The UK arm of Krispy Kreme is looking to open new locations after increasing its prices in a bid to combat the rise in costs, newly-filed documents have revealed. The …
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Regulator seeks to overturn £35m fine rejection against anti-nausea pharmaceuticals
The Competition Market Authority (CMA) is seeking to overturn a decision which reversed a £35m fine imposed on four anti-nausea pharmaceuticals firms. The CMA fined Alliance Pharmaceuticals, Focus (now owned …
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s investment cost Manchester United more than £30m
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s minority investment in Manchester United cost the club more than £30m, their latest accounts have revealed. Ineos boss Ratcliffe completed his purchase of 27.7 per cent of …
London law firm Shoosmiths surpasses £200m revenue mark for first time
Milestone for the UK law firm Shoosmiths as it surpassed £200m in revenue for the first time, as the firm works towards the upper mid-market level. The firm has announced …
England v Netherlands: Fans facing travel chaos ahead of Euro 2024 semi-final
Tens of thousands of England and Netherlands fans heading to tonight’s Euro 2024 semi-final in Dortmund are facing travel chaos on railways and roads. The Dutch are expecting 80,000 supporters …
Aventum Group: Insurance giant founded by future F1 star Oliver Bearman’s dad sticks to the slow lane to become ‘the best’
Aventum Group, the insurance giant founded by the father of future F1 star Oliver Bearman, has almost doubled its revenue and profits, it has been revealed. According to newly-published accounts …
HSBC to revamp investment bank to look more like Citi
HSBC is reportedly reshaping segments of its investment banking arm, following in the footsteps of rivals like Citigroup. Europe’s biggest bank is merging several of the industry coverage groups within …
Bic pens UK sales rise despite ‘highly competitive’ market
The UK arm of pen, razers and lighter brand Bic has seen sales nudge up despite a “constant” inflationary changes impacting its customers, newly-filed documents have revealed. The company, whose …
Majestic Wine and Poundstretcher owner Fortress cuts costs
The UK arm of Fortress Investment Group, whose portfolio includes the likes of Majestic Wine, Punch Pubs and Poundstretcher, saw its revenue and profit dip during 2023 as its US …
Travis Perkins appoints non-exec as new boss
Pete Redfern has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Travis Perkins, succeeding current CEO Nick Roberts, who is leaving after five years in the role. The UK-based …