Gold Standard Service with Hyde New Homes September 4, 2024 Our developments across the city, by the coast, and in the countryside offer the chance to step onto the property ladder with shared ownership in London, Kent and Sussex. Each Hyde home is a testament to our commitment to exceptional workmanship and thoughtful, sustainable design. At Hyde, our customers come first. This means staying in [...]
Helping you onto the ladder in London September 4, 2024 Getting onto the property ladder is a key goal for many of us, but the financial demands associated with buying a property, especially in London, can be daunting for aspiring home hunters. At Sovereign Network Group, we appreciate the obstacles faced by those starting their journey and have seen the value that the Shared Ownership [...]
Haven and Warner Hotels owner slips into the red after Butlin’s sale September 4, 2024 The group behind Haven holiday parks and Warner Leisure Hotels fell into the red after the sale of Butlin’s, it has been revealed. Bourne Leisure, which is owned by investment giant Blackstone, has reported a pre-tax loss of £166.5m for 2023, according to newly-filed accounts with Companies House. The loss comes after the group reported [...]
Barratt: Profit halves at housebuilder but firm optimistic after Redrow deal September 4, 2024 Housebuilder Barratt reported a halving in profit and drop in completions amid a challenging housing market, but has said it is optimistic about the future. Barratt said its total home completions in the year ended 30 June reached 14,004, down 18.6 per cent from 17,206 in 2023 but at the upper end of the company’s [...]
What’s On in London in September 2024 September 3, 2024 As summer fades and the crisp breeze of autumn begins to fill the air, London prepares for an exhilarating September packed with cultural and sporting events, festivals, and unique experiences. Whether you’re a local, worker or a visitor, the capital offers an unrivalled array of activities to make the beginning of this autumn unforgettable. From [...]
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 – [...]
Tory leadership race gets underway as Badenoch and Cleverly launch small state campaigns September 2, 2024 The Conservative leadership race was set alight today as frontrunner Kemi Badenoch and rival James Cleverly launched their campaigns, both calling for a “state that does less”. Former business and trade secretary Badenoch argued: “Government should do fewer things but better – and what it does, it should do with brilliance.” While former foreign and [...]
Harrods passes £1bn mark as Qatari owners get £180m pay day despite falling profit September 2, 2024 Sales jumped to £1bn at the company behind luxury department store Harrods during its latest financial year, but profit was slashed over the same period, it has been revealed. The London icon posted a turnover 8.2 per cent higher for the year to 3 February, 2024, according to newly-filed accounts with Companies House, compared to [...]
Nivea suncream and deodorant help boost Beiersdorf’s UK sales and profit September 2, 2024 The higher sales of sunscreen and deodorant helped UK arm of Beiersdorf, the company behind the likes of Nivea, boost its turnover and profit during 2023. The Birmingham-based company has reported a turnover of £273.9m for 2023, up from the £237m it posted for 2022. Newly-filed accounts with Companies House also show its pre-tax profit [...]
Big Talk Studios: Bumper year for ITV-owned The Outlaws maker September 2, 2024 Revenue and profit both surged at Big Talk Studios, which helped make the likes of Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, during 2023. The business, which was founded by Nira Park in 1994, led by CEO Kenton Allen since 2008 and acquired by ITV Studios in 2013, has reported a revenue of £35.7m for the 12 [...]