B&Q faces backlash over changes to staff breaks December 12, 2023 B&Q is facing backlash from staff following changes made to paid breaks and reduced hours, according to reports.
Nala: London fintech raises £31m for expansion beyond Africa July 9, 2024 London-based money transfer firm Nala has raised $40m (£31.2m) in funding to support its global expansion and enhance the reliability of payments to Africa.
All Bar One owner toasts rising revenues as cost pressures start to ease July 27, 2023 Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) share price soared over five per cent this morning, as the pub and restaurant chain revealed a 9.7 per cent rise in revenues in the third quarter. The All Bar One owner was bolstered by a record breaking Fathers Day in June, with like-for-like sales in food and drink during the [...]
Daily Mail goes green: Paper’s parent firm launches energy transition fund December 1, 2023 The Daily Mail has set its sights on greener pastures by launching an energy transition fund through a new collaboration.
Mitchells & Butlers: All Bar One owner toasts ‘record year’ despite battling high costs November 30, 2023 All Bar One owner Mitchells and Butlers (M&B) said that like for like sales grew to a record 9.1 per cent during the full year, as the chain toasts a strong performance. The no frills dining and pub chain, which also owns Toby Carvery, said that adjusted operating profit increased by 17.6 per cent, despite [...]
Kingfisher: Bonuses slashed for top executives at B&Q and Screwfix owner after profit plummets April 16, 2024 The bonuses of the chief executive and chief financial officer of the owner of B&Q have been slashed after Kingfisher's profits fell by almost 40 per cent during its latest financial year.
Wework dragged to court over refusal to give up lease on London Southbank office January 24, 2024 Embattled co-working space Wework is being dragged to court because it is refusing to forfeit the lease at one of its most profitable locations on London’s Southbank, according to reports. Almacantar, the property developer who oversees the building at 10 York Road, has been trying to kick the troubled American firm out since it filed [...]
Ultimate Products to take over Salter and Heston Blumenthal partnership July 15, 2021 Britain’s oldest houseware brand Salter is set to be snapped up by London-listed Ultimate Products as consumers fell back in love with home cooking over lockdown. The deal is expected to be completed by 19 July and will cost Ultimate Products (UP) some £32m in cash. UP, which turned over £115.7m last year, will take [...]
Nadal injury clears path for Djokovic to extend slam record at Australian Open January 7, 2024 Nadal has said that he plans to retire from tennis later this year.
London fintech Kennek raises £10m in seed funding for lending software October 10, 2023 London-based fintech Kennek has raised $12.5m (£10.3m) in a seed funding round led by HV Capital, the backer of Hello Fresh, Depop and Flixbus. The funds will allow Kennek, a software developer that provides a single platform for alternative lenders, to build on its home market and plans for expansion into the EU. Co-founder Xavier [...]