Childcare costs mean it makes ‘no financial sense for many mothers to work’: official report January 17, 2024 London’s economy could be being held back by around £5bn a year due to issues with childcare costs and shortages.
Why December’s inflation surprise is not a moment to panic January 17, 2024 How worrying are December's inflation figures for the Bank of England? And what does it mean for when interest rates will start being cut?
JD Sports defends board member and former Amazon director despite shareholder worries about ‘poor attendance’ January 17, 2024 JD Sports has said it is satisfied with the performance of a former Amazon director to its board, after shareholders voiced concerns about their “perceived” poor attendance.
Former Rolls-Royce CEO named chair of climate tech firm January 17, 2024 A former chief executive of Rolls-Royce has been named chairman of a UK-based climate technology company.
Wizz Air to refund passengers £1.24m after regulator’s enforcement action January 17, 2024 Wizz Air has been forced to pay out £1.24m in refunds to passengers after enforcement action from the UK's aviation regulator.
Pearson’s virtual schools slow amid tech drive for publisher January 17, 2024 Pearson has reported a 20 per cent slowdown in its virtual learning unit as it attempts to pivot to become a tech-first company.
Mitchells and Butler: All Bar One owner lifts guidance as cost pressures ease January 17, 2024 All Bar One owner Mitchells and Butler (M&B) expects profits to be at the top end of forecasts as it cautiously cheered an end to tough cost pressures. The no-frills pub chain, which also owns Toby Carvery, said that like-for-like sales were up 7.7 per cent in the two months to January, over the Christmas [...]
888 shares dive as gambling red tape causes bookie revenue to tumble January 17, 2024 William Hill owner 888 has said a move away from dotcom markets and increased gambling red tape caused a drop in revenues in 2023.
Mulberry blames tourist tax and slowdown in luxury demand for falling sales January 17, 2024 British fashion house Mulberry has blamed a slowdown in demand for luxury spending for a nine per cent decline in sales over the golden quarter.
BP company man Auchincloss named permanent chief January 17, 2024 BP was late on Tuesday night putting the finishing touches to the permanent appointment of interim boss Murray Auchincloss as CEO, according to reports.