Mortgage rates are going back UP – but where will they end up? February 23, 2024 A number of mortgage lenders are raising their costs again in a move which will “bring further tears to the eyes of the general public”.
Reddit reveals quirky IPO plans to let users buy into stock February 23, 2024 Social media site Reddit filed for a hotly anticipated IPO on the New York Stock Exchange in March yesterday with plans for an unusual offering to allow its users buy into the stock on debut.
City of London Investment Group reports drop in profit as investments struggle February 23, 2024 The City of London Investment Group (CLIG) announced its 2023 half-year results as for the first time, the group reported in US dollars.
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group significantly ups stake in model trains maker Hornby February 23, 2024 Mike Ashley's retail empire Frasers Group has significantly increased its stake in model railways manufacturer Hornby.
Ground Rents Income fund offloads two student sites as it continues to liquidate portfolio February 23, 2024 A British real estate investment trust has offloaded two student accommodation sites in Bristol and Exeter for a total of over £3m.
Waste firm fined almost £70K after cyanide leak kills hundreds of fish February 23, 2024 The company was penalised after an incident in 2018, during which a container was ruptured causing "hundreds of litres of a liquid" to escape
Chemring reports record backlog ahead of annual meeting as higher defence spending benefits group February 23, 2024 The increase in numbers and positive outlook comes despite weather conditions impacting manufacturing operations in certain locations
Leeds Building Society sees record number of new members as consumers snap up savings deals February 23, 2024 The building society's total savings balance reached a record of £20.8bn, a 19 per cent jump on its 2022 figure of £17.5 bn.
Coca-Cola Europacific snaps up Philippines fizzy drink maker in $1.4bn deal February 23, 2024 Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has acquired the equivalent of the company in the Philippines in a deal valued at $1.8bn (£1.4bn).
US lands on moon for first time in 52 years with spacecraft the size of a red phone box February 23, 2024 Intuitive Machines’s Nova-C Odysseus lander touched down on the Moon at 23.23pm UK time on Thursday.