Harley-Davidson is suing Next in London’s High Court over claims one of the retailer’s T-shirts has ripped off its logo. The US motorcycle maker has alleged the children’s garment, which …
June 2024
Former City boss: Britain must stop churning out graduate consultants
Too many high-flying graduates are going into consulting, reckons the former boss of Shell, Peter Voser. Voser who chairs Swiss engineering group ABB, said the number of graduates in the …
Tea brand Twinings brews profit to nearly £100m
British tea brand Twinings brewed up a profit of almost £100m during its latest financial year, it has been revealed. For the 12 months to August 31, 2023, the London-headquartered …
Manufacturing activity jumps to highest level in over two years
Output in the UK’s manufacturing sector expanded at the fastest pace in over two years in May, a new survey shows, but cost pressures will continue to cause concerns for …
Chill Brands: Shares in CBD and vapes maker suspended as investigations continue
Shares in vape and CBD products manufacturer Chill Brands have been suspended amid a number of ongoing investigations. The London-listed company announced in April that its chief executive, Callum Sommerton, …
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group hires former HS2 and HMRC boss
Mike Ashley‘s retail empire Frasers Group has hired the former chair of HS2 and CEO of HMRC to its board. The owner of Sports Direct and House of Fraser has …
Sirius Real Estate ups dividend for tenth consecutive year as profit rises
Industrial park and flexible workspace provider Sirius Real Estate has provided its tenth consecutive year of dividend increases, upping it by 6.5 per cent. The £1.3bn property company revealed that it …
New record for Hunting after £70m order from Kuwait Oil Company
Oil and gas engineering group Hunting has received an order from Kuwait Oil Company valued at $86m (£67.5m). The oil country tubular goods (OCTG) deal is the group’s second from Kuwait Oil …
Monzo posts first annual profit as digital bank targets European expansion
Monzo has reported its first annual profit since launching in 2015 as the digital challenger bank enjoyed record growth and unveiled plans to expand into Europe. The bank posted a …
Pubs with rooms drive up revenues at London and south west pub group
Pub owner Liberation Group has revealed “record” sales for the year, helped by growing demand for its accommodation services. The hospitality business, which has over 130 pubs and inns across …