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Jon Robinson is City AM's UK Editor and is tasked with leading the expansion of the publication's business coverage beyond London. Based in Manchester, he focuses on regional stories, aiming to give a national platform to companies outside the M25. He is also the host of Boardroom Uncovered, City AM's podcast featuring candid conversations with the UK's top business leaders about their journeys, challenges and successes.

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child suffers £10m hit

December 19, 2025

Sales for theatre show Harry Potter and the Cursed Child slumped by more than £10m during its latest financial year, new accounts have revealed. Turnover at HPCC Group, which manages the rights for the show, fell from £41.3m to £30.3m in the 12 months to 31 March, 2025. The accounts, filed with Companies House, also [...]
James Bond producer David Heyman pays himself £26m

December 19, 2025

The new co-producer of the James Bond franchise has paid himself more than £26m after the success of his film company. David Heyman is best known for producing all eight instalments of the Harry Potter film series as well as the spin-off prequels, Fantastic Beasts. Heyman, through his company Heyday Films, has also produced the likes of [...]
Lord Alan Sugar-backed recruiter enters the red

December 19, 2025

A recruitment company founded by a finalist on The Apprentice and backed by Lord Alan Sugar fell into the red during its latest financial year, it has been revealed. Harper Fox Partners was set up by Scarlett Allen-Horton who was the runner up in series 15 of hit BBC One show The Apprentice. Despite being [...]
On: Sales surge by £40m before Ibiza Final Boss viral boost

December 19, 2025

Sales at sports clothes and shoes brand On in the UK jumped by £40m in the year before it went viral thanks to the ‘Ibiza Final Boss’. The brand was caught up in a social media sensation earlier this year when the ‘Ibiza Final Boss’, real name Jack Kay, was captured on video dancing at [...]
Jordan North: Capital Breakfast host becomes a millionaire

December 18, 2025

TV and radio presenter Jordan North has become a millionaire after taking over as host of Capital’s breakfast show. North succeeded Roman Kemp as host in April 2024 alongside Siân Welby and Chris Stark. The former I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here runner-up had previously been a DJ at Radio One. Now, new accounts [...]
Jeremy Clarkson rakes in millions from Hawkstone brewery

December 17, 2025

Profit at Jeremy Clarkson’s brewery Hawkstone has surged during its latest financial year after its sales almost tripled, it has been revealed. New accounts for the business behind the Cotswolds brewery show the firm’s total equity jumped from £432,512 to just over £3m in the year to 31 March, 2025. Total equity is the overall [...]
Stella McCartney: Losses widen as sales hit 15-year low

December 17, 2025

Losses widened at Stella McCartney’s fashion brand in the year the designer bought LVMH out of its stake as its sales fell to their lowest level since 2009, it has been revealed. New accounts filed with Companies House show that the firm’s pre-tax loss went from £25m in 2023 to £33.5m in 2024. Stella McCartney [...]
Profit triples at Cartier owner as UK sales rise

December 16, 2025

Profit has almost tripled at the UK arm of the luxury goods giant behind the likes of Cartier, Net-a-Porter and Montblanc, new results have revealed. Richemont UK has posted a pre-tax profit of £30m for the 12 months to 31 March, 2025, according to its latest accounts which have been filed with Companies House. The [...]
Betfred billionaire brothers share huge Peninsula pay day

December 15, 2025

The billionaire founders of betting giant Betfred have shared another bumper payday after the continued success of HR giant Peninsula. Founded by Peter Done in 1983, the Manchester-headquartered group provides services for the likes of the Co-op, Fred Perry, David Lloyd, Dreams and PayPal. The group is run by Peter Done and is a separate [...]
Timberland owner cuts UK jobs as sales slip again

December 15, 2025

Almost 100 jobs have been lost at the UK and Ireland arm of the retail giant behind the likes of The North Face, Vans and Timberland as its sales continued to fall during its latest financial year, it has been revealed. The division of VF Corporation, whose brands also include Eastpak, Kipling and Napapijri, cut [...]

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