Used car dealership, Vertu Motors saw revenue and pre-tax profit rise in its annual results after a bumpy previous year, which forced the firm to issue a profit warning. Revenue …
Top 7: The best spas in the UK and beyond
Feeling frazzled, want to take your fitness to the next level or need to seriously detox with a fast? We round up the best spas and wellness breaks to reboot …
Shawbrook Bank delivers steady lending growth as specialist focus pays off
Specialist lender Shawbrook reported an increase in loans and deposits at the start of this year as it stepped up its challenge to the big banks. The privately-held bank said …
Ray-Ban owner blames wet British summer for slower sales
“One of the wettest summers in recent history” dimmed the rise in sales at the owner of Ray-Ban in 2023, it has been revealed. The UK arm of Luxottica Group …
Imperial Brands: Cigarette maker’s volumes dwindles despite rise in vaping
Tobacco giant Imperial Brands saw volumes dwindle and profit fall due to foreign exchange movements, despite an uptick in vaping. The cigarette manufacturer reported that revenue had fallen 2.3 per …
Raspberry Pi confirms listing in boost for London
Raspberry Pi, a leader in low-cost, high-performance computing has today announced its intention to float on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. In an announcement this morning, the …
Burberry: Analysts say ‘a lot to be desired’ after profit slip
British fashion house Burberry reported a decline in operating profit for the full year as the brand continues to be bruised by consumers reducing spending on luxury items. This morning, …
HSBC and Deloitte latest to pull job offers from UK grads due to new immigration rules
HSBC and Deloitte have reportedly withdrawn job offers to foreign graduates of UK universities, according to reports, as the impact of new visa rules continues to disrupt recruitment across the …
Vanquis Bank takes legal action against claims management in an attempt to stem losses
Vanquis Banking Group has revealed that it is involved in legal proceedings against a claims management company. Back in March, shares in the lender fell off a cliff when it told …
Major Mission Group shareholder told to reject Brave Bison bid
One of Mission Group’s major shareholders has been advised to reject a bid by competing digital marketing agency Brave Bison, calling the offer “highly unattractive”. Logistics Development Group (LDG), which …