Shares in Ladbrokes owner Entain jumped as much as 7.6 per cent in early trade after investors were cheered by news that a sport-heavy summer drew in extra punters. Online …
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Norman Broadbent: Fee income down 13 per cent amid ‘challenging period’ for recruiters
Norman Broadbent has reported a slide in fees for the first half of 2024 as it became the latest company to bemoan a “challenging” period for the recruitment sector. The …
Bulmers and Tennent’s owner C&C reports revenue dip after IT issues
Drinks company C&C, which owns brands Tennent’s and Bulmers, has said earnings in the first half of its fiscal year have been “in line with expectations” as the group continues …
Heinz: Price increases help sales near £1bn as inflation battle continues
Sales at the UK arm of Heinz jumped towards £1bn in 2023 despite volumes decreasing after raising its prices to combat inflation in its costs, new figures have revealed. The …
Live Company Group: K-Pop event giant winding up after years of strife
Live Company Group, the London-listed operator of K-Pop Lux and Bricklive, has filed a winding-up petition after its last-ditch efforts to secure new investment failed. The Surrey-based company, which specialises …
Revolution Bars brings in industry veteran Luke Johnson to replace long-standing chairman
Revolution Bars has announced the appointment of well-known investor Luke Johnson as non-executive chairman of the struggling business. Johnson will replace Keith Edelman, who has served as chairman for the …
Barratt Developments to partner with Lloyds and Homes England on housing project
Barratt Developments has announced a joint venture with Homes England and Lloyds Bank to build thousands of new homes across the country. The partnership will bring together Barratt, one of …
Computacenter’s profit drops nearly a third as UK customers take ‘greater caution’
London-based tech firm Computacenter has reported that its profit slumped by nearly a third in the first half of 2024 amid weaker-than-expected demand in its home market. The FTSE 250 …
Sigmaroc’s revenue surges ahead of expectations as expansion plan pays off
London-listed raw materials group Sigmaroc has seen its revenue surge past expectations following a push to diversify its strategy, it said today. The company, which is headquartered in London, grew its …
Aldi hails record sales as profit surges by almost £400m but loses market share
Aldi has lost market share despite achieving record sales during its latest financial year as its profit surged by almost £400m, new figures have revealed. The Warwickshire-headquartered UK arm of …