Plans worth £5bn to create 30,000 jobs given the green light June 14, 2024 Plans that could create more than 30,000 new jobs and attract billions of pounds of private investment to the West Midlands have been given the green light.
Warburtons: Record sales as shoppers rush to grab bakery’s fruity buns June 14, 2024 Bakery giant Warburtons more than doubled its profit after it poured investment into diversifying its product range beyond its iconic loafs.
Election 2024: Labour to reinstate 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales June 13, 2024 The party said this would provide "certainty to manufacturers" and "support the transition to electric vehicles."
Timothy Taylor’s: ‘Challenged British economy’ puts dent in brewer’s profit June 13, 2024 Brewery Timothy Taylor said its profit is "significantly down" despite its sales increasing as the business battles with "soaring utility costs" and rising wages.
Halma: Record profit for safety equipment maker as sales pass £2bn June 13, 2024 British health and safety device maker Halma achieved a record profit again during its latest financial year as sales hit £2bn for the first time in its history.
Goodyear Tyres: Dunlop manufacturer’s sales hit £3bn following brands revamp June 12, 2024 The UK arm of tyre giants Goodyear and Dunlop has seen its sales soar to almost £3bn following its ongoing efforts to raise the profile of its retail brands.
Dr Martens: Top bosses miss out on bonuses after ‘disappointing year’ June 12, 2024 The top bosses at iconic British shoe maker Dr Martens will not be paid their bonuses after the brand suffered a "disappointing year" as its pre-tax profit was slashed.
Profit rises at Castings as firm benefits from lagged Covid impacts June 12, 2024 Current levels of demand at Castings are expected to continue in the short-term, with the potential for a slight increase in the autumn.
Greene King: Profit halves at pub giant before Euros despite extra Bank Holiday June 11, 2024 The cost of living crisis and no major international football tournament being staged in 2023 led to profit being slashed in half at pub giant Greene King, it has been revealed.
Tata Steel ‘apprehensive’ of election’s impact on £1.25bn Port Talbot plans June 11, 2024 Tata Steel has raised concerns about the impact the UK's General Election on July 4 could have on its £1.25bn plans at its Port Talbot site.