Mothercare’s sales slide as headwinds hit Middle East business November 24, 2023 Mothercare sales slid 15 per following tough trading conditions in the Middle East as the group warned of store closures in the region.
Israel-Hamas: Temporary ceasefire takes effect — but ‘war not over yet’ November 24, 2023 A temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect early this morning ahead of a hostage release later today.
Boots and L&G strike ‘largest ever single transaction’ pension deal as buy-in flurry continues November 24, 2023 Boots has struck a record £4.8bn buy-in deal with L&G today which will see liabilities for the retailer’s pension scheme shifted over to the insurance giant.
Sunak pledges to make Sunderland Britain’s EV ‘Silicon Valley’ as £2bn Nissan investment confirmed November 24, 2023 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the investment from Nissan will make Sunderland the UK’s electric vehicle “Silicon Valley”.
Nipper’s back: HMV swings open the doors of historic Oxford Street store November 24, 2023 HMV is to swing open the doors of its historic Oxford Street store after a four-year absence, with the retailer’s boss saying it is a “great moment” in the chain’s recovery.
Bank of England: Growth is slowing, but that’s not slowing inflation November 24, 2023 The Bank of England's Chief Economist Huw Pill has warned inflation is not being slowed by a slowing UK economy
Will the Natwest share sale plan really ‘get Sid investing again’? November 24, 2023 Natwest shares have sunk more than 24 per cent so far this year, with the bank’s stock cratering in its biggest one-day drop since Brexit after it reported weak third-quarter results at the end of October.
Consumer confidence: Brits cheer up in time for Black Friday November 24, 2023 Retailers are bracing for a Black Friday bonanza - boosted by news of consumer confidence finally turning a corner
Government ‘sneaking through’ new bank data powers, campaigners warn November 24, 2023 Some have warned that the UK government is slipping through new laws with "minimal debate" as it looks to crack down on benefit fraud.
From Big Four contracts and partner bonuses, why everyone hates consultants November 24, 2023 Consultants have become the traffic wardens of the UK economy - disliked, unhelpful, and ever present. Nick Parminter says that's (mostly) unfair.
