A surge in international sales helped Brompton, the folded bikes company popular with London commuters, report a jump in its turnover and profit. According to newly-filed accounts for the year …
May 2024
Euan Blair shrugs off Multiverse troubles to become one of Britain’s richest people
Tony Blair’s son Euan has appeared on a list of the richest Brits for the first time on the back of a hefty stake in his educational tech ‘unicorn’ Multiverse. …
Bank of England will move hundreds of jobs to Leeds to ‘improve trust’
One in ten employees of The Bank of England will be based in Leeds by 2027, it has been announced. The Bank has said at least 500 staff will be …
Jeremy Hunt promises future tax cuts if Conservatives win general election
Jeremy Hunt has promised further tax cuts if the Conservatives win the general election. The chancellor made the announcement today as he sought to draw an electoral dividing line between …
FRP Advisory double digit growth as administrations soar
FRP Advisory Group has reported double-digit growth in revenue for its 2024 financial year as the number of firms seeking its help has soared. The group, which has a leading …
Sir Elton John: Glastonbury and farewell tour helps singer rocket up The Sunday Times Rich List
Sir Elton John is worth an estimated £470m, according to The Sunday Times Rich List. The Rocket Man singer came in at 291th on the annual list, up from 309th …
Kemi Badenoch threatens to block Royal Mail deal to foreign owners unless guarantees are issued
Kemi Badenoch has issued warnings to the Royal Mail that she will block any foreign buyer unless cast-iron guarantees are put in place. The business and trade secretary is reported …
GSK raises £1.25bn as it offloads final stake in Haleon
GSK has offloaded the remainder of its stake in its former consumer goods division Haleon for £1.25bn today, severing the final ties between the two firms following a blockbuster de-merger …
Landsec: Workers returning to offices in London boost landlord
London’s return to the office has driven the success of Land Securities (Landsec). The company has seen an 18 per cent jump in workers tapping into its offices across the …
Sunday Times Rich List: Rishi Sunak worth over £650m
The Sunday Times Rich List has revealed that Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty are worth more than £650m. Sunak and Murty came in at 245th on the annual …