Shares in the UK builders merchant Lords Group Trading plunged by more than 15 per cent over the past week ahead of the company releasing a set of lack-lustre half …
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Grocery inflation stabilises, but Brits still concerned about shopping costs
Grocery inflation has returned to its downward trend but nearly two thirds of Brits remain worried about the rising cost of their shopping, according to fresh data. Annual grocery price …
Gen-Z hates stilton – of course they do, they’re not mature enough
While Gen-Z go loopy for smashed avo on toast, the passage through life will inevitably lead them to stilton, writes Andy Blackmore Around 554 moons ago as I chortled my …
South Korean appetite for single malt whisky keeps Scotch maker Artisanal Spirits on track
A growing appetite for single malt whisky in South Korea and Taiwan has helped British maker Artisanal Spirits Company go against the grain amid a slump in demand, according to …
Eleco: British software giant sees revenue soar as businesses look for AI solutions
Software company Eleco has seen its revenue continue to soar as a growing number of businesses turn to tech to help improve efficiency. The listed company, which is headquartered in …
‘Genius and a gentleman’: Legendary Flat racing trainer announces his retirement
Horse racing trainer Sir Michael Stoute has been hailed as “a genius and a gentleman” after announcing that he will retire at the end of the year. The 78-year-old became …
Value of mortgages in arrears hits highest level since 2014 – Bank of England
Mortgage holders are continuing to feel the pain from the Bank of England’s efforts to combat inflation, according to new figures. Data released by the Bank showed that the value …
Mountain Warehouse to open 50 new sites after bumper profit
Mountain Warehouse is set to open another 50 stores next year as part of a rapid expansion plan after achieving a bumper profit last year. The new stores will take …
Arsenal add technology giant to growing sponsor portfolio in multi-year deal
Arsenal have added to their suite of sponsors by signing up NTT Data as the club’s data transformation partner. The multi-year deal also sees Arsenal join the Japan-based global technology …
Bank of England gets the ‘green light’ for another rate cut following wage figures
For months there was a clear pattern with the labour market figures: Wage growth remained persistently high even though there were signs of increasing slack in the labour market. That …