Profit drops at Marks Electrical amid ‘fiercely competitive’ backdrop but signs things are picking up June 26, 2024 The online electrical retailer reported that it was struggling with "downward margin pressure" as a result of consumers trading-down.
Universal eyeing Alton Towers with new UK theme park and £50bn boost June 26, 2024 A proposed Universal theme park could provide a £50bn boost to the UK economy and be open 365 days a year.
Drax Group to sell 90,000 metre points to EDF Energy June 26, 2024 British power firm Drax has announced it will sell up to 90,000 customer meter points to EDF Energy after a strategic review of its energy supply business.
Tech firm Checkit abandons takeover pursuit of AIM-listed Crimson Tide June 26, 2024 Checkit is now unable to submit another takeover proposal for six months. It had previously attempted to engage in discussions with Crimson multiple times over the last four years.
Alliance Trust and Witan Investment Trust agree to merge in sector’s largest deal to date June 26, 2024 Two massive investment trusts have agreed to the largest merger from the sector ever, as Witan investment trust is set to be rolled into Alliance trust.
Lifesafe reports revenue jump as company at the ‘start of the journey’ June 26, 2024 Fire extinguisher maker Lifesafe has attributed the sizeable uptick in revenue in 2023 to its focus on digital retailing, saying its full year results represent the "start of the journey" to deliver shareholder value.
Revolution Beauty back in the black despite weak online sales June 26, 2024 Cosmetics brand Revolution Beauty has clawed its way out of the red as high sales in the rest of the world help offset its poor performance in the US.
Volex making good progress as firm lays out 2027 growth targets June 26, 2024 Revenue growth was concentrated in the firm's medical and 'complex industrial technology' divisions.
Liontrust falls into red as performance fee revenue collapses June 26, 2024 Liontrust fell into the red this year after investors pulled over £6bn from its funds, up from the already brutal £4.8bn the year before.
Phoenix Group to explore potential sale of Sunlife June 26, 2024 Phoenix Group, the UK’s largest long-term savings and retirement business, has revealed that it will explore a possible sale of its Sunlife business.