Silk gowns, big wigs and steel buckles shoes: Ceremony set to welcome 95 new King’s Counsel March 16, 2024 The KC title is one of the highest honours a lawyer can attain and has been in practice since 1597 after Queen Elizabeth I awarded the first batch of Queen Counsels.
Will FTSE 100 giant Next continue to top the retail leaderboard? March 16, 2024 Next will unveil its full year earnings this coming Thursday, as investors gear up to see how the FTSE 100 firm has navigated a challenging period for retailers.
Three graphs that show the health of the London Stock Exchange March 16, 2024 The London Stock Exchange has been rocked by exits and a slump in listings over the past year.
Japan funds boom as stock market hits record high March 16, 2024 The Japanese stock market reached a 34-year high last month, and investors in the Asian market are getting the best news they’ve heard in decades. The Japanese Nikkei 225 has risen 42.5 per cent over the last year, compared to the 1.2 per cent growth in the FTSE 100 over the same period. Last month, [...]
Turning dreams into deliveries: Unboxing Not on the High Street’s impact March 15, 2024 Not your average high street; uncovering how the artisanal marketplace NOTHS has helped elevate small businesses.
FTSE 100 giant Reckitt responds to share price plunge as Enfamil baby formula lawsuits mount March 15, 2024 The trial was the first of several hundred trials that are set to come to court surrounding the baby formula.
Bensons for Beds still in the red as fewer customers visit stores March 15, 2024 Bensons for Beds cut its losses as sales passed £250m during its latest financial year, new detailed accounts have revealed.
Chinese shopping giant JD pulls out of Currys takeover race March 15, 2024 Chinese online shopping giant JD.com has pulled out of the race to acquire Currys, just one week after another potential suitor pulled out of the race.
Soho House: Waiting list at private members club and short seller target hits another record March 15, 2024 Soho House, the exclusive private members club, reported a loss of $57m (£44m) in the fourth quarter, but said its wait list is now at an all time high
‘Death by a thousand cuts’: UK insolvencies soar 17 per cent and exceed pandemic levels March 15, 2024 The government agency said this was higher than levels seen during the pandemic "while the government support measures were in place", with things like the furlough scheme. It is also higher than pre-pandemic figures.