Spending watchdog says HMRC in ‘declining spiral’ and needs to rethink ‘unprecedented’ job cuts May 15, 2024 Taxpayers spent the equivalent of 800 years on hold when trying to phone HM Revenue and Customs' customer service in 2022-23, according to a scathing report by the UK spending watchdog that found the public had been "let down".
Shawbrook Bank delivers steady lending growth as specialist focus pays off May 15, 2024 Specialist lender Shawbrook has reported an increase in loans and deposits as it steps up its challenge to the big banks.
Top 7: The best spas in the UK and beyond May 15, 2024 Feeling frazzled, want to take your fitness to the next level or need to seriously detox with a fast? We round up the best spas and wellness breaks to reboot mind, soul and body . . .
Britvic: Brand behind UK Pepsi distribution cheers bumper growth as canned Lipton Ice Tea booms May 15, 2024 Britvic revenue grew thanks to the strength of Lipton Ice Tea, with the canned version's launch bumping the brand's revenue up 27.6 per cent.
Catering giant Compass raises guidance following contracts at Kew and Royal Opera House May 15, 2024 Catering giant Compass Group has raised its profit guidance following a strong performance in the six months to the end of March.
Vanquis Bank fights legal battle against claims management firm in attempt to stem losses May 15, 2024 Specialist lender Vanquis Banking Group is involved in legal proceedings against a claims management company that it partially blamed for a profit warning earlier this year.
Burberry: Analysts say ‘a lot to be desired’ after profit slip May 15, 2024 British fashion house Burberry reported a decline in operating profit for the full year as the brand continues to feel the pinch from consumers reducing spending on luxury items.
Imperial Brands: Cigarette maker’s volumes dwindles despite rise in vaping May 15, 2024 Tobacco giant Imperial Brands saw profit dwindle as the volume of products sold continued to decline, despite an uptick in vaping.
Watchdog to warn tech leaders over data protection in AI May 15, 2024 The UK's data watchdog chief is set to warn tech businesses that they must "bake in" data protection at every stage of developing artificial intelligence technologies in order to properly protect people's personal information.
Swiftonomics strikes with Eras Tour set to spark £1bn spending binge May 15, 2024 When the tickets were released last July, ticket sales sparked a 15.8 per cent increase in UK spending on entertainment.
