Smurfit Kappa wraps up full-year with €913m profit and dividend hike February 9, 2022 Packaging giant Smurfit Kappa has reported full-year profits before income tax of €913m, a 22 per cent boost on last year.
The Souvenir Part II review: Indie darling gets a well-deserved sequel February 9, 2022 The Souvenir, released in 2019, became an art house favourite, offering a coming-of-age drama that wasn’t afraid to take a different perspective. Independent films rarely get the chance for a sequel, but director Joanna Hogg’s searing look at artistry and toxic love demanded another chapter. Part II once again stars Honor Swinton Byrne as Julie, [...]
Parallel Mothers review: Another glorious Pedro Almodovar movie February 9, 2022 For reasons unrelated to cinema, it feels like an age since we last saw a new film by Pedro Almodovar. In reality, it’s only been a couple of years since his Oscar-nominated love letter to creativity Pain and Glory, which proved the Spanish filmmaking legend shows no signs of losing his edge. His new film, [...]
PZ Cussons adjusted profit declines as headwinds cause Carex sales slump February 9, 2022 Personal healthcare manufacturer PZ Cussons has registered a 9.6 per cent decline in profit after subsidiary Carex reported an easing of demand for personal hygiene products. In the half year ended 30 November, the group’s adjusted operating profit went down to £32.9m while sales slumped 9.3 per cent to £283.7m. Earnings per share also dropped [...]
Grainger’s occupancy rates remain ahead of expectations February 9, 2022 Grainger's occupancy rates have risen to 97 per cent, ahead of expectations, according to its latest trading update.
Dunelm reports record profits as macroeconomic troubles leave group unscathed February 9, 2022 Home furnishing giant Dunelm reported today record profits, as it managed to emerge unscathed from the impact of Omicron, supply chain issues and inflationary surges. In the six months ended 25 December, Dunelm announced a £140.8m profits before tax, 25.3 per cent up on last year’s £112.4m. The group’s gross margin went up 80 basis [...]
GlaxoSmithKline revels in £8.8bn profit ahead of consumer healthcare demerger February 9, 2022 GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has reported full-year sales of £34bn, boosted by strong pharmaceutical sales over the past 12 months.
Essar unveils £45m plans to build UK’s first refinery-based hydrogen furnace February 9, 2022 Essar Oil UK (EOUK) will install a new £45m furnace capable of using hydrogen as its fuel source at its plant in North West England.
Demand for office space soared last month as businesses feel more certain February 9, 2022 Business owners making enquiries about leasing office space exceeded pre-pandemic levels last month, in a boost for the revival of city centres. Demand was 54 per cent higher last month than in January 2021 and 15 per cent higher than in January 2020, just before the pandemic hit. The office sector had the strongest growth [...]
Surging rents ‘fanning the flames of cost of living crisis’ February 9, 2022 Rents have surged 8.3 per cent in a year, to the highest level they have been in 13 years. London rents have risen 11 per cent in a year as office workers have returned to the capital. Monthly rents are up £62 since the start of the pandemic, hitting an average of £969 a month, [...]
