FTSE 100 close: London pares gains as BP slump offsets inflation hope October 31, 2023 London's FTSE markets climbed on Tuesday morning as investors received another boost from falling food inflation but oil giant BP slumped after a poor set of results.
‘Riddled with inconsistencies’: Government urged to reform rail fares October 31, 2023 The government is under fresh pressure to reform the UK's "bizarre" rail fare system, amid ongoing hikes and industrial action.
‘A few people tried to talk me out of it’: The Deutsche Bank analyst who opened up thriving Farmer J lunch chain October 31, 2023 Farmer J is on track to hit sales of c.£17m in 2023 and it has plans to open six more site launches next year.
Topshop on the block: Meet the runners and riders… October 30, 2023 Asos bought Topshop and a number of its sister brands such as Topman and Miss Selfridges for £265m back in 2021 after Arcadia plunged into administration.
Making Heathrow profitable: Three challenges for the new boss October 26, 2023 After years of lossmaking, Heathrow could be on the cusp of a turnaround and just as its new Danish chief Thomas Woldbye steps in.
Mikhail Fridman loses High Court bid over mansion upkeep October 26, 2023 Mikhail Fridman has lost a High Court challenge against UK sanctions after he was refused permission to upkeep a London mansion.
Britain’s oldest Casino rolls dice for last time as high end tourists ditch London October 26, 2023 The president of Genting Casinos UK told the outlet that there is a “combination” of factors which have put high-end London casinos at a competitive disadvantage to other global marketplaces.
London businesses pin hopes on Black Friday for sales boost after washout summer October 26, 2023 Black Friday, which starts on the 24th of November, is often seen as the start of the Christmas shopping period for many customers and high street stores.
New boss says Heathrow a ‘national asset’ as losses narrow October 26, 2023 Heathrow Airport narrowed its losses significantly in the first nine months of the year, as passenger numbers rebounded from Covid-era lows.
Positive jobs growth overshadowed by late payments for UK small businesses October 26, 2023 Small businesses experienced slow sales growth and rising late payment times in the three months to September, despite increasing job growth.