Kin and Carta shares soar 40 per cent after £203m takeover deal October 18, 2023 Shares in technology consultancy Kin and Carta rocketed over 40 per cent after it said a £230m cash offer is taking it private.
Ofgem launches crackdown on energy firm customer service standards October 18, 2023 Energy firms must prioritise vulnerable customers and contact those who miss payments in a crackdown on customer service standards by regulator Ofgem.
London house prices fell by 1.4 per cent in August October 18, 2023 House prices in the capital fell further in August, according to the government’s latest house price index, as higher interest rates continued to weigh on the market. Data released by the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday showed the region’s house prices fell by 1.4 per cent in August year-on-year. London’s average house prices remained [...]
Liontrust: Restructuring on the way after failed GAM bid October 18, 2023 Liontrust said it would push through a wave of “restructuring and efficiencies” today after haemorrhaging cash over the summer during its chastening takeover battle for Swiss rival GAM.
Credit insurer cover cuts leave retail sector reeling October 18, 2023 Credit Insurers have been dragged into the spotlight after it emerged that they have pulled cover on a host of some of the country’s biggest retailers over the past few months. Both Boohoo and Asos have been hit by insurers withdrawing cover on their transactions. Over the summer, it was revealed that Allianz Trade, formerly Euler [...]
FTSE 100 close: London markets dip sharply after inflation remains stagnant in September October 18, 2023 Markets were uneasy after new figures showed that inflation had not budged in September after August's surprise fall.
MPs to grill British Museum director and George Osborne over stolen artefacts October 18, 2023 The former chancellor, who is chairman of the British Museum trustees, and Sir Mark Jones, interim director of the body, will appear before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee (CMS) on Wednesday.
Just Eat raises profit guidance thanks to takeaway fiends in UK and Ireland October 18, 2023 Just Eat reported a five per cent growth in gross transaction value (GTV) in the UK and Ireland, while in Northern Europe it grew six per cent.
Marshalls expectations unchanged despite UK housing market slowdown October 18, 2023 Building products supplier Marshalls provided investors with a trading update today with a 3 per cent decline in revenue, sitting at £528m.
Barratt warns of ‘uncertain’ year ahead as number of house builds falls October 18, 2023 The London-listed firm said it only built 9,221 homes down from 13,000 compared to the same period last year.
