New figures confirmed that the manufacturing sector slipped back into contraction in April as the sector suffered from uncertain demand and disruption in the Red Sea. S&P’s purchasing managers’ index…
Revenue at Haleon was up in the first quarter despite its announcement yesterday that it would cut over 400 jobs in the UK, as the consumer healthcare firm posted an…
Trinity Exploration and Touchstone Exploration are set to merge after the two companies reached an agreement on the terms of a deal. In joint statements issued this morning, Touchstone said it…
Silverwood Brands has warned its financial figures will reveal it experienced a “bumpy ride” during 2023 as it completed its exit from Lush. The London-headquartered company added that while its…
A decline in luxury consumer spending and “challenging” macro-economic conditions have pushed Mulberry’s full-year revenue down by 4 per cent. Demand for luxury goods has fallen amid the cost-living crisis…
London tech company Maintel said pre-tax profit more than trebled in 2023 following a major strategic review last year. Adjusted profit before tax jumped from £1.6m in 2022 to £5.5m…
Home improvement retailers Wickes have announced a 4.2 per cent fall in sales for the for the 16 weeks to 20 April 2024, driven by an 18.2 per cent fall…
Investors in HSS Hire can look forward to a higher dividend payout this year despite adjusted profit nearly halving on challenging macroeconomic conditions. The tool and equipment hire firm is…
Jeremy Hunt launched a broadside against the financial regulator last night over its plans to name firms under investigation. The chancellor told the FT that he hoped the Financial Conduct…
Strong consumer spending has helped retail giant Next outperform in the first quarter of the year. The company told the market today that full price sales across its business rose…