Cinema chain Vue has said using artificial intelligence (AI) to create “algorithm-driven film schedules” has helped to boost its admission numbers and profit. The group, which has 88 cinemas across …
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Shares in Ryanair rivals Easyjet, Wizz and Jet2 slump after Michael O’Leary’s warning
Shares in Easyjet, Wizz and Jet2 slumped in early deals this morning after Ryanair issued a warning over ticket prices. Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline by passenger numbers, said ticket prices …
French media firm Canal+ to list on London Stock Exchange in boost for the City
French conglomerate Vivendi has confirmed plans to spin off and list its television business Canal+ on the London Stock Exchange today, in what would be another boon to the City’s …
Former Tory chair Lord Ashcroft to ‘open discussions’ on selling Gusborne wines stake
Former conservative chair Lord Ashcroft will seek “open discussions” with the board to explore strategic options for his majority stake, including a possible sale of the company, Gusborne announced today. …
Ceres: Green hydrogen specialist raises forecast after inking bumper supply deal
Green hydrogen and fuel cell specialist Ceres Power has raised its revenue guidance for the year after signing a bumper manufacturing contract with an Asian original equipment manufacturer. The contract, …
Disinfectant supplier Tristel cleans up competition with bumper profit
Specialist disinfectant manufacturer Tristel is expecting bumper full-year profit and revenue after capitalising on strong demand. Adjusted pre-tax profit is forecast to come in at £8m, ahead of market expectations …
City A.M. announces two-year partnership with publisher Reach
London business paper City A.M. has announced a two-year partnership with publisher Reach to boost the profile of its daily financial news content. Under the new collaboration, City A.M.‘s editorial …
Christian May returns as City A.M. editor
City A.M., London’s business freesheet, has today announced the return of Christian May as editor-in-chief, who is set to play a leading role in “supporting the business on its next …
AFC Energy: Hydrogen firm hopes deal with German manufacturer can spark recovery
Hydrogen power firm AFC Energy has inked a landmark supply deal with a German manufacturer that investors will hope will jolt the firm back into life after three years of …
Entain announces Aussie gambling veteran as new chief
Ladbrokes owner Entain has announced the appointment of Gavin Isaacs as its new chief executive, starting 2 September. The Australian gambling industry veteran replaces interim chief Stella David, who will …