DX Group reopens 10 former Tuffnells depots after administration deal October 16, 2023 DX Group has reopened 10 more former Tuffnells depots after buying them from administrators for the rival delivery firm this summer.
Six killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv continues drone counterstrikes October 16, 2023 Two guided bombs struck key infrastructure in Kherson city, sparking a partial blackout and disruption to the area’s water supply
Cerillion expects full-year profits to be ‘meaningfully ahead’ October 16, 2023 Software developer Cerillion said today it expects profits to be “meaningfully ahead” in an update before its full-year results. The provider of billing, charging and customer relationship management software entered the second half of the financial year, which ended on 30 September, with a “strong back-order book and buoyant sales pipeline”, it said. Adjusted profit [...]
Audioboom sales fall 20 per cent as it ramps up advertising capacity October 16, 2023 Audioboom has posted a drop in revenue due to the fragile advertising market and the ongoing impact from the loss of a hit show last year.
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group raises Boohoo stake to 15 per cent October 16, 2023 Mike Ashley backed Frasers Group has once again raised its stake in online fashion brand Boohoo. The Sports Direct owner upped its share in the group from 13.4 per cent to 15.1 per cent. The fashion powerhouse, which also owns Jack Wills, has been rapidly increasing its stake in the popular clothing site. At the [...]
UK to avoid recession despite Bank of England interest rate rises, EY predicts October 16, 2023 The UK will avoid a recession despite the impact of the Bank of England's interest rate hikes, new forecasts from the EY Item Club say.
House prices: October bump the worst since the height of the financial crisis October 16, 2023 House price behaviour is back where it was in the height of the financial crisis, with the "key selling season" of October failing to give prices liftoff.
Why a new Edinburgh fund is putting £100m into firms outside of London October 16, 2023 A new venture fund backed by the state-owned British Business Bank has launched in Scotland today with the aim of rebalancing start-up investment away from London towards the north of the UK.
Surging gas prices expose cost crisis for consumers this winter October 16, 2023 Gas prices have soared this week, with geopolitical volatility rattling spot markets - but the real concern should be bills not supply shortages.
Halsey Keetch: Headhunting in the City October 16, 2023 Caroline Keetch and Alex Keetch tell Jennifer Sieg about the key to Halsey Keetch’s ongoing success In the heart of any city, there often lies a silent yet roaring storm of businesses that keep the industry ticking over. For Halsey Keetch in particular, there is one mission: to be the best at what they do [...]