What3words: Mercedes-backed tech firm still in the red despite slashing loss in half June 28, 2024 What3words, a tech company backed by ITV, Mercedes and former F1 champion Nico Rosberg, has slashed its loss almost in half thanks to a slowdown in acquisitions among its customers.
Nightcap plans to exit AIM and re-register as private company June 28, 2024 London Cocktail Club owner Nightcap has proposed to cease trading on AIM and re-register as a private company as the late-night bar chain operator says its valuation "does not reflect" its potential.
Decathlon struggles to shift sports gear as ‘cautious’ Brits curb spending June 27, 2024 The UK arm of sports gear retailer Decathlon has sunk further into the red, with the firm blaming the ongoing cost of living crisis for a fall in sales.
Campaign cock-up of the week: Trio of gaffes leaves Greens beet red June 27, 2024 Former No 10 advisor Giles Kenningham analyses the worst comms screw-ups of the election campaign. This week, embarrassment for the Greens.
Rare copy of JK Rowling’s debut novel, Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone, set to go under the hammer June 26, 2024 The book is one of only 200 ever printed and has drawn attention due to its spelling mistake on the front cover.
Procook serves up return to profitability promising sustained growth June 26, 2024 Kitchenware maker Procook has said it "plans to accelerate profitable growth over the medium term" thanks to the strategic inroads and trading "momentum" borne out in its full year results in which the firm returned to profitability.
Weetabix: Shoppers switching to supermarket own brand squeezes profit June 25, 2024 Shoppers switching to supermarket own brand cereals has squeezed Weetabix's profit despite its sales edging up, according to newly-filed documents.
Shein files papers for £52bn London listing – reports June 25, 2024 Shein has confidentially filed papers for an initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange, according to reports.
Bloom and Wild: How a secret CEO WhatsApp group helps boss deal with ‘isolation’ of the top job June 25, 2024 The chief executive of Bloom & Wild turned to a secret WhatsApp group with fellow founders to combat the "isolation" of being the sole head of his rapidly-expanding flower delivery business.
On the whole, the economy is on the up – but only just June 25, 2024 The UK reported surprisingly strong growth in the first quarter of this year, outpacing every other G7 economy. However, recent figures have been less positive.