London fintech Zilch has raised £100m in securitised debt financing in a deal arranged by Deutsche Bank ahead of a hotly-anticipated public listing. The payments firm, founded in 2018 and valued …
Financial Planning
End of an era: The man behind Canary Wharf’s rise to step away after 36 years
Sir George Iacobescu – who has been a driving force behind Canary Wharf since its inception – will step down as chairman of the board of directors, it was announced …
City Pub Group deal helps boost Young’s trading
Young’s, the premium operator of pubs and bedrooms, has recorded a jump in profit and revenue as punters have returned to its pubs over the past year. For the year …
FTSE 100 giant Vodafone raises £1.4bn from Indus Towers stake sale to pay debt
Vodafone has raised €1.7bn (£1.4bn) through a sale of nearly 485m shares, or an 18 per cent stake, in Indian telecoms giant Indus Towers. The money will mostly go towards …
Speedy Hire profit tumbles as inflation bites
Tool and machinery specialist Speedy Hire has reported a significant dip in profit amid cost inflation and a “challenging” macro-economic environment. The Newton-le-Willows-headquartered company said adjusted pre-tax profit had fallen …
Severfield sees sales dip despite major acquisition and high demand for structural steel
Structural steel producer Severfield has seen a dip in its sales despite reporting a record order book in its key markets as the demand for steel in major infrastructure projects continues …
Games Workshop expects bumper year after Amazon deal
Games Workshop expects to continue its robust growth this year, with revenue, licensing income, and profit all anticipated to rise. Updating the markets ahead of its fully audited annual report …
Starling Bank cracks down on debtors after regulator launches probe into financial crime controls
Starling Bank has taken legal action against two dozen bad debtors as it grapples with rising defaults and a City watchdog probe into its financial crime controls. The digital-only lender …
Healthy London lunch locations that taste and look delicious
Tired of the same meal deal? Swap out your old meal deals for nutrition at these healthy London lunch locations. From vibrant salads to hearty grain bowls, these spots offer …
How contentious Rule 40 will affect marketing around Paris 2024 Olympic Games
With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games fast approaching, athletes and brands will be refining their marketing and advertising campaigns. To do so they must reacquaint themselves with the specific rules …