Virgin Money warns of margin and cost pressures as Nationwide merger looms June 13, 2024 Virgin Money has posted a rise in profit but warned of margin pressure and limited cost savings, as it gears up for a mega-merger with Nationwide.
‘Nothing equates to a British pub’: TV hardman and ex-Eastenders star Ross Kemp on the perfect pint June 12, 2024 TV’s favourite hardman Ross Kemp has been everywhere from Albert Square to Afghanistan but admitted “nothing equates to a British pub” as he hints at possibly opening his own boozer one day.
Old Vic Theatre: £20m needed to keep historic London venue running ‘a challenge’ June 12, 2024 The Old Vic Theatre said it faces a challenge to raise the more than £20m needed to keep its historic Waterloo home in working order, as it battles to create a financial model robust enough - despite the success of its record breaking musical Groundhog Day.
Economy stagnant in April thanks to wet weather as recovery falters June 12, 2024 Getting the economy firing again is a crucial election pledge for both Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak.
Election 2024: Could the Blue Wall be about to crumble in Sevenoaks? June 12, 2024 Throughout the election campaign, political reporter Jessica Frank-Keyes is visiting the City’s commuter hotspots. First up, it’s Sevenoaks...
City reveals new strategy to ‘retain and enhance’ small business growth in the Square Mile June 12, 2024 The City of London Corporation has revealed its first-ever small and medium-sized (SME) Strategy to focus on key areas of growth for the community.
Walgreens shelves plans to take Boots public in another blow for London market June 11, 2024 The American owner of Boots has parked plans to list the high street chemist on the London Stock Exchange, in another blow for the market.
Greene King: Profit halves at pub giant before Euros despite extra Bank Holiday June 11, 2024 The cost of living crisis and no major international football tournament being staged in 2023 led to profit being slashed in half at pub giant Greene King, it has been revealed.
Vianet slashes debt as demand for customer data continues to rise June 11, 2024 Drinks and vending data specialist Vianet is continuing to claw its way out of debt following substantial disruption to its market during the Covid-19 pandemic and into the cost of living crisis.
St Austell Brewery: Tribute beer maker hails record sales as profit rises June 10, 2024 St Austell Brewery, the maker of beers including Tribute and Proper Job, saw its sales rise to record levels during 2023 despite the increase in costs hitting the industry.