Wizz Air has ranked as the least punctual airline in the UK for the third year running, according to new research. The budget airline’s flights from British airports were on …
June 2024
St James’s Place calls in new finance chief from UBS as turnaround effort continues
Embattled wealth manager St James’s Place has called in a new finance chief from investment bank UBS today as it tries to steady the ship following a torrid year in …
Pinewood Studios: Home of James Bond ’emerging with vigour’ from strikes
The boss behind iconic film studio Pinewood said it is “emerging with vigour” from its latest financial year which was dominated by industry unrest. Chief executive David Conway said its …
Private equity bosses have avoided paying income tax on a trillion dollars of gains
Private equity firms around the world have avoided paying income tax on around $1 trillion (£780bn) worth of gains from successful deals through the carried interest loophole, new research suggests. …
Norcros shares rise as bathroom supplier shows signs of resilience amid DIY slump
Shares in Norcros rose slightly this morning after the bathroom and kitchen supplier showed signs of resilient trade amid a slowdown in the home improvement market. Analysts at Shore Capital …
Election 2024: Why the major parties are right to prioritise the small business vote
With the election manifestos coming in thick and fast, economists and politicos will be drilling down into the detail in order to work out if the respective parties have done …
Motorpoint has the ‘most difficult year in its history’ amid shortage of used cars
One of the largest used car supermarkets in the UK, Motorpoint, had “the most difficult year” in its history as people buy fewer cars for cheaper, compounded by an industry-wide …
David Beckham-backed Guild gains entry into Esports World Cup Club
Guild Esports, a gaming company co-owned by David Beckham, has confirmed its entry into a number of competitive gaming competitions. This morning, Guild Esports said its ‘Serenity’ team had gained …
Halma: Record profit for safety equipment maker as sales pass £2bn
British health and safety device maker Halma achieved a record profit again during its latest financial year as sales hit £2bn for the first time in its history. The Amersham-headquartered …
Crest Nicholson: House builder’s profit craters 71 per cent ahead of new chief’s arrival
House builder Crest Nicholson said operating profit cratered in the first half of the year as the firm continues to be bruised by challenges in the property sector. The board …