Greencoat UK Wind has pushed ahead with an ambitious share buyback programme, even as the trust struggles with low wind speeds and falling electricity prices. In the trust’s half-year results, …
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Hewlett-Packard: Cost cutting boosts HP profit but UK sales slip further away from £1bn mark
Revenue at the UK arm of Hewlett-Packard (HP) slipped further away from the £1bn mark during its latest financial year while a range of cost reduction measures boosted its profit. …
Grainger snaps up Manchester landmark in £31m deal
Residential property giant Grainger has snapped up a £31m build-to-rent landmark located in one of Manchester’s most thriving neighbourhoods. The UK’s largest listed landlord said the purchase of The Astley …
UK growth set to continue as manufacturing PMI climbs to two year high
The economy’s strong performance so far in 2024 looks set to continue thanks to the continued recovery of the manufacturing sector, a closely watched survey suggests. S&P’s ‘flash’ purchasing managers’s …
Expedia: Profit more than doubles as UK sales surge as travel demand returns
The UK arm of Expedia saw its profit more than double as its turnover surged by almost £60m during 2023, it has been revealed. According to newly-filed accounts with Companies …
Diriyah: The Historic Heart of Saudi Arabia will Transform Urban Living
Diriyah is one of a number of extraordinary giga-projects funded by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Mohamed Saad, President of Diriyah DevCo, tells Inside Saudi about the luxury residences and …
Breedon Group’s profit slumps as rain slows construction sector progress
Construction materials supplier Breedon reported a dip in its profit despite increased revenue following a major US acquisition earlier this year. The London-listed firm, headquartered in Leicestershire, saw its pre-tax …
GP landlord PHP welcomes Labour government amid portfolio dip
GP landlord Primary Health Properties (PHP) saw its portfolio valuation dip 1.4 per cent over the last year, with the company welcoming the new Labour government’s commitment to the NHS. …
Tortilla takes revenue hit after quitting Deliveroo
Mexican fast food chain Tortilla has taken a hit to its revenue after ending its partnership with Deliveroo in a bid to cut down on delivery commission charges. The London-listed …
Fresnillo: ‘steady’ performance allows miner to maintain guidance
Bumper lead and zinc output and improved access to higher grade areas has helped Mexican miner Fresnillo to maintain its full year guidance despite poor weather being a drag on …