Advertising and media giant WPP reported a 2.1 per cent increase in like-for-like revenue for the first quarter of the year, according to a statement published today. The company said …
Anglo American mulls £31.1bn BHP offer in mining mega-deal
London-listed miner Anglo American has said it is considering a “highly conditional” all-stock offer from the world’s largest miner, BHP. In a statement to the London Stock Exchange today, Anglo’s …
London Stock Exchange owner’s growth meets estimates as it leans into Microsoft data deal
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has reported first-quarter growth in line with analysts’ estimates as it plans to start releasing products from its tie-up with Microsoft in the coming …
Drax trading on track for the year as it awaits Westminster’s carbon capture sign-off
Power firm Drax said today that it’s trading in line with expectations for the year as it gears up for further growth. In a statement to the London Stock Exchange …
Sainsbury’s predicts profit to exceed £1bn as Aldi price-matching pays off
Sainsbury’s expects profits to exceed £1bn this year as it continues to win shoppers with its loyalty card and its Aldi price matching schemes. The board of Britain’s second largest …
Two of the five horses which ran loose through London are in a ‘serious condition’
Two of the five horses which caused havoc yesterday after running through central London are in a “serious condition”, it is understood. A government minister has confirmed that two of …
Record revenue at former BBC Dragons’ Den star Duncan Bannatyne’s health and hotels group
The health club and hotels group owned by former BBC Dragons’ Den investor Duncan Bannatyne has a record revenue and its highest profit since before the pandemic. The Bannatyne Group has …
Engineering group Weir sees bright future for mining as 2024 orders tick up
Engineering specialists Weir Group has said demand for its speciality mining equipment will endure as the sector undergoes its sustainability journey. The look-ahead came as the company today reported its …
Aston Martin DBX707 updated with fresh interior and new tech
The Aston Martin DBX707 has received a comprehensive range of interior upgrades for 2024. The British company’s flagship SUV already offered class-leading power and performance when launched in 2022, but its …
Persimmon ‘on track’ to build 10,500 homes this year as property market recovers
Housebuilder Persimmon said it is on track to build between 10,000 and 10,500 properties this year, in the latest signal of green shoots emerging in the market despite interest rates …