Rolls-Royce shares rise as profits more than double at British engineering and defence giant February 22, 2024 Rolls-Royce reported profits ahead of analysts expectations and record cash flow in last year, as its new chief executive led a remarkable turnaround.
Lloyds sets aside £450m for FCA motor finance probe February 22, 2024 Lloyds Banking Group has reported a record annual profit on the back of higher interest rates while setting aside £450m for a Financial Conduct Authority motor finance probe.
Hargreaves Lansdown reaps cash interest reward as market growth pushes up assets under new CEO February 22, 2024 Hargreaves Lansdown reported market growth and interest from cash push its assets under administration for the firm up to £142.2bn. Market growth pushed up assets by £7.2bn for the firm in the second half of 2023, compared to just £1.7bn in 2022. In the firm’s interim results, it revealed that revenue had jumped five per [...]
Nestle: Kit Kat and Nescafe maker’s sales below par as inflation hits demand February 22, 2024 Nestle, the Kit Kat and Nescafe coffee maker, reported lower than expected sales for the full year, as high inflation continued to impact customer demand.
Bill Browder: How the UK should punish Putin for Navalny’s death February 22, 2024 The UK government must confiscate Russian central bank assets and do “everything in its power” to force the release of imprisoned British-Russian campaigner Vladimir Kara-Murza following the death of Alexei Navalny, one of Putin’s fiercest critics has claimed.
Fit for all: Inclusivity at the core for new boutique fitness destination February 22, 2024 Studio Fix is the latest addition to the fitness scene, offering an accessible and flexible approach to workouts.
Digital training programme for businesses launched in latest push for growth February 22, 2024 The latest UK government-funded programme to boost small business growth will give London entrepreneurs free access to digital training and tools until 2025.
First time buyers: Homes in London 26 per cent cheaper but affordability remains an issue February 22, 2024 First time buyers in London are spending 26 per cent below the UK market average, but the majority of buyers are struggling with affordability. According to a new report by Zoopla, the average cost of a first time property in London is £399k, which is around £140k cheaper than a typical home would cost in [...]
London’s new tech hotspot might be south of the river February 22, 2024 London's tech businesses have long clustered around Old Street and Stratford. But could the new design district in Greenwich steal the crown?
Tagomics: Disease diagnosis firm bags £6.7m in funding for cancer research February 22, 2024 The funding round will enable Tagomics to discover new signs of cancer and advance drug development and therapy selection for patients.
