Princes: Branson and Batchelors maker returns to profit as new owner gears up for £700m takeover July 24, 2024 Food and drink group Princes swung back into the black in the year before a £700m takeover was announced, according to newly-filed documents.
FRP Advisory financial results soar from mostly organic growth July 24, 2024 Double-digit growth all-round for FRP Advisory Group as it had a "very positive" year across all of service lines, with revenue shooting up by 23 per cent
Market shrugs at Durex owner Reckitt’s growth and simplification plan July 24, 2024 Durex condom maker Reckitt Benckiser has pledged to sell off its home care and nutrition brands as part of a simplification drive, instead focusing on health and hygiene.
Why doesn’t the UK government run its own venture capital funds, like China? July 24, 2024 With how essential venture capital is to the UK economy, why isn't the government running its own VC funds?
Mounting fears over mouldy homes boosts Volution’s revenue July 24, 2024 Air quality solutions supplier Volution has seen its revenue jump as concerns over the health impact of living in mouldy homes drives strong demand for refurbishments and home improvements.
Diriyah: The Historic Heart of Saudi Arabia will Transform Urban Living July 24, 2024 Diriyah is one of a number of extraordinary giga-projects funded by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Mohamed Saad, President of Diriyah DevCo, tells Inside Saudi about the luxury residences and hotels that are being built in Diriyah, Diriyah’s Harrods activation and opportunities for international investors. Jack Dickens (JD) – Tell us about your role as [...]
Alfa Financial keeps full year forecast amid lower software revenue July 24, 2024 Asset finance software company Alfa Financial Software has maintained its full year revenue forecast in a preliminary trading update for the first half of the year. The FTSE 250 firm said it continues to expect mid to high single digit revenue growth for the full year. Its total contract value (TCV) in the second quarter of 2024 [...]
Heathrow hits record passenger numbers but bemoans ‘tight’ landing fees ruling July 24, 2024 Heathrow said it was making progress in closing a £400m shortfall from the CAA's "tight" settlement on landing charges.
Profit drops at Santander UK but boss Regnier hopes for brighter second half July 24, 2024 Santander UK reported a sharp drop in profit in the first half of the year but said there were signs of growing tailwinds for the rest of 2024. The Spanish bank’s UK arm reported pretax profit of £804m in the first six months of the year, down from £1.2bn in the same period last year. [...]
Banks must ensure access to cash when closing branches under new FCA rules July 24, 2024 Banks and building societies looking to close branches will have to weigh up whether residents are able to access cash under new rules announced by the City watchdog today. Starting from 18 September, banks will have to assess whether closing local bank branches or ATMs leaves communities without adequate access to cash. Where significant gaps [...]