Closing time: UK brewers calling last orders with the North and Wales hit hardest February 6, 2024 The number of brewery closures during 2023 continued to fall - with the North and Wales hit the hardest, according to new figures.
FTSE 100 today: London markets brace for caution as traders scale back rate cut bets February 6, 2024 Asian markets mimic Wall Street's dip, oil prices hold steady. UK retail sales slow in January, RBA maintains interest rate at 4.35%; focus shifts to UK Construction PMI.
UK services activity rises at fastest pace in eight months February 5, 2024 The UK's services sector saw a "solid increase" in business activity last month, as well as an uptick in job creation, according to a closely watched survey.
UK companies facing second-highest level of financial ‘distress’ in Europe February 5, 2024 UK businesses are facing the second-highest level of “deepening” financial distress in Europe due to inflation and high interest rates.
Three-quarters of HR leaders say cost of living pressures impact staff performance February 3, 2024 Research has found that 74 per cent of HR leaders fear the cost of living crisis is affecting employee performance.
Fighting cultural trends is no good – Manchester’s success shows hospitality must adapt to social changes February 3, 2024 It's no use burying our heads in the sand: a new generation and the scars of the pandemic have changed going-out habits forever. Greater Manchester is thriving because bars and clubs have responded to this, writes Sacha Lord
Property giant Bruntwood makes worst loss in its near 50-year history February 2, 2024 Property giant Bruntwood has slumped to its worst losses in its near 50-year history, it has been revealed.
Ferrari: Record year sees supercar maker race past one billion euro milestone February 1, 2024 Net profits at Ferrari exceeded €1bn (£853.7m) for the first time in its history, its chief executive has announced.
TSB Bank proposes £120m payout for owner as it sees record profits February 1, 2024 TSB Bank has recommended a £120m award to its Spanish parent company as it reported a jump in annual profits on the back of high interest rates, despite a rise in impairments amid “economic uncertainty”.
Club L London: Sales almost double as profits rise and headcount jumps February 1, 2024 Sales have almost doubled at fashion retailer Club L London during a year which also saw its profits and headcount jump.