Frasers shares jump as firm’s profit comes in at the ‘top end’ of guidance July 18, 2024 The group, which became one of the UK's top retailers under the stewardship of Mike Ashley, said adjusted profit before tax rose 13.1 per cent to £545m.
FTSE 100 today: London markets poised to open higher as UK job creation likely slows July 18, 2024 Asian stocks fell amid rising US-China trade tensions. Investors now await UK employment data, the ECB decision and AJ Bell's earnings.
King’s Speech: Criminal justice system in focus as Starmer promises to put victims first July 17, 2024 At the heart of Labour's plan to "take back our streets" is four Bills targeting reforms to the justice system including reducing delays in the criminal courts
Klarna in discussions with big US banks on potential New York IPO July 17, 2024 Klarna has approached a number of top Wall Street banks about a possible New York listing which could come as soon the first half of next year, according to reports.
Labour’s big challenge will be separating style from substance July 17, 2024 Rachel Reeves said that one day in government is better than a lifetime in opposition. Let’s hope Labour don’t flunk their first real test.
This is what London needs from the King’s Speech July 17, 2024 Restoring the fortunes of our high-tax, low productivity nation will not be easy, but there are a few low-cost measures which, along with longer-term structural reforms, can unleash London’s huge potential, says John Dickie After rebuilding the Labour Party and securing a historic electoral landslide, the hard work of delivering change starts now for Sir [...]
Gordon Ramsay to invest £77m in cookware brand with Rupert Murdoch’s Fox Corp July 16, 2024 Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has teamed up with Rupert Murdoch's Fox Corp to invest $100m (£77m) in HexClad, a maker of nonstick cookware.
The Perfume Shop: ‘Cool efficiency’ helps retailer weather soaring costs July 16, 2024 The Perfume Shop said that "cool efficiency" allowed it to weather a challenging retail market to grow its revenue to more than £300m, according to newly-filed documents.
The London exhibition celebrating a fashion icon who pioneered LGBTQ and Black rights July 16, 2024 The Biba exhibition at the Fashion & Textile Museum celebrates an icon that has largely been forgotten
FTSE 100 today: London markets braces for caution ahead of UK inflation data July 16, 2024 Asian shares dip on China's slowdown, bitcoin rise; Asian currencies weaken against strong dollar. Eyes on Bank of America's earnings.