Construction group Galliford Try said pre-tax profits increased in the half year due to increased demand for its infrastructure and building experience. This morning the construction firm told investors the …
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One Thames Water overflow in leafy Surrey has been leaking sewage for six days straight
A storm overflow in Surrey operated by Thames Water has been discharging sewage continuously for 145 hours – more than six days straight. According to the embattled water provider’s own …
Cracks showing at Ibstock as profits collapse despite efforts to slash costs
Ibstock has seen a 71 profit crash as UK sales sank and inflation whipped up materials prices. The London-listed building solutions provider and products manufacturer today said that profit before …
Gambling giant 888 admits defeat in war for US gamblers
888, the gambling giant which owns William Hill and a host of other major brands, looks set to exit the US market despite the country’s sports-betting boom – giving up …
Premier Foods: £33m windfall after suspending pension deficit payments early
Premier Foods will swoop in for a £33m windfall after reaching a deal with the trustee of its pensions scheme to suspend deficit contribution payments next month. The retail giant …
Legal and General pledges ‘fresh perspective’ as profits slip below expectations
London insurance giant Legal and General said it would take a “fresh perspective” today after the firm missed market expectations and post-tax profit slumped over the past year. In its …
Nichols: Costs take a bite out of Vimto maker’s earnings
Vimto maker Nichols said it is continuing to trade in line with expectations despite posting an 8.1 per cent decline in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA). This …
Quilter reports growth as bosses celebrate hitting cost-cutting targets early
Quilter reported that the firm’s cost-saving measures were successfully being implemented ahead of target as the firm managed to cling onto net inflows in its 2023 results. Assets under management …
Production up, revenue down as Tullow Oil hit by oil price correction
Tullow Oil has returned to results reporting season with a bump with falls in revenue, profit and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) despite production increases. The …
Telecom Plus has no plans to slow down after signing up millionth customer
Multi-service internet and insurance firm Telecom Plus has passed a million customers on its books – and its boss has eyes on doubling that number in the years ahead. The …