FTSE 100 giant Natwest and Close Brothers set to benefit from Labour government, analysts say June 26, 2024 UK banking stocks are poised to enjoy a "good backdrop" if Labour wins the general election on 4 July, according to a leading broker, highlighting benefits for Natwest and Close Brothers.
London Underground: Sadiq Khan’s Friday travel discount fails to reverse work from home trend June 26, 2024 The trial was posited as a possible solution to the huge decline in commuting numbers seen across the underground due to home working.
PZ Cussons: Carex maker backs outlook despite surge in Nigerian currency June 26, 2024 British health and beauty manufacturer PZ Cussons said its on track to deliver a revenue of more than £520m despite the decline in the value of the Nigerian Naira, which it said has had a “significant” impact on its trading.
Deliveroo approach from Doordash failed but analysts say it ‘may only be the start’ June 26, 2024 Deliveroo, which has long been seen as a target for a merger or acquisition, may not have agreed to a deal this occasion, but analysts at Jefferies said the approach "may only be the start".
HSS Hire sees sales jump as tool rental service weathers tough winter June 26, 2024 Tool rental firm HSS Hire increased its sales in the first five months of its financial year despite the impact of the mild winter on its seasonal product line.
Electrical supplier AO World sees profit skyrocket June 26, 2024 Shares in AO World have jumped after the white goods electrical supplier revealed its profit had surged during its latest financial year.
Brick Lane Beigel Shop reopens today. Here’s why it shut June 26, 2024 Owners said "In recent times, we've faced trials, including complex family dynamics and health setbacks, common in many extended-family businesses.”
Apax Global Alpha launches ‘flexible’ capital allocation framework and kicks off buyback June 26, 2024 Private equity investment trust Apax Global Alpha has unveiled a new capital allocation framework and kicked off a share buyback programme to take advantage of "wide discounts", also announcing the retirement of its long-serving chair.
Warpaint London: Makeup firm behind W7 sees sales soar following Superdrug deal June 26, 2024 Warpaint London, the company behind makeup brands W7 and Technic, has revealed a strong start to its financial year with sales up £10m following a deal with Superdrug.
Profit drops at Marks Electrical amid ‘fiercely competitive’ backdrop but signs things are picking up June 26, 2024 The online electrical retailer reported that it was struggling with "downward margin pressure" as a result of consumers trading-down.
