Debts, disputes and a ‘shadow CEO’: The curious case of Truspine June 18, 2024 Truspine Technologies has failed to take off since it floated nearly four years ago - and some are arguing this failure merits further investigation by City regulators. City A.M. takes a closer look at the firm’s labyrinthine history, uncovering a myriad of debts, disputes and detractors
Lopay: SumUp rival eyes profitability this year ahead of Europe and US expansion June 18, 2024 London payments start-up Lopay expects to hit profitability in 2024, less than three years after launching, ahead of taking its challenge to bigger rivals like SumUp to new markets in Europe and North America.
Build, Baby, Build: The private sector alone won’t fix the housing crisis June 18, 2024 The private sector has never delivered the 300,000 homes a year the government says we need; local authorities must be part of the solution, say Gideon Salutin and Niamh O Regan All the major parties are promising more homes at this election. Labour has promised 300,000 a year for England, while the Conservatives have pledged [...]
Who Gives A Crap? UK shoppers answer ‘us’ as eco-friendly loo roll company triples profit June 17, 2024 The UK arm of eco-friendly toilet paper brand Who Gives A Crap has achieved record sales after a global advertising campaign boosted demand for its bamboo loo roll.
Petrol prices: Supermarkets accused of using election ‘distraction’ to keep prices high June 17, 2024 The RAC said prices are "far higher than they should be."
Astrazeneca drug gets US approval for use on endometrial cancer June 17, 2024 Astrazeneca's Imfinzi drug has gained FDA approval for use on patients with primary or advanced endometrial cancer.
Is ‘family’ the secret to the Home of Peppa Pig World’s success? June 17, 2024 Jennifer Sieg sits down with the grandchildren of Paultons Park, Home of Peppa Pig World’s founders, to see what is in store for the family-run theme park’s next generation leadership. As Boris Johnson once said to a group of Confederation of British Industry (CBI) leaders, “we all must” go to Peppa Pig World. The multi-million-pound [...]
Shawbrook to acquire high-end auto lender in bid to expand motor finance offering June 17, 2024 Challenger bank Shawbrook has struck a deal to acquire motor finance lender JBR Auto Holdings as it looks to expand its car loan offering.
Utilities are no longer ‘simple defensive’ plays June 17, 2024 The green energy transition is upending the way the world does business. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the utility sector.
On the 200th birthday of the pint and after Euro 2024, let’s pour beer duty down the sink June 17, 2024 As you’re enjoying the Euro 2024 Championships in Germany don’t forget how much the taxman is hitting each and every pint you drink. So on the 200th birthday of the pint measurement it is time the political parties help us all out, on both sides of the bar, writes Emma McClarkin OBE, British Beer and [...]