Tate & Lyle blames inflation for slip in revenue February 21, 2024 The update comes just days after the 100 year old brand revealed it would remove the dead lion from its plastic golden syrup and dessert bottles. A lion's head with a bee will replace the iconic logo.
Domino’s shares spike as rating upgraded with potential for 360 more UK stores February 20, 2024 Shares in Domino’s Pizza were delivered a surprise boost this morning after analysts upgraded its rating on the stock, and encouraged the UK’s biggest pizza maker to expand.
Regulator launches investigation into baby formula market February 20, 2024 The CMA investigation, which was launched today, came off the back of a November study which found manufacturers raised prices by 25 per cent over two years, increasing profit margins during the cost-of-living crisis.
Inflation and cost rises bring losses near £50m at Harringtons pet food maker February 16, 2024 A rise inflation and costs contributed to losses nearing £50m at the company behind the Harringtons pet food brand during its latest financial year, it has been revealed.
Strong January retail sales raise hopes UK already ‘moving out of recession’ February 16, 2024 Retail sales rebounded much more than expected in January, following a poor Christmas period, raising hopes that the UK economy will be able to escape recession within a matter of months. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that sales volumes were up 3.4 per cent in January, compared to the 1.5 per [...]
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today February 15, 2024 Asian markets rose in line with Wall Street's momentum. Uber, Lyft, and Nvidia drove the S&P 500, while Bitcoin surpassed $52,079. Japan entered a recession, drawing attention to the UK Q4 GDP and U.S. retail sales.
FTSE 100: London markets rise after inflation comes in unexpectedly steady February 14, 2024 The daily London update: Moving news from the FTSE 100 and around the world from City A.M.'s newsroom in the heart of the Square Mile.
January’s inflation data ‘encouraging’ and strong pay figures not unduly concerning, Bailey says February 14, 2024 Speaking in the House of Lords' Economic Affairs Committee, Bailey admitted that the figures, published this morning, were "good news".
Why inflation staying stuck at four per cent is actually good news February 14, 2024 The fact that the headline rate of inflation remained steady in January despite these increases points to stronger than anticipated disinflationary pressures elsewhere.
Inflation comes in below expectations at four per cent thanks to falling food prices February 14, 2024 Markets expect the Bank of England to start cutting interest rates in June with three rate cuts expected over the course of the year.