Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury sees profit ‘materially’ ahead as customers keep reading December 7, 2023 Bloomsbury, the Harry Potter book series publisher, said revenue and profit is expected to come in "materially ahead" of expectations.
Customers flock to AJ Bell signalling hope for domestic investing market December 7, 2023 AJ Bell, one of the UK's largest investment platforms, today announced it had signed up another 50,880 customers in the financial year to 30 September.
Big Four: KPMG set to merge UK and Swiss businesses to chase down rivals December 7, 2023 KPMG UK has begun exploratory discussions with its partners over a plan to merge its business with KPMG Switzerland.
House prices rise again – but London properties still down on last year December 7, 2023 House prices rose by 0.5 per cent in November, following a rise of 1.2 per cent the prior month, according to Halifax.
KKR splashes £1.4bn to take yet another London-listed firm private December 7, 2023 Private equity giant KKR is set to take another UK-listed firm private. Smart Metering Systems (SMS), which offers smart energy metering and technology, this morning told markets it was recommending an all-cash, £1.4bn bid from the American firm. It is the latest in a long string of UK-headquartered and London-listed firms to be taken private [...]
Watches of Switzerland reports revenue growth as US customers keep spending December 7, 2023 Watches of Switzerland, the UK's largest luxury watch retailer, today reported revenue growth of two per cent in constant currency for the first half of its financial year.
Frasers ‘on track’ as Murray doubles down on elevation strategy December 7, 2023 Frasers, parent company of Sports Direct and Flannels, is on track to hit previous profit guidance
Investment banks search for any port in a storm amid City’s dealmaking slump December 7, 2023 A listings drop off has hurt smaller investment banks and brokers. Now they may be looking for deals and combinations of their own.
London’s priciest mansions struggle to sell as luxury property market faces change December 7, 2023 Economic headwinds are taking a toll on the two priciest mansions in London, reports suggest, as the luxury property market continues to adapt. The two properties – Rutland Gate and The Holme – are on the market with a combined listing of £475m. A person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that founder of real [...]
Government faces court challenge after failing to hike legal aid fees December 7, 2023 The UK government faces a High Court challenge next week over its failure to increase criminal barristers' legal aid fees despite agreeing to do so in September last year.