Primark owner says it expects ‘significant progress’ in the coming year as it opens new stores December 10, 2021 Associated British Foods said this morning trading to date in its new financial year at its Primark fashion business had been ahead of expectations with improved like-for-like sales compared to the fourth quarter of its last year.
Actress Sienna Miller feels ‘fully vindicated’ after settling hacking claims against The Sun December 9, 2021 Actress Sienna Miller has said she feels “fully vindicated” in a statement to the High Court today after she formally settled a claim for “substantial damages” against the publisher of The Sun.
Ofcom packages up better customer protection in line with delivery boom December 9, 2021 Ofcom have proposed new protections this morning to bring stronger guidance for parcel delivery and improve the way firms handle complaints.
70 per cent of international audiences view British film and TV as ‘high-quality’ December 9, 2021 New research has found that British-made film and TV is considered high quality by nearly three quarters of global audiences, positively influencing international views of the UK and attracting tourists.
Searches for ‘Cancel Conservative Membership’ rise 1900 per cent in the past week following Christmas party scandal December 9, 2021 Analysis of Google search data reveals that online searches for 'Cancel Conservative Membership' in the United Kingdom exploded 1,900 per cent above average on the 9th of December after video emerged of government officials discussing a Christmas party that was held whilst the rest of the country were in lockdown.
Gig workers on the verge of wider employee rights under EU plans December 9, 2021 The European Commission announced this morning draft rules to give workers at online platform companies such as Uber and Deliveroo better social rights, but which companies say could lead to job losses and more litigation in court.
Waterstones ‘named and shamed’ for failing to pay minimum wage December 9, 2021 Waterstones are among just some of the companies that have been “named and shamed” by the Government this morning for failing to pay the minimum wage.
YouGov snaps up Swiss competitor LINK for £21.7m to continue European expansion December 9, 2021 Market research giant YouGov announced its acquisition of the leading Swiss market and social research agency, LINK Marketing Services, this morning for an estimated £21.7m.
ITV looks to double output and expand internationally to grow into a ‘diversified global business’ December 9, 2021 ITV have outlined ambitions this morning ahead of its upcoming investor seminar this afternoon, where it will lay out its targets over the next five years for ITV Studios.
LendInvest benefits from property boom with profits surging December 9, 2021 LendInvest, the tech driven asset manager for property finance in the UK, announced a revenue growth of 28 per cent this morning of £72.4m, compared to the same period last year.