Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC), single-cask and limited-edition whiskey specialist, has reported another uptick in profits as it reaches an “inflection point” in its cash profile despite a slowdown in China. …
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Big Yellow posts solid quarter of growth
A boost in occupancy and a hike to rents helped revenue at storage firm Big Yellow to a solid increase in the second quarter. The FTSE 250 constituent, which operates …
Private equity giant 3i makes ‘encouraging start’ on back of star performer Action
Private equity giant 3i Group hailed an “encouraging” start to the year with star performer Action, the Dutch supermarket, helping to drive the strong performance. The firm’s net asset value …
Twisters movie review: a fun sequel sees a cult classic finally return
Hollywood’s nostalgia mining continues with a sequel to 1996 hit Twister, creatively titled Twisters. The tornado action movie, starring Helen Hunt and the late Bill Paxton, remains a cult classic, …
Kier: Construction giant’s order book nears £11bn on back of contract wins
Construction giant Kier Group said its order book has reached nearly £11bn after a string of contract wins over the last 12 months. The firm’s full-year order book came in …
The Notebook: Sheerluxe’s ‘AI fashion editor’ shows perils of trying to be cutting edge
Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, it’s our deputy comment editor Anna Moloney with the pen, talking Labour stash, penguin architecture and Sheerluxe’s AI editor Fancy …
Qinetiq: ‘good’ start to year helps defence firm to play catch-up on rivals
A landmark deal with NATO and the ongoing success of long-term agreements in the UK and Australia have helped defence firm Qinetiq to a “good” start to the year. The …
Pensionbee seeks to break into largest defined contribution pension market with US launch
PensionBee announced the official launch of its US business as it seeks to break into the world’s largest defined contribution pension market. In a stock exchange announcement, the listed fintech …
Dunelm weathers wet summer as it eyes record annual profit
Homeware retailer Dunelm has weathered a wet summer to deliver strong sales across its product ranges, with the company now expecting to outstrip its forecast annual profit. Over the three …
Harry Coe’s fast-growing sport sponsorship start-up raises £1m in seed funding
Luscid, the sport sponsorship tech platform set up by Harry Coe, son of athletics chief Lord Coe, will announce today that it has raised £1m in seed funding. The London-based …