Buy-now pay-later giant Klarna is set to exit its checkout business after finding that the division created a conflict of interest with fintech peers like Adyen and Stripe. The Swedish …
June 2024
Giffgaff’s new offerings help sales edge towards £600m
Giffgaff saw its sales edge closer to the £600m mark as the budget provider invested in new products during 2023, according to new documents. The brand, which is ultimately owned …
IFS: Labour and Conservative manifestos ‘singularly fail’ to address fiscal challenges
Neither party has come even remotely close to addressing the major fiscal questions facing the country at this year’s general election, a leading think tank has said. In an analysis …
Vanguard chief economist: UK economy primed for success regardless of election winner
The UK economy is primed to surge to success next year regardless of who wins the election, Vanguard’s top economist has said. “The past is behind us, and the same …
Post Office scandal: Legal regulator launched over 20 investigations into lawyers and law firms
The legal regulator has opened more than 20 investigations into law firms and lawyers who were working on behalf of the Post Office. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) revealed last …
How Rolls-Royce became the ‘hottest stock’ in the FTSE 100 – and what could happen next
Rolls-Royce has been dubbed the “hottest stock” in the FTSE 100 after being transformed from a “burning platform” to being worth £40bn. The Derby-headquartered group hit a milestone at the …
Pure Gym, Gym Group, Nuffield: Who owns Britain’s biggest gym chains?
Following a forced shutdown during the pandemic, Brits have been heading back to the gym in droves helping many of the country’s biggest chains to achieve bumper results over the …
Bodycare edges toward the black as it reveals huge expansion plans
Toiletries retailer Bodycare has revealed plans to open 40 new stores in the south of England as it edged closer to returning to the black during its latest financial year, …
EU regulators accuse Apple of breaching competition rules for app stores
European Union regulators have accused Apple of breaking new rules on digital competition by preventing software developers on its App Store from steering users to other venues. The European Commission said that …
Magners Cider maker C&C pushed to go private by activist investor
Magners Cider maker C&C Group has been targeted by activist investor Engine Capital, demanding a strategic review process that could lead to the business falling into private hands. “C&C has …