Profit at British DIY retailer Wickes fell by almost a quarter over the past six months as sales slowed across the entire home improvement market. The London-listed company, which is …
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State pension set to rise by £460 per year amid winter fuel debate
Pensioners are set to receive a £460 boost to the state pension next year after the latest batch of earnings figures were released this morning. This would mean that the …
Inspecs: Eyewear maker ‘optimistic’ for the future despite revenue cut
Sales at eyewear manufacturer and distributor Inspecs have been cut after being hit by inflation and competitor acquisitions. However, the company added it remains optimistic about the future. The firm’s …
Regional REIT on ‘much stronger footing’ after emergency capital raise
Commercial property specialist Regional REIT has reported a relatively robust first half despite an emergency capital raise earlier this year and a still-challenging commercial property market. The London-listed firm, which in …
Lendinvest: Fintech lands £500m investment from JPMorgan
Property fintech Lendinvest secured £500m in funding from JPMorgan as it looks to return to profitability after a rough year for mortgage lenders. The AIM-listed firm said on Tuesday that …
Harry Kane set to reach 100 caps – but how many more?
Harry Kane is set to win his 100th England cap on Tuesday against Finland but the striker faces an uncertain future intertwined with that of interim manager Lee Carsley. England’s …
Wage growth slows again in a boost for the Bank of England
Wage growth eased again in a boost for the Bank of England’s hopes of vanquishing inflation, new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show. In the three months …
Robinhood boss: Why UK public should trust trading and investing app after Gamestop saga
The UK boss of trading and investing app Robinhood has said the public should trust the business despite any lingering doubts left over from the Gamestop saga which made headlines across …
Right to Buy isn’t to blame for depleted social housing stock
Right to Buy created a generation of homeowners and enabled mass transfer of capital wealth from the state to the people. No wonder Labour want to abolish it, says Emma …
Sex workers are the forgotten victims of debanking
Banks are systematically discriminating against sex workers and putting them at risk of doxxing, financial exploitation and violence, says Jessica Van Meir A new Financial Conduct Authority report has slipped out quietly, …