On the Beach calls for CMA to stop low cost carriers’ ‘aggressive tactics’ as long-running feud heats up October 24, 2023 A long-running feud between online travel groups and low-cost carriers is heating up, after On the Beach called on the CMA to step in.
Best Advent calendars for Christmas, from Cult Beauty to Fortnum & Mason October 23, 2023 The best Christmas Advent calendars, from alcoholic to wellness and coffee themed
St James’s Place suspends property fund as investors pull cash and demand falls October 23, 2023 Wealth manager St James’s Place has suspended one of its property funds amid a flurry of withdrawals from clients and a “fall in demand” for commercial property in the UK.
Microsoft, Google, Meta and Amazon hope to lift Wall Street spirits in this week’s results October 22, 2023 Big Tech earnings season is back, with a keen focus on cloud business, AI, and capex changes amid a challenging year on Wall Street.
Wiggle’s future uncertain as parent company seizes funding October 22, 2023 The future of Wiggle could be on the line after its parent company’s decision to terminate a €150m (£130m) lifeline to its sports division last week caused a series of concerns within the umbrella of subsidiaries. Signa Holdings’s decision to terminate the funding to Signa Sports United (SSU), which was announced last Monday, soon led [...]
FTSE 100 live: London ends week deep in the red on back of Israel-Gaza war, borrowing and retail figures October 20, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 ended the week deep in the red following disappointing retail figures and falling but still very high, public borrowing stats. The capital’s premier bluechip index was 1.31 per cent down by the close, at 7,401.30, while the FTSE 250, which is more aligned with the domestic market, dropped to 0.9 per cent, [...]
UK economy: Retail sales crash as cost of living crunch continues to bite October 20, 2023 In an ominous sign for the UK economy, retail spending fell in September with analysts warning of a tough Christmas ahead
Dunelm sales jump nine per cent rise as customers seek homeware value October 19, 2023 Homeware retailer Dunelm reported a nine per cent rise in sales during its first quarter, as shoppers continue to splash out on bedding and curtains despite the cost of living crisis. The cushions to candles provider said that total sales for the year came to £390m, thanks to demand for its autumn collection which included [...]
UK remains world’s third largest crypto economy, and biggest in Europe October 18, 2023 A Chainalysis update shows the UK remains the world's third largest digital asset economy, and the biggest throughout Europe.
China’s GDP growth in third quarter shows economic recovery gaining traction October 18, 2023 Rapidly weakening growth in the world's second-biggest economy since the second quarter prompted authorities to step up their support steps.