Germany-headquartered investment firm Aurelius Group, has reported a pre-tax profit of £17.2m for its year to 25 January, 2025. The figure comes after Footasylum [...]
