The BBC-owned company behind TV channels such as Dave is to invest more in its UKTV Player after its viewership jumped by more than 40m during its latest financial year. …
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Property market turns positive for first time in two years
House prices significantly outperformed analyst expectations after the Bank of England cut its base interest rate, data from a closely watched survey from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) …
Checkit continues to narrow losses in drive to profitability
Software company Checkit has reported a rise in revenue as it continues to narrow its losses. Software company Checkit said annual recurring revenue rose nine per cent to £13.8m in …
Harworth Group doubles profit as revenue soars from land sales
Land regeneration specialist Harworth Group has seen its revenue sky rocket following a flurry of land sales. The London-listed developer, which is headquartered in Rotherham in South Yorkshire, saw its …
IG Group: August’s market meltdown boosts revenue
IG Group has reported a jump in quarterly revenue after a worldwide meltdown in financial markets last month, which gave its clients more opportunities to trade. The FTSE 250 online …
Gallagher re-sign as Premiership Rugby sponsor in uplifted deal
Insurance giant Gallagher this morning reaffirmed their commitment to English top flight sport, signing an increased value sponsorship deal with Premiership Rugby. The move will take Gallagher’s title sponsorship span …
Bank of England makes ‘substantial amendments’ to proposed banking overhaul
The Bank of England has relaxed a proposed overhaul of the UK banking system with officials suggesting the updated package will support “growth and competitiveness“. In a statement today, the …
UK’s biggest residential landlord praises government’s new Renters’ Rights Bill
The UK’s largest listed residential landlord Grainger has praised the government’s new Renters’ Rights Bill, which was presented in Parliament on Wednesday. If approved, the bill would introduce a range of …
FTSE 100 boosted by US inflation print and watering down of banking rules
London markets, lead by the FTSE 100, received a boost on Thursday morning following a strong performance from US stocks and the Bank of England watering down proposals for new …
John Lewis: ‘Transformation on track’ but chain still in the red
The John Lewis Partnership has reported an improved set of half-year results and has said it is on target to significantly boost its performance for the full year. The iconic …