Mortgage arrears surge 50 per cent to seven-year high as Brits squeezed by higher rates March 12, 2024 The proportion of UK mortgages in arrears rose to its highest level since 2016 at the end of 2023, according to data from the Bank of England, as borrowers are squeezed by high interest rates and household costs.
Foresight venture capital trusts make 10 times return on spectroscopy firm sale March 12, 2024 The group has been soled to an unnamed American investor for £11.2m, more than 10 times what the VCTs paid for it in 2015.
British American confirms plan to launch buyback after Indian partner stake sale March 12, 2024 British American Tobacco (BAT) is reportedly set to begin a begin a partial sale of its stake in Indian partner ITC as early as this week.
Shoe Zone blames higher costs and Red Sea disruption for ‘slower than expected’ sales March 12, 2024 Shoe Zone has blamed higher costs, the disruption in the Red Sea and "slower than expected" sales at the end of 2023 for its reduced performance in recent months.
Half of UK workers would turn down pay rise to keep working from home March 12, 2024 Just over half of UK workers would forgo a pay rise in order to not work from the office full time, according to a new survey.
ScotRail: Over £1.5m paid out because of delays, cancellations and disruption March 12, 2024 ScotRail has paid out more than £1.5m in compensation since being nationalised, according to new figures.
Rupert Murdoch and Daily Mail owner mull joint bid for Telegraph group March 12, 2024 A consortium of News Corp, Daily Mail General Trust and Redbird IMI may alleviate mounting concerns over the Telegraph takeover.
Boeing whistleblower found dead in South Carolina March 12, 2024 A former employee of Boeing who blew the whistle on safety problems at the company has been found dead.
Domino’s Pizza launches ambitious bid to ramp up sales and store openings by 2028 March 12, 2024 Domino’s Pizza has outlined plans to accelerate growth, eyeing 1,600 UK and Ireland stores delivering £2bn of system sales by 2028.
Hill and Smith shareholders set for bumper payday after profits pass £100m March 12, 2024 Shareholders are set for a bumper pay day after international construction and infrastructure firm Hill & Smith significantly increased its dividend following its profits passing the £100m mark.