In a hot and busy courtroom in London, the legal parties for the Vatican and a City financier set out their arguments as the two-week trial kicked off. It’s a …
June 2024
Kenwood sales soar as shoppers flock to buy toasters and kitchen mixers online
British kitchen appliances manufacturer Kenwood has seen a huge jump in sales with the company crediting the ever-growing number of customers buying its products online. The Hampshire-headquartered business, which produces …
NBA Draft 2024: Bronny James, Lakers and Sarr among talking points
The NBA Draft 2024 takes place in Brooklyn, New York at midnight tonight UK time — and there are several major talking points. One is Bronny James, the son of …
FCA under pressure to block Shein listing over forced labour concerns
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is coming under increasing pressure to block the listing of fast-fashion giant Shein due to concerns over the alleged use of forced labour in its …
Electric racing looks to make mark on status quo
The United States is motorsport mad: they live for Nascar and IndyCar and have recently adopted Formula 1 once again. This weekend the electric version of the world’s dominant motorsport, …
NIO Cocktails passes ownership to The Growth Foundation with new investment
NIO Cocktails has announced an undisclosed investment from specialist e-commerce consultant The Growth Foundation (TGF) as it looks to restructure operations and further expand its direct-to-consumer efforts. Under the restructuring, …
Where next for Liontrust?
Liontrust’s annual results this morning were yet another disappointment for the asset manager. The business finished last year with a £600,000 loss, a drastic turnaround from the £43.9m profit reported …
FTSE 250 private healthcare firm could see ‘increased demand’ under Labour
According to a leading broker, the UK’s second-largest private healthcare group could benefit if Labour wins the general election on 4 July, as the party vows to clear the NHS …
Octopus Energy-backed EV charging network Be.EV raises £55m
EV charging network Be.EV, which is backed by Octopus Energy, has raised £55m from Natwest and Germany’s KfW IPEX-Bank. The Manchester-based company said the funding would help it expand its …
Wimpy Restaurants’ Covid-19 recovery stalls as customers cut spending
The UK arm of fast food chain Wimpy Restaurants has seen its sales dip slightly after a strong couple of years of recovery from the Covid-19 lockdowns. Wimpy, which is …