Revenue and profit both surged at Big Talk Studios, which helped make the likes of Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, during 2023. The business, which was founded by Nira …
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Specsavers maintains £15m pay day despite falling profit
Specsavers has maintained the £15m payday for its Guernsey-based owners despite another year of a decline in its profit. The national brand has handed the interim dividend to its parent …
Kurt Geiger boss joins list of retailers slamming the end of tax-free shopping
Kurt Geiger’s boss has said the UK is shooting itself in the foot by not bringing back tax-free shopping for international visitors. Kurt Geiger’s chief executive, Neil Clifford, told The …
Ashtead Technology posts ‘record’ half year as it eyes more deals
Ashtead Technology said it achieved a “record” performance in the first half of the year as it looks to build out its merger and acquisition (M&A) pipeline. In the six …
Workers’ rights: New agency to issue businesses with large fines
Businesses face paying large fines from a newly formed agency if they are found to have breached Labour’s proposed workers’ rights laws. As Parliament returns this week, ministers are reportedly …
PRS REIT attempts to negotiate with rogue shareholders
Embattled PRS REIT has promised to negotiate with the group threatening to take control of its business. Last week, the investment trust faced calls from a group of investors, including …
News Corp-owned REA eyes £4.4bn swoop for Rightmove
Australian property giant REA Group, backed by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp, is considering a £4.4bn takeover bid for UK competitor Rightmove. In a statement to the Asutralian stock exchange, property …
NHS supplier Kainos lowers full year revenue forecast after ‘tough’ trading
London-listed software provider Kainos has downgraded its revenue forecast for 2025 after a subdued start to the year and more aggressive pricing among its partners. Management said it expected adjusted pre-tax …
Londonmetric makes £120m worth of acquisitions and sales in dealmaking spree
Londonmetric has completed £70m worth of acquisitions and offloaded £50m of assets in the real estate investment trust’s (REIT) latest dealmaking spree. The news comes after Londonmetric’s takeover of LXi …
Axe-throwing bar chain toasts growth as Brits look for competitive night out
Novelty bar operator XP Factory topped market expectations today after a boost in Brits looking for competitive nights out with activities like axe throwing and mini golf. Group revenue more …