Marston’s: New pub boss says high costs are cooling after festive sales lift January 23, 2024 Pub chain Marston’s reported an eight per cent hike in sales in the four months to 20 January, as newly-appointed boss Justin Platt cheered a cooling to inflationary pressures. In a trading update, the historic boozer founded in 1834 said that for key festive days like-for -like sales leaped 9.6 per cent, and in the [...]
Our credit scoring system is out of date and Generation Rent is paying the price January 23, 2024 Many Brits are forking out thousands on rent but remain credit-invisible; unlocking data could be the solution, writes Alex Marsh.
Heather Mills hits back after striking rescue deal for collapsed vegan food firm VBites January 22, 2024 Heather Mills's vegan food business owed more than £10m when it collapsed into administration at the end of 2023, new documents have revealed.
SME business activity returns to growth, but priorities are changing January 18, 2024 Business activity for UK small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has reached its highest since May of last year, the latest data shows, but one particular challenge remains clear.
UK gas glut slashes one quarter off Harbour Energy’s returns sheet January 18, 2024 The FTSE250 company, Harbour Energy, which is now the largest independent oil producer in the North Sea, has projected 2023 revenues to come in at $3.9bn, down 27 per cent from $5.4bn in 2022.
‘HS2 all over again’: Heathrow expansion plans ‘f***ing off the wall,’ says Ryanair boss January 17, 2024 Heathrow and Gatwick Airport's plans for another runway are "pie in the sky," Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has said.
With 2023 the world’s hottest year on record, business must take accountability on climate change January 17, 2024 2024 must be the year we turn a corner on climate change, and businesses can't afford to not take part, writes Rich Gilmore.
Why Suez Canal disruption may not have a huge impact on inflation January 15, 2024 Disruption in the Suez Canal has caused widespread concern over the impact on inflation. However, the cause of those fears might not be justified.
German economy shrinks in 2023 – and little sign of a turnaround January 15, 2024 Ruth Brand, president of Destatis, said that economic development in Germany "faltered...in an environment that continues to be marked by multiple crisis".
A sign of the times: Pawnbroker Ramsdens cheers ‘milestone’ year as cash-strapped Brits flog valuables January 15, 2024 Pawnbroker Ramsdens recorded ‘milestone’ full year profits as it was helped by Brits flogging their goods amid the cost of living crisis.