Johnson Matthey results lift as giant sells glass technology business November 24, 2021 Chemical giant Johnson Matthey (JM) called its performance in the first half of the year “resilient”, as sales went up 21 per cent to £1.9bn and revenue increased 23 per cent. Driven by the higher average price of precious metals, the company’s underlying operating profit also jumped to £293m, up 102 per cent and ahead [...]
Channel 4 to broadcast live Betfred Super League November 24, 2021 Live Super League will be broadcast on free-to-air television for the first time in its 26-year history on Channel 4.
Browne Jacobson and KPMG top workplace social mobility index November 24, 2021 Law firms and consultancies are leading the way in driving social mobility in the workplace, according to the latest national Employer Index by the Social Mobility Foundation (SMF). Law firm Browne Jacobson LLP scored first place in the ranking of the top 75 organisations, followed by consulting giant KPMG and law firm Herbert Smith Freehills [...]
Water supplier United Utilities results lift on higher consumption November 24, 2021 Water company United Utilities has seen its half year revenues lifted by a surge in consumption amid the return of business activity.
KPMG backs Bina Mehta as chair in term extension November 24, 2021 Partners at KPMG UK have voted to extend Bina Mehta's term as chair of the Big Four firm until 2024.
British military to leave Canada after 50 years for new Middle East base November 24, 2021 The British military is moving its main training base from Canada to the Middle East after more than 50 years according to reports.
The City View: November 23 November 24, 2021 In today’s episode of City A.M.’s daily podcast, we talk about more fallout from the Bulb collapse, bad news from AO World for Christmas goods and reflect on the changing world of street delivery with City A.M.’s Leah Montebello.
Brewin Dolphin draws in record fund inflows November 24, 2021 Fund inflows swelled to the highest total on record at wealth manager Brewin Dolphin in the past year, buoyed by a combination of positive net flows and strong investment performance. The London-listed firm drew in a record £4bn of discretionary inflows in the year to the end of September, compared to £2.8bn in the previous [...]
Revolution Beauty plots US expansion as sales soar November 24, 2021 Revolution Beauty's half year results have been lifted by surging demand for makeup amid the worldwide lifting of lockdown restrictions.
A rich tradition of English law has always kept our EU rivals on their toes November 24, 2021 It’s the economy, stupid, was the refrain coined by James Carville to help Bill Clinton win his 1992 presidential campaign. The US was experiencing an economic recession and the incumbent president, George HW Bush, was seen as out of touch. Yet the levers for prosperity are few in number. The main ones are tax rates, [...]
