Pawnbroker Ramsdens reported good trading momentum in its third quarter, with profit before tax expected to come in ahead of expectations, mainly thanks to higher gold prices. The company said …
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Renewi: Waste disposal firm gets green light to sell garbage UK arm to Biffa
Waste management firm Renewi said it had been given the green light by regulators to sell its UK Municipal business to Biffa. In a statement to markets, Renewi said it …
Giving into the demands of NHS workers has only emboldened them to ask for more
Thinking a pay rise would put NHS strikes to rest has proven wishful thinking. This government must draw a line, writes Emma Revell What was your last pay rise? Did …
Lifting the ban on onshore wind was step one. Now Britain must move faster
Labour’s reversal of the de facto ban on onshore wind is encouraging, but Britain must do more to get building again, writes John Caudwell One of Labour’s first acts in …
Explainer: Who wants to live in a 24 hour city?
Is the world moving towards 24-hour alcohol licensing? Is that a good thing? This autumn Montreal will become the first Canadian city to declare itself “24 hour”. What does this …
The Notebook: Why the Consumer Duty is something to celebrate
Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, Debbie Kennedy, CEO at Lifesearch, takes the notebook pen to tell us why we should cheer the Consumer Duty Happy …
How our two-century-old fine cider brand is climbing its way to the top
Ambition A.M. meets Nick Showering, brand manager at Somerset-based Showerings Cider, to look at how the 180-year-old fine cider brand is climbing its way to the top of an evolving …
A former royal residence in Little Venice could be yours… for £26m
A former royal residence in Little Venice that was once owned by Irish-American dancer Michael Flatley has gone on the London property market for a cool £26m. The Grade II …
UK retail sales pick up as summer finally heats up
Retail sales returned to growth in July after the long-awaited summer boost for retail finally arrived along with the warmer weather. Total retail sales increased by 0.5 per cent year …
The fight for B Corp’s soul
Last month, the French media giant Havas was stripped of its B Corp certifications after signing a global media buying contract with Shell. Ali Lyon explores what the decision means for the …