Ex-Deputy PM Raab to join Pall Mall mining investment operation February 21, 2024 Dominic Raab, the former foreign secretary and deputy prime minister, has been appointed to a senior role at a Pall Mall private equity shop.
Angling Direct reels in revenue despite choppy retail environment February 21, 2024 Specialist fishing tackle and equipment retailer Angling Direct has continued to make profit despite disruptions from storms and an economic downturn. In an update, the publicly listed firm said revenue grew 10.2 per cent to £81.7m in the full year to January 2024. UK sales were also hiked nine per cent to £77m, as the [...]
Keystone: Higher rates and new staff to help AIM-listed law firm outperform expectations February 21, 2024 "Sustained client demand, as well as the impact of new joiners, has generated a better than anticipated revenue outturn," the firm said.
Inglorious Barca: Identity crisis engulfing Barcelona’s Champions League last chance February 21, 2024 Tensions are running high at the cash-strapped club ahead of a big tie.
BAE Systems’ order backlog hits record levels as global defence spending booms February 21, 2024 BAE Systems enjoyed a record year for new orders in 2023, as defence spending boomed in the wake of the war in Ukraine and rising geopolitical tensions.
Pawnbroker H&T snaps up Essex firm as recession drives Brits to borrowing February 21, 2024 Pawnbroker H&T has snapped up a rival firm in Essex for £11.3m, as the business continues to profit from cash strapped Brits amid an economic squeeze.
Market data specialist Arcontech sees profits jump as clients stay loyal February 21, 2024 Arcontech, which specialises in financial market data processing, has reported a jump in profits as its blue-chip client base remains loyal despite tough economic conditions.
Heathrow turns first profit since pandemic amid Middle East takeover speculation February 21, 2024 Heathrow Airport has turned its first profit since the pandemic amid speculation of a takeover from Middle-Eastern state backed investment funds.
Tate & Lyle blames inflation for slip in revenue February 21, 2024 The update comes just days after the 100 year old brand revealed it would remove the dead lion from its plastic golden syrup and dessert bottles. A lion's head with a bee will replace the iconic logo.
Spring Budget 2024: Government banks largest monthly surplus on record before March statement February 21, 2024 January's figures are the last round of monthly borrowing figures before the Spring Budget, which is scheduled to be held on 6 March.
