Take two: Ex-Change UK MPs forge new alliance called The Independents July 10, 2019 A splinter group of MPs who were part of Change UK have embarked on another rebranding, forming a new political alliance called The Independents. Read more: All Change UK: Tory and Labour MPs disband after election failure Four MPs have founded a so-called “co-operative of independent politicians” after quitting Change UK early last month, when [...]
Shareholders poised to oppose Vodafone pay report in dividend row July 10, 2019 A group of Vodafone investors plan to oppose the company’s remuneration report at this month’s annual meeting as anger builds about the telecoms firm’s move to cut its dividend, according to Sky News. Read more: Vodafone looks to woo business as it switches on 5G network Proxy adviser ISS has said investors should vote against [...]
UK ambassador ‘thrown to the wolves’ over Trump leaks, says Sir John Major July 10, 2019 Former Tory Prime Minister Sir John Major has said the UK’s ambassador to the US, Sir Kim Darroch, has been “thrown to the wolves” following leaked emails in which the diplomat criticised Donald Trump. Major issued a strong defence of Darroch and said the government should keep him in post even if it meant a [...]
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Blue on blue: Three key talking points from the Conservative leadership debate July 10, 2019 It’s that time again. The Tory leadership race is reaching its zenith, and the final two candidates last night took part in the first of several televised Conservative leadership debate head-to-heads as Tories choose the next Prime Minister. Read more: Can Boris Johnson turbocharge the UK economy? In a spirited and at times ill-tempered affair, [...]
John Major vows to seek judicial review to avoid parliament closure July 10, 2019 Former prime minister John Major has threatened to seek a judicial review if Britain’s next leader sought to suspend parliament to proceed with a no-deal Brexit. Read more: Boris can deliver a bold economic vision for UK, says Remainer MP Calling any such suspension “utterly and totally unacceptable”, Major told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme [...]
Dunelm set to hit higher end of profit range amid sales rise July 10, 2019 British homewares retailing giant Dunelm has forecasted today that its annual profit will be at the higher end of its range, raising its expectations on the back of improved sales. Management has said that full-year profit before tax will be at the upper end of the £124m – £126 range announced last month. Total like-for-like [...]
Ofgem warns Solarplicity over late payments, may revoke licence July 10, 2019 Ofgem has again said it may revoke energy supplier Solarplicity’s licence after the company was warned over missed payments to renewable energy generators. It is the second time Ofgem has warned Solarplicity for not paying the so-called feed-in-tariff to (FIT) generators. Read more: Regulator Ofgem won’t extend ban on energy supplier Solarplicity In early May [...]
J D Wetherspoon sales growth slows again July 10, 2019 J D Wetherspoon expects like-for-like sales to rise at a slower rate in its pubs over summer as boss Tim Martin warned investors about a £3m non-cash loss this financial year. Read more: Glass half empty? Wetherspoon shares fall as sales growth slows Like-for-like sales are expected to grow 6.9 per cent for the 10 [...]
Strike: Bowling alley operator Ten Entertainment sales grow by nearly a tenth July 10, 2019 Ten Entertainment shares rose three per cent this morning after it reported a 9.6 per cent rise in sales. The FTSE all-share firm benefited from cooler conditions than last year throughout May and June. These helped draw more customers into its bowling centres, it said. Read more: Ten Entertainment to target London in bowling alley [...]